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Close-up of a ceremonial kalasha-like object or deity murti wrapped in a gold silk cloth with a large garland of white jasmine flowers. Rudraksha mala beads hang across it, a jewelled gold necklace with red and green accents sits at the centre, and a red flower bundle is tied at the front. Gold-brown stone wall blurred in background. No people visible.

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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti or kalasha-like object dressed in a yellow silk cloth, draped over a rounded base set on a golden-brown brocade cloth. It wears a red and white jeweled necklace and several strands of rudraksha beads and dark beads. Red-orange marigold flowers are arranged at its base, and a carved stone wall with a lion relief and a gilded side pillar with a mythical animal figure frame the scene. No people are visible.2012-04-28Close-up of a copper-coloured ritual vessel or linga-shaped object on a square copper base, draped with a mustard-yellow silk cloth and encircled by a thick garland of red roses. A large pearl-studded ornament with green stone accents and dangling pearl and gold tassels is fixed to the front. The background is a blurred carved stone wall. No people are visible.2012-04-24August 23 20152015-08-23April 22 20122012-04-22October 07 20132013-10-07A decorated golden deity murti or sacred object with a cone-shaped golden base and ornate golden hood, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and brown rudraksha beads, with an orange and gold cloth wrapped around its top and a green leafy crown of foliage. Green and gold pendants hang from the top. A dark stone with a golden tilak-like marking sits in the center, set against a red curtain. The image is an archive photograph, with no physical people visible. A rudraksha mala, golden trim and floral offerings dominate the frame.2013-10-02Close view of a decorated ritual object draped in a white and yellow jasmine garland with pink hibiscus flowers, set on a yellow silk cloth with maroon and green woven borders. Behind it are larger garlands of purple and white flowers and orange marigolds. A silver ornament with blue beads sits at the top of the object. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-05A close-up photograph of a ceremonial object draped in a hot pink cloth with a gold-and-copper border, wrapped around a golden-topped vessel or pillar on a pink-draped table. Two strands of brown rudraksha beads and a strand of white pearl-like beads hang over the cloth, with a small silver pendant at the centre. Beside it lie a white and magenta flower garland and a cream-coloured block. The background is a blurred temple interior with carved stone and warm wood. No people are visible.2013-02-26 +1 copiesA close view of a silver lingam-shaped object on a stand, draped in a yellow cloth with gold zari border and strung with brown rudraksha beads and gold-tipped tassels. The base sits on a gold-toned pedestal over a deep red velvet cloth, with a dark stone wall and a gold ornamental carving at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-08-02A decorated Shiva lingam on a teal-and-gold cloth is the central subject, wrapped in a yellow silk cloth with a red-and-gold border and draped with white jasmine garlands. A white conch-shaped object sits atop the lingam. Strands of rudraksha beads and gold beads hang across its front, with a red stone pendant at the centre. Two polished brass kalasha-style bowls stand on either side, and a red flower garland with a gold-embroidered backdrop frames the scene. No people are visible.2015-08-09September 11 20132013-09-11A large deity murti or ceremonial figure is seated on a gold throne with a gold hood-shaped canopy above, decorated with red and white flower garlands draped down both sides. Its head is covered with an orange and gold cloth and a silver-toned crown-like ornament. Behind it stand a gold and orange draped backdrop, ornate gold carved pillars with lion motifs, and teal fabric hangings. No physical people are visible.2011-03-16