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Close-up of a dark grey stone deity murti in a sanctuary setting against a magenta draped backdrop. The murti wears a multicoloured red, orange and green striped turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with gold border, layered red and gold beaded necklaces with a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and long white jasmine garlands with gold-foil wrapped stems. The raised stone hand shows a small mark on the palm. A white ornate arch frames the top right.

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Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a green and orange striped headcloth with a gold ornament, a layered beaded necklace of red, green and gold stones with a central white jewel, a brown knitted shawl, and a green silk garment with gold brocade border. Long white jasmine garlands and red roses drape the figure, a gold-wrapped cylinder is tied at the arm, and the statue holds a small square object in one hand. A silver arch frame and magenta cloth stand behind, with trees at left. No people are visible.2014-08-13August 14 20142014-08-14A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine decorated with a silver-toned arch and a magenta draped backdrop. The murti wears an orange and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with a red and gold border, and layered gold-toned necklaces set with red and white stones. A thick brown rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. White jasmine garlands drape the arms and shoulders, and gold-foil wrapped armlets are tied with red cloth. A tree branch is visible at upper left. No physical people are present.2014-08-14A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed shrine niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a green and orange striped headcloth with a jewelled brooch, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a large white jasmine garland draped across the chest, with red roses hanging below. Gold armlets and a dark green embroidered garment with gold border are visible. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, and the scene appears to be a temple worship setting.2014-08-13A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a close, upright view, adorned for worship. It wears an orange and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with a red and gold border, a brown rudraksha-style cord across the chest, and layered gold-and-red jewelled necklaces. White jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders, with gold-wrapped arm bands tied with red cloth. One raised hand holds a small object while the other rests near the waist. Behind it are pink draped fabric and an ornate silver arch. No living people are visible.2014-08-14A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arch against a magenta cloth backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a green and orange striped turban with a jewelled ornament, a layered gold and red-bead necklace with a central jewelled medallion, and a green-and-gold silk dhoti. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang across the chest and arms, and a small bunch of flowers rests at the base. The figure holds a trident-like implement and other objects in its raised hands. The murti is not a living person and is not a person.2014-08-13A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by silver-toned embossed panels and a hot pink draped backdrop. The figure wears a green and orange striped turban with a jewelled crest, a heavy gold and red-bead necklace, white jasmine garlands, and red roses draped over the chest. A dark green silk cloth with gold borders wraps the waist. Several hands hold ritual objects, and small flowers rest at the base. No people are visible.2014-08-13August 15 20142014-08-15August 07 20142014-08-07A photograph of a black stone deity murti with four arms, decorated with white and red flower garlands and a gold-and-blue beaded necklace layered over a saffron and red cloth. The murti wears an orange and red turban-style headdress with a gold-bordered cloth draped over the shoulder, and a red tilak on the forehead. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another holds a rudraksha-like object, and the palms are raised in blessing. A magenta draped cloth and carved white silver backdrop frame the statue. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and no one is identified as a person.2014-11-21Close photo of a dark stone deity murti seated against a red draped backdrop. The murti wears a red and gold patterned cloth wound around its head, a green silk garment with layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and long brown rudraksha-style malas hanging to the lap. A yellow flower is tucked into one raised hand, and a red kumkum mark sits on its forehead and palm. No living people are visible.2014-09-14August 07 20142014-08-07