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A night photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate silver arched niche draped with gold cloth. The black-faced murti wears a maroon turban, a sparkling silver-and-white jewelled necklace, gold armlets and bracelets, and a teal and maroon dhoti-like garment, with red and yellow marigold garlands draped over its shoulders. Gold ornamental base and decorative silver carvings frame the figure against dark trees. No living people are visible.

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A dark-faced deity murti is seated in a silver arched niche at night, draped with a gold cloth backdrop. The murti wears a maroon turban, a blue-green garment with a gold border, a layered white and silver jewelled necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Its hands are crossed over the chest and it is set on a gold-decorated seat with carved lion and figure reliefs. The ornate silver frame has carved panels and the background is dark, with trees at the left edge.2017-01-08A dark-faced deity murti is seated in a silver arched shrine at night, framed by a gold-toned draped backdrop. The figure wears a brown turban, a teal and maroon garment, an ornate silver-and-jewelled chest piece, gold armlets and bracelets, and holds gold ceremonial implements. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the shoulders. Ornate silver carvings of lions decorate the arch, and dark trees surround the scene. This is a statue, not a living person.2017-01-08A night-time photograph of a golden murti seated in a silver arched shrine niche against a gold cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a dark face, a maroon and gold turban-like headpiece, a silver and white jewelled necklace, a teal blue lower garment, gold armlets and bangles, and marigold and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. It sits on a gold lotus-like pedestal, with a small dark stone yoni-like base in front and a metal railing behind. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08Night photograph of a seated deity murti in a silver-framed niche backed by a gold cloth. The black-faced murti wears a brown turban-like crown, a white and silver embellished garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a teal-blue lower garment. Strands of yellow and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms, and gold ornaments adorn its hands. The figure sits on a gold-decorated pedestal set on a red base. Dark trees and metal barricades surround the outdoor setting, and a person in orange clothing is partially visible at the right edge.2017-01-08A deity murti is seated within a silver-framed arched niche against a gold draped backdrop at night. The black-faced murti wears a maroon turban, a silver and jewelled necklace, gold armlets and bracelets, and a teal and maroon cloth draped over its body. Yellow and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and a gold ornate seat is visible below. Dark trees frame the background.2017-01-08A dark-complexioned deity murti seated inside an ornate silver arched niche backed by gold drapery, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a maroon head covering, a white and silver-beaded necklace, a teal-green garment, and gold armlets, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders and multiple arms raised holding objects. A gilded pedestal with floral reliefs supports the murti. No physical people are visible; the scene is a statue shrine in a garden setting.2017-01-15Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a maroon-brown turban and a tilak on the forehead. The murti has gold arm ornaments and is hung with a sparkling silver-white crystal necklace over a teal garment. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers held in the hands. Behind it stands a shimmering gold cloth canopy framed by ornate silver-toned metalwork.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 15 20172017-01-15January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08