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Close view of a decorated deity murti of Ganesha with a golden elephant-head face, wearing an orange-red crown-like headdress and an orange silk garment. Ornate jeweled necklaces and sparkling stone embellishments adorn the figure. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, green foliage, and a gold-embossed arch. A tall staff with an orange cloth streamer stands beside it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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July 07 20092009-07-07Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gold-toned metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The foreground figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over a jewelled crown with red stones, and a gold necklace with green and red gems. Beside it a larger figure wears an ornate jewelled crown and heavy stone-studded silver-gold ornaments, with a saffron-orange garment. Red flower garlands, yellow marigolds, green foliage and a gold ceremonial staff with orange tassels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07December 13 20092009-12-13December 31 20102010-12-31Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25July 07 20092009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07Close view of two golden metal deity murtis dressed in yellow silk and adorned with jeweled crowns, earrings, necklaces and rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the left wears a yellow turban with a crescent ornament and holds a hand in anjali-like gesture; the figure on the right has a black hair bun decorated with a yellow flower. Both are surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and green foliage, with a red velvet drape and a gold arched frame behind them. No living people are visible; these are statues, so no a person candidate is present.2010-12-26Close-up of gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship. In the foreground, a golden face with a crown, earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled necklace, beside a golden mace or staff. Behind it, a second gold-faced murti wears an orange-red cloth head covering. Garlands of white jasmine flowers hang at left, and pink and yellow flowers lie at lower right. The figures are dressed in orange-red fabric and sparkling ornaments. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25December 01 20112011-12-01Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27