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A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall jewelled crown and a dark bun, wearing a purple and gold brocade sari with elaborate diamond-style necklaces, paisley earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled gold waist belt. Her raised right hand holds a lotus bud, and a red and green and yellow flower garland drapes over her left shoulder.

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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess seated in a shrine niche before a red velvet curtain. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered jewelled necklaces, a gold waist belt and a purple and gold silk sari. Her raised right hand holds a lotus bud, and a garland of red roses, green leaves and yellow flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Stone walls and gilded frame surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-06-07June 07 20102010-06-07Close-up of a gilded deity murti. The figure has a golden face, red lips, a nose ring, and layered jewelled necklaces over a rich maroon and gold brocade garment. Stacked bangles cover one arm and the raised hand holds a lotus-like object. White and red flower garlands lie beside the figure against a stone wall. No living people are shown and no a person candidate appears, so this is a statue photo.2010-06-06Close photograph of a bronze-coloured metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and a dense ornamental collar. The raised right hand holds a lotus-shaped or flame-like emblem, and the wrists are stacked with bangles. A saffron-orange silk garment covers the body, with a long red rose garland draped over the shoulder and a white jasmine garland hanging at the side. A stone wall is behind the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-06-08A close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a large black topknot, jewelled crown with red and green stones, and a parrot figure perched on the shoulder. The figure wears a green and magenta silk garment and heavy multi-stone jewelled necklaces, bangles and a nose ring. It holds a gilded ceremonial object near the face. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands sit at the right, against a granite wall and a gold-patterned frame at left.2009-09-03A metal deity murti of a goddess, polished copper-gold, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown, large gem-studded earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. She wears a deep maroon and orange silk sari and holds a lotus bud in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Behind her are a red velvet curtain and an elaborately carved gold arch. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Close-up of a golden metal murti of a goddess adorned for worship, with a jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and layered jewelled necklaces. She wears a green and maroon striped silk sari with gold border and holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand. A teal drape and a gold arch frame the figure, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at her shoulder.2009-06-29July 20 20102010-07-20A close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips and a nose stud, crowned with a jewelled headdress and white flower garland in the hair. It wears layered diamond-like necklaces, large paisley earrings, a green and gold silk sari with a magenta under-cloth, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at left, against a red curtain and ornate gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21A close photograph of a metal deity murti, polished bronze or copper with a gleaming face, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, heavy stone-studded necklaces, large chandbali-style earrings and a nose ring. Its raised left hand holds a lotus-like bud, and a garland of red roses and white flowers rests at its side. A gold-embroidered orange silk garment covers the body, set against a red cloth and a stone wall.2010-06-08A photograph of two metal deity murtis in an ornate shrine niche. The figure on the right is a female murti wearing a black crown studded with red and white stones, heavy layered jewelled necklaces in turquoise and red, large paisley earrings, and a violet silk sari with a red and gold border. She holds a lotus-like emblem in one raised hand and wears a red flower garland draped over one shoulder. The figure on the left is a male murti in a red turban and red garment with jewelled armour and a long pale staff. The background is a dark red drape beside a carved grey stone wall with a gilded arch. No living people are visible.2009-06-18November 05 20102010-11-05