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Close view of a small gilded metal murti of a deity couple standing on a round pedestal, decorated with pink flowers held in their hands and tucked at the shoulder, with a green leaf behind. The figures wear orange-brown draped garments, crowns, jewelled necklaces and a large ornamental pendant. The murti rests on a clear plastic box lined with a striped cloth, with a blurred dark maroon backdrop and a small oil lamp at lower left.

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Close photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown and a jeweled brooch, holds a rudraksha mala in one raised hand, and has a jeweled and pearl necklace over a red garment. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, a red and gold necklace and a gold cloth. Pink orchids and white flowers are placed over the statues, with a blurred background of flower garlands and red fabric.2013-12-21January 27 20132013-01-27Close photo of a pair of gilt metal deity murti with ornate crowns and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled brooch, holds a hand up in blessing and has a rudraksha and bead garland wound on the arm. The figure on the right wears a crown and gold chains, and purple and pink flower petals are placed between them. No physical people are visible.2013-12-21January 27 20132013-01-27A small gilt metal deity murti stands on a square ornate pedestal atop a pink plastic lid held by two hands. The figure wears a red and orange cloth wrap, has a tall crown, and raises one hand in a gesture. Behind, a blurred person in a brown patterned garment stands. The setting appears to be a ritual or devotional handling of an image.2012-04-05January 27 20132013-01-27Close-up photograph of two small gilded metal murti figures standing together on a brass base against a dark maroon background. The taller figure, wearing a tall ornate crown, raises one hand holding a small staff-like object, and wears white dhoti-style cloth with green borders, a jewelled gold waistband and rudraksha beads. The smaller figure beside it, also crowned, wears white cloth with green edging, a gold belt set with red and green stones, and rudraksha strands, with one arm extended toward the taller figure. The figures are deity murtis, not people.2013-01-27December 16 20122012-12-16Close photograph of a metal deity murti pair seated on a green and gold brocade cloth. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a red-brown dhoti with gold border, and layered red and white stone necklaces, holding pink orchids; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and red stone necklaces with a rudraksha garland draped across them. A yellow plumeria flower and rudraksha malas adorn the pair.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21Two bronze-coloured metal statues stand side by side in front of a warm golden backdrop with glowing lights and a red banner with partial Tamil-script lettering. The taller figure on the left is a four-armed deity murti with a tall crown, crescent ornament, and a trident-like staff held in one upper hand, with a bow-like shape and a snake-like cord across the body. The figure on the right is a female deity murti in a flowing draped garment with a tiered headdress and a small red mark on the forehead, one hand raised in a blessing pose. Blurred figures in the background suggest a ceremonial hall. No living people are clearly visible in the foreground.2015-05-05September 08 20122012-09-08