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Close-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk garment, layers of jewelled gold necklaces, diamond-studded earrings and a jewelled headpiece under a red and white flower garland. It holds a golden bird-headed staff and wears stacked bangles. Behind it are yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold-leaf panel at the upper left. No physical people are visible.

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December 26 20082008-12-26A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess, with a dark bun wrapped in white and orange flower garlands and a jewelled headpiece. Her face has painted kohl eyes, a red bindi and lips, and a nose stud. Heavy diamond-like earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red sari fill the frame. A golden ornamental staff or weapon stands at left, and marigold and rose flowers surround her shoulders at right.2008-12-26December 10 20072007-12-10Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and blue stones and pearl strings, a gold face with kohl-lined eyes and nose ornaments, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces over a red garment with gold border. Strands of white jasmine garlands and a pink flower are held in the hand, with a green parrot figure perched on the wrist, and red and yellow flowers fill the background. No physical people are visible.2011-11-11December 26 20082008-12-26Close-up of a gilded deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a nose ring, layered gem-studded necklaces and a green and gold silk sari. A garland of red and yellow flowers drapes over her shoulder, and a golden arch and red curtain frame the figure. A carved golden mace or staff is partly visible at left. No physical people are present.2010-07-21A golden metal deity murti with a tall, ornately engraved gold crown, jeweled forehead band and red-and-white stone necklaces, dressed in an orange silk garment. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya-like gesture and the left hand rests open. Layers of marigold-orange, green, red and white garlands drape around the figure against a red wall and pale sky. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, not a person, so no a person candidate is present.2010-11-09October 19 20082008-10-19October 13 20112011-10-13July 09 20102010-07-09