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A blackened, partly charred metal deity murti lies on its side on reddish-brown earth and rubble. The figure has a cylindrical crown-like head piece, multiple arms, and ornamental jewellery, with the surface soot-blackened and corroded, possibly from fire damage. No people are visible in the frame.

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A large grey clay or plaster figure lies on its side on rough ground of dark earth and stones. The sculpted form shows a partly finished deity murti with a face and arms, its surface cracked and dusted with grey. Beside it lie a hammer with a wooden handle, a chisel and metal tools among scattered rubble. No people are visible.2013-07-14A large grey statue lies on its side on rubble and dark soil, partly covered in dust and clay. The carved figure is a deity murti with multiple raised arms holding objects, and a hand grips a staff-like implement near the top. Hammers and chisels lie on the ground around it. No people are visible in the frame.2013-07-14A charred, blackened deity murti lies on a dirt ground, its surface cracked and flaking with grey-white residue. The sculpted figure, possibly two-armed with an upraised arm, is partially broken and scorched. A bare foot in an orange-bordered cloth and a metal tool appear at the upper right edge of the frame. No people are seated or standing as the main subject.2013-07-14July 14 20132013-07-14A close overhead photograph of two blackened, partly burnt metal or clay murti figures lying on rough reddish-brown earth with ash and charcoal scattered around them. One figure is seated with an upright posture and the other lies at an angle, both surfaces cracked and grey-black. At the lower right edge, a bare foot and the white dhoti with a red-and-gold border of a standing person are visible, along with sandals at the top right. No face of a clearly visible person is shown, and no ceremony is identifiable beyond the burnt murtis on the ground.2013-07-14Two blackened, partly melted metal deity figures lie on a dirt floor among scattered ash, bricks and tools. The left figure holds a trident-like staff and a ritual object in its raised hands; the right figure is a slender seated or kneeling form with a crown-like headdress and multiple arms. Behind them, a brush, pliers, a hammer and other workshop tools rest on a slab, with bare feet and a red-and-gold cloth visible at the top edge. No people are clearly visible as physical subjects.2013-07-14July 14 20132013-07-14Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityJuly 14 20132013-07-14July 14 20132013-07-14A photograph taken from above of an unfinished metal deity figure lying on a grey concrete floor. The figure is a multi-armed sculpture with a tall conical crown, its surface a dull silver-grey with patches of gold-toned metal, and its raised arms and hands partly visible. Bare feet of a worker are visible at the bottom edge of the frame beside the statue.A photograph of two blackened, partly melted metal murtis lying on bare earth and red gravel. The taller figure holds a staff and has a rounded head; beside it a slimmer female figure with a crown-like head and jewelled ornaments stands on a flat base. Scorched tools, a broom, and small metal pieces lie on a stone slab behind them. At the edges, the feet and orange-and-gold saffron clothing of two standing people are visible, bringing the visible people count to two partial figures.2013-07-14