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A photograph of a small bronze deity murti seated with a child-like figure on its lap, decorated with jeweled crowns, multicoloured gemstone necklaces and stone-studded ornaments. The figure wears an orange dhoti-style cloth and the child wears an orange-and-gold patterned garment. Yellow ixora and red flowers, lavender blossoms and green leaves surround the murti on a gold-embroidered cloth against a pale beige curtain. No physical people are visible; the murti is a statue.

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A photograph of a bronze murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a silver-edged tray decorated with red and gold trim over green embroidered cloth. The deities wear jeweled crowns, sparkling gem-studded adornments, gold chains and orange silk drapery. Fresh flowers surround them: orange ixora, red and pink ixora, yellow ixora clusters and purple blossoms placed on the figures, with neem leaves. The background is a gold curtain. No people are visible; this shows a deity murti decorated for worship, consistent with a daily alankaram.A close photograph of a bronze deity murti seated against a gold curtain, adorned with jeweled crown, multicolored gemstone necklaces, rudraksha-like chains, and an orange-red dhoti or cloth. White frangipani-style flowers are placed on the figure and red and yellow ixora blossoms surround it on a patterned red and green cloth. A figure of a consort stands beside the main murti, also wearing a jeweled crown. The setting suggests a temple altar and a sacred ritual display. No physical people are visible.2024-06-23A bronze-toned metal murti of a deity couple seated together on a decorated red and silver cloth. The male figure wears a red jeweled crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and an orange dhoti, and holds a bunch of yellow ixora flowers. The female figure beside him wears a jeweled crown, a red and gold patterned sari, and gold chains. Lavender flower ornaments are tucked at their chests, with red ixora blossoms and green leaves heaped around the base. A gold curtain forms the backdrop. This appears to be a deity murti being decorated with flowers and ornaments.Close photograph of a pair of bronze deity murtis, a larger standing figure and a smaller figure beside it, adorned with jeweled crowns, rhinestone and red-stone necklaces, and gold chains. The larger figure wears an orange dhoti and the smaller one an orange-and-gold garment. Both are decorated with bunches of yellow, orange-red and pink ixora flowers, a purple flower on the crown, and green leaves. They rest on a red and gold embroidered cloth against a golden curtain.A small bronze deity murti, seated and richly decorated, is the main subject of this photograph. It wears an ornate jeweled crown and a heavy necklace set with red, green and white stones, dressed in orange and red garments. Clusters of fresh flowers surround it: yellow and red ixora blooms, pink flowers, and purple-white star-shaped flowers, with green leaves. The murti sits on a silver and red embroidered cloth against a golden-yellow drape. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a pair of metal deity murti seated closely together on a decorated cloth, with the male figure on the left and the female figure on the right. Both wear ornate jeweled crowns, layered gold chains and jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and orange silk garments. Clusters of red and yellow ixora flowers, white and lavender blossoms and green leaves are arranged around them on a red and gold embroidered cloth, with a golden curtain behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a bronze deity murti pair seated on a green and gold embroidered cloth, decorated with yellow ixora and orange-red flowers, green leaves and lavender crown-flower blossoms. The taller male figure wears a jewelled crown, a saffron-orange dhoti and layered gem-studded necklaces, and holds a flower garland. The smaller female figure wears a red-and-green jewelled crown, an orange sari and matching gem necklaces. A gold curtain forms the background. No physical people are visible; the scene shows a deity murti alankaram.A bronze-toned metal murti of a seated deity, adorned with jeweled crown, multicolored gemstone necklaces, and gold chains, wearing an orange draped cloth. It holds a child-like figure on its lap and is surrounded by red ixora flowers and green leaves. Behind it hangs a gold curtain, and a green and gold embroidered cloth lies beneath, with a red and gold patterned mat in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are a deity murti shown as a sculpted statue.2024-06-16A close photograph of a bronze-toned deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together, adorned with a jeweled crown, red and green gemstone necklaces, gold chains and a maroon silk cloth with gold border. Yellow ixora and red-orange ixora flowers, green leaves and a blue flower surround the figures, and a red and gold embroidered cloth lies beneath. A beige curtain forms the background.A brass murti of a deity couple seated together on a gilded pedestal, decorated with jewelled crowns, layered gem-studded necklaces and garlands, and draped in orange and red garments. The figure on the left holds a lavender flower and a leaf. Fresh coral and pink ixora-style blossoms and blue butterfly-pea flowers with green leaves are arranged around the base. The background is a gold silk curtain and a green embroidered cloth. No people are visible in the image.A bronze deity murti seated on a golden pedestal, dressed in an orange cloth and an ornate jewelled crown and necklaces set with red, green and white stones. The murti is seated beside a consort figure wearing a red-and-gold patterned sari and a jewelled headpiece. Red ixora flowers and large green leaves surround the figures, and the murti's raised hand is shown in a blessing gesture. The image rests on a gold brocade cloth with red and green embroidery, in front of yellow curtains.2024-08-12A photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti pair seated together, decorated for worship. The larger figure wears a tall jewelled crown, orange dhoti-like cloth and layered necklaces set with red and green stones, and holds a lavender flower. The smaller figure beside it wears a jewelled crown with green and red stones and an orange sari-style garment. Yellow and red ixora flowers surround them, with a green leaf and a gold curtain behind. No physical people are visible.