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A photograph of a decorated goddess murti in a temple shrine, dressed in a red silk sari with silver and jewelled ornaments, a silver crown and a large nose ring. Garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers frame the figure. A tall golden lamp with a bird finial and lit oil lamps stands at the right. No people are visible.

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A female deity murti dressed in a red and orange sari with an elaborate silver-toned crown topped with a crescent, a silver necklace with red and green gemstone inlays, and matching jeweled armlets. Garlands of yellow marigolds and white and red flowers surround the figure. A tall gold oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands at right, its small flames lit, and several small oil lamps glow nearby. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine framed by garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms. The murti wears a silver-embellished crown, a heavy silver and jewelled necklace, a red and gold sari with a jewelled waist belt, and a large green-stoned ornament at the waist. Its hands are raised. To the left stands a golden oil lamp with several lit flames, and blue and pink floral drapes hang at the top. No people are visible.A dark-skinned deity murti of a goddess stands adorned with a silver crown, silver-embellished necklaces and a jewelled red and silver sari, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white and pink flowers. A golden lamp stand holds two lit oil lamps beside her, with a golden kalasha-like vessel at right. The setting suggests a puja or devi darshan with flower decoration and oil lamps.A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine niche framed by marigold, white and red flower garlands. She wears a tall jewelled silver crown, a large silver and pink-stone necklace, and an ornate red and gold sari with silver-embellished borders. Her face has a nose ring and a tilak on the forehead. In front, a tall golden peacock-topped oil lamp holds several lit oil lamps. Many people are not visible, and no a person candidate is present.A decorated murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, her dark face painted with a vermilion bindi and a jewelled nose ring. She wears an ornate silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a red and orange silk sari with a deep border, and her dark arms are visible. Marigold and white jasmine garlands, plus red flowers, frame the figure, and a small oil lamp burns at her right side. No people are visible.Close photograph of a decorated deity murti, a goddess figure with a painted face, large silver crown, and red-orange saree heavily adorned with silver jewellery, a pearl-studded necklace and a green gemstone brooch. Marigold and white flower garlands wrap the figure, and two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the left against a dark background. A gold ritual vessel is partly visible at the edge. No physical people are visible; the murti is the only figure.A decorated deity murti of a goddess. The figure wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a red and gold silk sari with a decorative silver waist ornament set with a green stone, and a kumkum/vibhuti forehead mark. To the left, a brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands beside a brass bird figure. No physical people are visible; the scene is a photograph of an idol decorated for a devi darshan ritual.A deity murti stands in a shrine decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink-and-blue flowers. The figure has a dark body, a golden-orange face with a red tilak, a tall silver crown and a silver nose ornament. It wears an orange silk sari with a gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist ornament. In the foreground at left stands a golden peacock-topped oil lamp with several small flames burning in its cups. Behind the murti is a gold arched frame and a deep red backdrop.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess, shown in close frontal view. The face is painted golden-orange with a red bindi, a large nose ring and kohl-lined eyes, and the crown is a tall silver-toned headdress with a crescent ornament. The murti wears an orange-red silk sari with brocade borders and an elaborate layered jewelled necklace with green and red stones and a large green gem brooch. Its dark arms hold lotus-style objects, and an oil lamp with a lit flame sits at its right side on a brass plate. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and green leaves surround the figure, and a black tassel hangs from the waist. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a shrine niche. The murti wears an orange and gold silk sari with a patterned border and heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, a gem-set waist ornament and a black tassel. It is framed by garlands of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink-dotted white flowers, with a gold arch behind. A brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands at the right edge. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine niche framed by garlands of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink-dotted white flowers. The murti wears an ornate silver crown with a crescent, a red-and-gold silk saree with a dark border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a green-stoned pendant, and carries a dark object at its waist. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the right edge, and scattered petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine niche, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. The murti has a dark face-painted body, wears a tall crown with silver ornaments, a large nose ring, and an orange silk sari with gold border and jewelled necklaces. Beside it stands a tall gold oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, holding several small lit oil lamps on its dish. No people are visible.