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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing in an ornate golden arched shrine frame carved with foliage and mythical animal motifs. The murti wears a tall crown, a red kumkum bindu on the forehead, and a flowing yellow sari with a gold zari border. Layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones hang on its chest, with rudraksha beads and a large round pendant. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture holding a small object, and a purple cloth is visible at the lower right.

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A silver-toned metal murti of a female deity stands in a gilded ornamental arch, wearing a tall crown and a pale yellow sari with a gold zari border. She is adorned with layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large central pendant and rudraksha beads. Her raised right hand holds a small object, and the left hand hangs at her side. Behind her are ornately carved silver panels and a blue cloth. No people are present; the figure is a statue.2011-08-02A photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.2011-08-02A gilt copper-alloy deity murti stands within an ornate repoussé copper frame decorated with floral scrolls and a bird motif. The figure wears a tall jatamakuta-style crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a green-gold draped garment with a zari border. Layered necklaces of multicoloured beads, a round pendant, rudraksha beads and a white flower adorn the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Marigold garlands glow yellow in the blurred background.2013-03-16April 28 20162016-04-28March 07 20132013-03-07A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral scrolls and mythical birds. She wears a white silk sari bordered with gold and multicoloured jewelled trim, a jewelled necklace with a large green gem and a crown-like headdress, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A deep red fabric backdrop sets off the figure. Statue only, no physical people visible.2010-08-06October 26 20122012-10-26A standing metal deity murti is the central subject, framed by an ornate copper-coloured arch with floral and scrollwork carvings and rearing animal figures at its base. The murti wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a purple draped cloth, layered ornate necklaces set with coloured stones and a rudraksha-style bead strand, and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. Gilded carved panels and a warm, blurred background surround it. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-03-01A gilded copper-toned metal statue of a standing deity murti stands within an ornate temple-style arch framed with repoussé floral and bird motifs. The figure wears a red-orange draped garment with a gold-bordered hem, a red tilak on the forehead, and a tall crown. Layered necklaces of rudraksha beads, pearls, jewelled pendants and a large white-stone medallion adorn the chest, with a gold coin pendant and a red gemstone drop at the centre. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side. Orange drapery and sparkling bokeh fill the background. No physical people are present.2013-05-14February 10 20122012-02-10A gilded metal statue of a goddess murti stands within an ornate copper-coloured arched niche against an orange and gold backdrop. The figure wears a red sari with a gold border, layered rudraksha and pearl malas, a jewelled pendant with a red gemstone drop, a golden crown and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small object in one raised hand. No physical people are visible.2013-05-14 +1 copiesA copper-toned metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a decorated ornate arch-shaped frame with carved makara and floral motifs. She wears a draped olive-green sari with a gold-toned border, multiple strands of jewelled necklaces with a large central pendant, rudraksha beads, and a gold coin-like pendant. A white flower is tucked near her shoulder, and her raised hand holds a small object. Behind her hang red, green and white embellished gold-bordered fabrics. No people are visible.2013-03-16