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Close photograph of a gilded bronze deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate tall crown with carved detailing, a broad jeweled collar and heavy necklaces, and has painted black eyebrows and eyes with a red lip and green detail. The raised right hand holds a lotus-stem or flower-like object near the cheek. At left, a golden cobra-headed staff with a spoked wheel motif and a gilded hand rests against an arch of ornate gold carving. At right, another gilded figure in red-orange cloth is partly visible. No people are present.

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Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis with polished golden faces, painted kohl-lined eyes and red lips, wearing crowns. The nearer murti on the right wears an orange garment and has a gold necklace; the second figure behind it is partly blurred. A green-and-gold ceremonial staff or weapon with a carved handle is in the foreground, and the faces show oily sheen and red kumkum marks. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19A close photograph of a gilded bronze deity murti with a tall ornate crown topped by a finial and a crescent ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, painted eyes and red lips. It raises one hand in abhaya-like gesture and holds a snake-topped staff in the other, wearing layered necklaces and armlets. Behind it hang a red-orange cloth and an ornate gold arch, with a white-clad person partially visible at the right edge.2011-09-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with an elephant-headed face, painted black eyes and a red-and-green painted trunk-like feature, wearing an ornate crown. Beside it stands a second gilded figure with red lips and an orange-red cloth draped over its shoulder. Both are glossy and streaked with white residue. No people are visible.2011-09-19Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in an orange garment with a gold ornate crown, and a golden parrot perched on a gilded staff in the foreground. A second golden figure with red lips and dark-lined eyes is blurred behind it. Gold chain necklace visible on the orange cloth. No living people are visible in the frame. A faint purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19Close photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a crown and elaborate ornaments, painted black eyes and red lips, being bathed by water streaming down over its head and face. Its raised hand holds a green object. In the foreground blurred edge, an orange cloth is visible. Water droplets are visible across the image. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19December 28 20112011-12-28Close photograph of a large seated bronze deity murti with a gilded face, red lips and a tall ornate crown with a snake-wrapped headdress. Its raised left hand holds a cobra-headed staff, and its right hand is raised in blessing. Heavily engraved copper-toned bronze armour and jewellery cover the body. At the right edge, a man in a white shirt steadies the statue's arm, and a partial figure is visible behind it. Red-and-white painted steps and an orange wall form the background. The statue sits on a carved pedestal.2011-12-28Close view of two metal deity murtis with gilded faces and ornate crowns. The larger figure on the left is copper-toned with engraved armour, raising a hand holding a serpent-like staff and another hand in abhaya gesture. Beside it, a gold-toned figure in a tall crown holds a trident-like ceremonial implement, and an orange-draped figure in saffron cloth stands at the right edge. The setting is a red-walled temple hall with a framed notice behind. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the saffron-clad figure, which appears to be a statue.2011-12-28April 09 20082008-04-09Photograph of two bronze-finished deity murtis in a temple shrine, set before teal drapery edged with gold. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a cobra-headed staff, and is adorned with a jewelled garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a crown with green and red stones, a deep blue garment, layered gold necklaces and a red flower garland, with one hand raised in a mudra. No living people are visible. The murtis are statues, not people.2011-10-18