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A golden statue of a seated deity, a murti on an ornate gilded throne with lion-figure armrests, is the central subject. The figure wears a white dhoti-style garment edged in pale green, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, and a crown with a red tilak. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a rudraksha-bead garland frame the throne against a blue and gold silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a second rudraksha-adorned figure's white cloth appears at the left edge. No living people are visible.

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A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch frame decorated with floral and scroll carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white garment with pale green borders. Long rudraksha mala strands and gold beaded necklaces hang across the chest, and one hand holds a staff-like ceremonial object. Behind it are rows of rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and bright flowers, with yellow marigolds visible at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-09-28A gilded metal statue of a standing deity murti, wearing a white and pale-green draped garment, stands within an ornate golden arched throne-like niche with carved makara-style supports. The figure wears layered rudraksha malas, a white and red beaded garland with a heart-shaped pendant, and a tall crown-like headdress, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands decorate the surrounding shrine, with rudraksha strands hanging on the niche. No living people are visible; the statue is the sole subject, shown in a puja-decorated setting.2013-10-12A photograph of a small metal deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched prabhavali-style frame. The figure wears a white and green silk cloth draped over its body, with rudraksha beads and a long strand of sparkling crystal or bead necklaces, and a gold pendant at the chest. Surrounding the frame are garlands of rudraksha beads, white and yellow flowers, and red blossoms, with a kalasha-like crown element at the top. No physical people are visible; the figure is a murti, not a person.2013-10-15April 07 20132013-04-07A photograph of a gilded, ornate throne-like alcove holding a small standing metal murti of a deity dressed in white and pale green silk, adorned with multiple rudraksha malas, a crown and a jeweled necklace. Beside it sits a second, smaller figure draped in white and green cloth with a green and red jeweled garland. Red and gold brocade hangings frame the scene, with red and yellow flower garlands and pink flowers at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2013-10-22A golden metal deity murti in an ornate golden arched frame sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a white and pale green cloth, a crown, and many rudraksha mala necklaces with a large ceremonial necklace and bead garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the throne, with a teal cloth and purple fabric behind it. A smaller white-and-green clad murti sits in front, draped with rudraksha malas. Brass vessels and a brass pot stand nearby. No people are visible.2013-10-12May 03 20132013-05-03April 07 20132013-04-07A gilded metal deity murti stands on a throne-like peetha framed by a golden arch, dressed in a white sari with a gold border and layered red, green and multicolored bead necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the sides, and a dark navy embroidered cloth with gold and jewel-toned motifs hangs behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, a lamp, a bowl and a small brass cup, plus folded red and green silk cloths and white flowers. The setting suggests a puja arrangement; no people are visible.2013-04-06Close view of a golden ornate throne-shaped frame enclosing a small metal deity murti dressed in pale silver-blue silk with green trim, draped in rudraksha malas and a jewelled necklace. Beside it stands a second small murti in a similar silk garment wearing layered rudraksha beads and red-and-gold ornaments on a wooden platform. Behind them is a large figure in orange-and-gold silk and rudraksha garlands, with red and white flower garlands and a brass oil lamp and kalasha in front. Magenta and purple fabric fills the background, and scattered petals lie on the wooden surface. No people are clearly visible.2013-10-15July 16 20132013-07-16June 20 20132013-06-20