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Close photograph of a brass female lamp-bearer statue, a deepam holder, standing on a pedestal with a flame burning in the cupped palm of its outstretched hand. The figure wears a tall ornate crown and jewellery. Beside it sits a white conch shell, and behind it a silver-embossed ritual stand with floral relief and a blurred silver object. The background is dark with soft purple light. No physical people are visible.

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Close photograph of a small antique bronze female figure holding a lit oil lamp on an outstretched palm, standing beside an ornate silver-toned metal stand with floral and chevron relief. The figure wears a tall conical crown and earrings with bangles on her arm. Behind, a blurred silver vessel with a shell beside the base suggests puja arrangement. No people are visible; the scene shows a statue and ritual objects only.2018-03-03A close photograph of a hand holding a lit wick to an oil lamp on a silver-toned ritual stand. A bronze female figure. The person's wrist wears a rudraksha mala of dark brown beads. Behind, blurred silver ritual vessels and a warm purple-tinged background suggest a temple puja setting. Only a hand and arm are visible; no face is shown.2018-03-03January 31 20182018-01-31A gilded bronze standing figure of a female deity murti, tall conical crown, jewelled necklace, arm bands and waist belt, one hand raised in a gesture, the other hanging at the side, standing on a round base. A hand with a ring rests on top at the upper left, and a person in white dhoti stands behind. Photo shows a ritual or festival setting with a red and gold cloth at the top left.2013-07-13December 20 20172017-12-20 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a silver oil lamp stand with two lit flames, one on a small bowl at top and one in a flared dish held by a silver figure of a standing female devotee with a tall headdress. Behind, a silver elephant figure with ornate saddle cloth and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Shallow focus, no people visible; only metal ritual objects and flower garland appear.2018-01-31July 13 20132013-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20132013-07-13A close photograph of a gold-coloured figurine of a female dancer with an arm raised high above her head, holding a flat palm-up hand, the other hand extended outward at her side. She wears an ornate tiered headdress, necklaces, bangles, a decorated bodice and a flowing pleated skirt with an ornamented waist belt. The statue stands on a carved golden pedestal against a dark maroon background. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The figure is a sculpted gold figurine rather than a clearly identifiable deity form.2013-03-07Close photo of a small polished brass murti of a standing deity on a brass plate with a fluted rim. The figure wears a tall conical crown, layered necklaces and armlets, and a pleated lower garment, and holds a small bird perched on its raised hand. The background is a blurred purple cloth with another brass object at the top edge. No people are visible; the brass figure is a statue.2013-03-29Close photograph of a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl edged with gold border, wearing a rudraksha mala and rudraksha bracelet, holding a small gilded bronze deity murti standing on a lotus-like pedestal in both hands. The figure holds a cup-like object in one raised hand. Only the torso and hands of the man are visible; his face is cropped out. A red cloth is at the left edge.2013-07-13June 25 20132013-06-25 +2 copies