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Photograph of a temple ritual centred on metal deity murtis. A priest's bare arm, wearing gold bangles and a rudraksha bead bracelet, holds a decorative gold-and-white ceremonial fan or plate near the figures. In front is a small golden-yellow murti with a crown, wearing a saffron-orange cloth and holding a staff, and beside it a taller silver-gold murti in a red and gold dhoti with a spear-like staff. Ornate gold carved pillars and a red wall form the background.

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A golden metal deity murti, wearing a yellow silk shawl and a crown with a fan-like halo, stands with one hand raised in a blessing gesture while puffed grains or rice are scattered around it. Above, a hand holds an ornate gold-and-silver plate, and another hand, with bangles and a red-and-gold saree figure beside it, performs the offering. Ornate gold arch carvings frame the scene. The visible figures are statues, so no living people are shown.2011-11-01A temple ritual at a procession-style deity display. A priest's hand, wearing gold bangles, holds a gold tray of yellow flowers and touches red kumkum to the forehead of a gilded metal utsava murti. The murti wears an ornate crown, a saffron-yellow dhoti and holds a staff, while a second metal deity beside it wears a red silk garment and carries a spear. Golden carved pillars and metal rods frame the scene.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A close photo of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple procession setting. A hand with a gold bangle and bracelets touches the forehead of a smaller golden figure wearing a crown and a yellow-orange shawl, holding a spear-like staff. Behind it stands a taller golden murti in red and white cloth holding a spear and raised hand gesture. Ornate gold arches and gold-coloured vessels appear in the background.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, a small standing figure with a tall crown and a yellow silk garment draped over its shoulders, a gold chain around its neck. A human hand, wearing a gold-toned bangle and bracelets, is raised to touch the murti's forehead. Behind it stand larger golden murtis wrapped in red and orange cloth, with gilded arches and metal rods in the foreground. The scene suggests a temple ritual with a devotee's hand touching a deity figure, though no one's face is visible.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a temple ritual in which a priest in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a brass arati or ritual plate over a metal murti of a standing deity with a crown, trident-like staffs and a red cloth. Two smaller gilded attendant figures in yellow garments stand on either side, and the ornate gold-toned arch frames the scene. Brass vessels and a potted green plant are visible in the background. The priest is the only physical person visible.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of an abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine. A shaven-headed priest in orange saffron robes and a beaded necklace pours liquid from a silver vessel over a metal deity murti. The murti is a standing figure in red-and-gold drapery, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in yellow dress. Behind them stand gold ceremonial pots and an ornate golden arch topped with a lion-faced makara motif. Brass lamps are visible in the background. One physical person is present.2011-11-01October 07 20112011-10-07