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A bronze deity murti of a standing Hindu form, shown from the front against a gold ornate backdrop with a perforated lattice panel. The figure wears a tall crown, a dark blue and gold silk dhoti, and a blue and silver-studded sash across the chest. A large jewelled necklace with blue stones, a matching waist ornament, bangles and armlets are visible. A large silver-coloured arch-shaped frame or garland stands behind the figure. No person is present; the subject is a statue.

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A bronze deity murti stands in front of a gold-toned carved backdrop with a lattice of cut-out patterns. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a deep teal silk dhoti with gold brocade borders. A blue-and-white embellished sash crosses the chest, with a jewelled purple and white pendant necklace, a jewelled waist belt, and matching armlets and bangles. An arched padded frame of silver-white fabric curves around the figure's sides. No living people are visible in the scene.2016-12-19A bronze deity murti of a standing divine form stands before an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with pierced lattice panels. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a blue and gold sari with a gold border. Layered jewelled necklaces, a jewelled waist belt, bracelets and armlets with blue stones and white crystals adorn the figure. A silver-crystal arch frames the statue, and a yellow cloth is visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19A bronze deity murti of a standing figure dressed in a teal-blue silk sari with gold brocade borders and a blue-and-silver jewelled sash. The figure wears a tall crown, a heavy purple-and-white jewelled necklace, a large purple gem pendant, a jewelled waist belt and bangles. The murti stands in front of an ornate gold-toned gilded wall with lattice-like openings. A large silver-grey padded arch frames the figure. No people are visible in the scene.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A richly adorned deity murti stands in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. The figure has multiple arms covered in navy velvet and sparkling stone or crystal embellishment, with circular medallions and floral motifs. It wears a jeweled crown, layered jeweled necklaces, a green garment and a golden silk dhoti with maroon borders. A golden face or head mask sits in the foreground below.2016-12-19June 12 20132013-06-12A bronze-toned deity murti stands in a gold-decorated temple setting, wearing a tall crown and a teal silk dhoti with a gold-woven border. It has a blue and gold sash, a large blue-and-white jewelled necklace with a central cross-shaped pendant, a jewelled waist belt and decorated armlets. Behind it is an ornately carved golden wall with lattice panels, and a yellow and red ceremonial item appears at the left edge. The statue is framed by a silver-sequinned arch. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A bronze deity murti stands in a frontal pose with one hand raised in abhaya mudra, dressed in an elaborate ensemble of navy velvet and crystal-studded silver-toned embellishments. A tall jewelled crown with red and green stones tops the head, and layered necklaces with blue, red and white stones adorn the chest. Ornate gold repoussé metalwork forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing against a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a black turban-style crown studded with red, green and white gemstones, large paisley jewelled earrings, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and a blue silk garment. It holds a golden staff topped with a green leaf and wears a jewelled armlet, with a red flower garland draped over one shoulder. Its face is gold-toned with painted eyes and a red lip, and a kumkum mark sits on the forehead.2009-06-17A deity murti inside an ornate gilded shrine is dressed in a deep blue velvet covering embellished with silver rhinestone borders, circular mirror-like studs and jewelled patterns. The figure wears a tall silver-jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace and a gold-and-maroon brocade skirt, with hands raised in blessing. A golden figure of a kneeling attendant with winged ornaments sits in front, while the walls carry carved gold scrollwork, lattice panels and elephant reliefs. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19October 07 20152015-10-07