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A photograph of two unpainted grey stone statues standing against a salmon-pink wall, with a red-and-white woven basket and a white plastic bag behind them. The central statue is a male deity murti with a tall tiered topknot, a long hair swept behind, a bare chest with a heavy beaded necklace and pendant, and a raised hand holding a small drum-like object while the other hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing. Beside it stands a female deity murti with a crown, layered necklaces, and a raised hand holding a lotus-like flower, and a second hand held in a gesture. No living people are visible; the figures are carved statues.

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December 19 20062006-12-19A photograph of a pair of grey-painted stone or plaster deity sculptures set in a shallow arched niche. The figure on the left is male, wears a crown with a sun-disc ornament and a vertical tilak on the forehead, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a small ritual object. The figure on the right is female, wears a tall crown, layered necklaces and an ornate belt, and holds a lotus-like flower stem. Both are carved with bold jewellery and detailed garments, and the surface shows weathering and bluish-grey tint.2007-05-19A whitewashed stone or plaster sculpture of a deity pair, seated on a concrete base outdoors. The figure on the left wears a tall matted crown and holds a trident-like staff in one hand, while the figure on the right wears a tall crown and raises a hand with a lotus-like object. A wooden beam leans across the upper left, and a grey concrete pot sits at the lower left corner. No people are visible.2007-05-19A close-up photograph of two unpainted grey-blue stone or plaster sculptures set in a shallow arched niche. The figure on the left wears a tall crown with a central round medallion, a sacred thread or tilak mark on the forehead, and a serpent-like form curling near the shoulder; a small orange-red cord hangs at the top left. The figure on the right wears a tiered conical crown with circular ornaments and a red bindi on the forehead. Both faces have carved eyes and calm expressions, and the surfaces show weathering and dusty tones. Bottom left shows a partial carved object. Statues only; no living people are present.2007-05-19Three grey stone statues stand outdoors before green bamboo foliage and a red wall. The central figure is a multi-armed deity murti standing on a peacock, adorned with a white and yellow flower garland and a yellow flower garland with red blossoms. Flanking figures on either side are female stone sculptures wearing crowns and jewelled ornaments, one holding an object aloft. No living people are visible.2014-09-04Three grey stone sculptures stand outdoors on plinths in front of a red wall, with green bamboo and leafy branches behind them. The central figure is a multi-armed deity holding a club, a discus-like object and other attributes, standing beside a peacock, with a crown and ornate jewellery. Flanking figures are female statues in crowns and jewellery, one holding a lotus-like object. Pebbles lie at the base. No people are visible.2014-09-02Two gilded bronze deity statues stand in the foreground of a workshop filled with other metal sculptures. The left figure wears an ornate crown with a sunburst halo, a broad necklace and armlets, and holds a staff-like object with a finial in one hand and a small lotus-like item in another. The right figure, slightly behind, has a similar tall crown and sunburst, wears a patterned waist cloth and holds a pot-like vessel. Behind them stand seated and standing bronze figures, red-painted wooden bases, and stacked metal pedestals. The statues are sculptural depictions of deities, not living people.2014-08-24A grey granite statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a small pedestal against a red brick wall with green leafy branches on the left. The figure wears a conical crown, a broad necklace and jewelled ornaments, and holds ritual objects in several hands, with a bull carved beside its legs. A dried red flower and a few petals lie at the base. No people are visible, and the statue is not a person, so no a person candidate is present.2016-12-05Making Of Sacred Arts UniversitySeptember 04 20142014-09-04September 01 20142014-09-01Three grey stone sculptures stand on pedestals in front of a red wall, partly screened by bamboo stalks and green leaves. The central figure is a multi-armed deity murti with a tall crown, holding ritual objects in several hands and standing beside a carved peacock. Flanking figures on either side are female deity murtis with tall crowns, jewelry and drapery, one holding a small pot. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2014-09-05