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A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, dressed in a red silk sari with an ornate gold and jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a golden tall staff or spear held upright at her side. Her long black hair falls past her shoulders and she wears a garland of green lemons draped across her body, with red and yellow marigold garlands around her. A large green banana leaf rises at the upper right against a gold embossed backdrop. No people are visible; there are no clearly identifiable a person depictions.

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A close photograph of a deity murti, a goddess figure with dark metal skin, long black hair and a jeweled silver-and-red tiara. She wears heavy silver and diamond-style necklaces, a pink garment and a golden sash, and holds a long gold-wrapped sword or blade upright at her left side. Green lemons are strung around her as a garland, with red and yellow marigold-style flowers at the top and an ornate gold repoussé arch behind her. No people are visible.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a deity murti of a goddess seated against an ornate gilded backdrop draped with a red silk cloth. The murti has dark hair falling to the shoulders, a jewelled crown, a nose ring, and wears a red blouse with an elaborate silver and gemstone necklace, belt and bangles. It holds a golden sword or staff and is garlanded with a long string of green limes. Marigold and red flower garlands frame the top and bottom of the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03September 26 20092009-09-26October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesDecember 22 20162016-12-22A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands framed by a large arch of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. She wears an ornate crown with red and green jewels, a halo-like arc of white-and-red stones behind her head, heavy jewelled necklaces and a long orange and red sari. She holds a small ritual object in one hand and a long staff or weapon in the other, with long black hair falling over her shoulders. The arch is edged with gold-embossed decoration. No physical people are visible.2010-10-08A gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti, a fierce goddess form with protruding red tongue and wide white-rimmed eyes, wearing an ornate jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones. A gold tilak-style mark and red bindi adorn the forehead, and the figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces over red fabric. A golden trident leans on the right, and a garland of green-yellow lemons hangs around the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-10-17