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A richly decorated deity murti of a seated figure dominates the frame, wearing a gold and jewelled crown, earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold sari-like garment. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands drape the figure. It holds a wooden ritual implement in one hand and a small brass cup in the other. Behind it stand a golden pillar, an orange and red decorative umbrella with blue and floral patterns, and a brass lamp stand with a ceremonial umbrella. The setting is a draped white curtain backdrop.

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December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded metal murti of a seated goddess under a golden canopy, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. She wears an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces in green, red and white stones, a green and peach silk sari, and holds a bronze staff-like object in one hand and a small cup in the other. White drapery forms the backdrop. Her face has a red bindi and a nose ring. No physical people are visible.2016-12-18December 05 20162016-12-05A seated murti of a deity with a tall crown and jewelled headdress, adorned with a long yellow and red flower garland and a beaded necklace, dressed in an orange-and-gold sari. The figure holds a small ritual vessel and sits on a gold-trimmed seat in front of ornate gold pillars and two decorated parasols in blue and red. Smaller gold figures and offering plates sit at the base. No living people are visible in the foreground; attendants in orange robes stand blurred at the right edge. The setting is a draped white stage at a puja or festival.2016-12-18October 16 20152015-10-16A gold-toned deity murti, a figure with a crown of jewelled ornaments, sits behind a golden ritual tray, holding a small stick and a bowl. The figure wears a green and gold sari, layered gold necklaces set with red, green and blue stones, and garlands of yellow and red flowers across the shoulders. A pale lavender curtain serves as the backdrop.2016-12-18December 05 20162016-12-05December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded deity murti of a goddess seated in a festival setting, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, multiple gold and pearl necklaces, earrings and a nose ring. She wears a deep red silk sari with gold zari borders over a yellow skirt, and holds a wooden staff in one hand and a small bowl in the other. Long dark hair falls over her shoulder. Behind her a red, green and purple decorated umbrella and a red-carpeted hall with white chairs are visible, with a few figures in white far in the background.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A large deity murti of a goddess. The figure wears an ornate white and jewel-studded crown, gold and gemstone necklaces, red and gold silk sari with gold border, and a long dark braid. She holds a wooden staff in one hand and a small brass bowl in the other. Hanging brass lamps and decorations fill the background. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05