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A photograph of a small metal deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched prabhavali-style frame. The figure wears a white and green silk cloth draped over its body, with rudraksha beads and a long strand of sparkling crystal or bead necklaces, and a gold pendant at the chest. Surrounding the frame are garlands of rudraksha beads, white and yellow flowers, and red blossoms, with a kalasha-like crown element at the top. No physical people are visible; the figure is a murti, not a person.

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A metal murti seated within an ornate silver-gilt arched throne (peetha) with floral carvings and lion-like side supports. The figure wears a pale silver-blue silk garment with green borders, layered rudraksha malas, a bead necklace with red stones, and a crown with a red gem. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, with rudraksha strands hanging behind. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The a person field is none because no candidate is physically present or depicted as a person.2013-10-15Close view of a golden ornate throne-shaped frame enclosing a small metal deity murti dressed in pale silver-blue silk with green trim, draped in rudraksha malas and a jewelled necklace. Beside it stands a second small murti in a similar silk garment wearing layered rudraksha beads and red-and-gold ornaments on a wooden platform. Behind them is a large figure in orange-and-gold silk and rudraksha garlands, with red and white flower garlands and a brass oil lamp and kalasha in front. Magenta and purple fabric fills the background, and scattered petals lie on the wooden surface. No people are clearly visible.2013-10-15A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch frame decorated with floral and scroll carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white garment with pale green borders. Long rudraksha mala strands and gold beaded necklaces hang across the chest, and one hand holds a staff-like ceremonial object. Behind it are rows of rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and bright flowers, with yellow marigolds visible at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-09-28A gilded metal statue of a standing deity murti, wearing a white and pale-green draped garment, stands within an ornate golden arched throne-like niche with carved makara-style supports. The figure wears layered rudraksha malas, a white and red beaded garland with a heart-shaped pendant, and a tall crown-like headdress, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands decorate the surrounding shrine, with rudraksha strands hanging on the niche. No living people are visible; the statue is the sole subject, shown in a puja-decorated setting.2013-10-12A photograph of a gilded, ornate throne-like alcove holding a small standing metal murti of a deity dressed in white and pale green silk, adorned with multiple rudraksha malas, a crown and a jeweled necklace. Beside it sits a second, smaller figure draped in white and green cloth with a green and red jeweled garland. Red and gold brocade hangings frame the scene, with red and yellow flower garlands and pink flowers at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2013-10-22October 12 20132013-10-12September 19 20132013-09-19A golden statue of a seated deity, a murti on an ornate gilded throne with lion-figure armrests, is the central subject. The figure wears a white dhoti-style garment edged in pale green, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, and a crown with a red tilak. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a rudraksha-bead garland frame the throne against a blue and gold silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a second rudraksha-adorned figure's white cloth appears at the left edge. No living people are visible.2013-09-28A gilded metal murti of a deity stands within an ornate golden arched shrine niche. The figure wears a tall crown with a white jewelled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and multiple rudraksha malas over a white and pale green cloth. A jewelled necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and a long string of pearls hang across the chest, and one hand holds a ritual object. Red and gold fabric, beaded decorations and rudraksha garlands frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-10-22July 11 20142014-07-11A golden metal deity murti in an ornate golden arched frame sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a white and pale green cloth, a crown, and many rudraksha mala necklaces with a large ceremonial necklace and bead garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the throne, with a teal cloth and purple fabric behind it. A smaller white-and-green clad murti sits in front, draped with rudraksha malas. Brass vessels and a brass pot stand nearby. No people are visible.2013-10-12April 28 20132013-04-28