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A photograph of a devotional arrangement on a white-draped bed in front of an ornately carved wooden headboard and blue curtains. A golden metal deity murti in a bright pink sari with a gold border and beaded necklaces stands at centre. A small gilded kalasha-like vessel with a stupa-shaped lid sits on a leopard-print cushion at left, and green pillows with red appliqués and orange-fringed cushions surround the display. No physical people are visible.

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A golden-bronze deity murti of a goddess seated within an ornate golden arched frame with carved peacock and lion motifs. She wears a pink and gold brocade sari with floral patterns, a tall crown, a jewelled necklace with a large pendant, and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A red patterned backdrop sits behind the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15March 14 20132013-03-14March 06 20132013-03-06April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesMarch 20 20132013-03-20May 14 20132013-05-14March 13 20132013-03-13A small metal deity murti stands on a copper-toned arched peetha, dressed in a hot pink sari edged with gold borders and wearing a pendant necklace. A gold-and-green patterned cloth backdrop with embedded jewel-like bands sits behind it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses frame the right side. In the foreground are a brass plate with a wrapped pink-and-gold bundle, a silver bowl, a small brass cup and a flower offering, with a lit oil lamp at the lower edge. No people are visible.2013-07-11A gilded bronze deity murti stands within an ornate arched prabhavali-style frame with floral and peacock-like carved motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a magenta and gold silk sari with a gold border. Layered jeweled necklaces with red, green and blue stones hang on the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Behind it, a dark panel is decorated with rows of red, green and gold gem-like medallions, and pink fabric and flowers appear at the right edge.2013-03-13March 24 20132013-03-24A bronze-finished standing deity murti in a golden arched frame with peacock-like carved motifs. The figure wears a pink sari with gold border, a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl necklaces, a rudraksha mala and gold jewellery. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it, a decorated backdrop with red and green gem-like embellishments. No physical people are visible.2013-03-06A brass-and-gold ritual setup in front of a seated figure draped in pink and yellow cloth with rudraksha malas. In the foreground a small gold-metal peetham-style stand holds a palm-leaf or book, beside a brass kalasha pot, a brass spouted vessel, small brass bowls and a lamp. Centre right is a gilded deity murti in a golden arched prabhavali frame, dressed in pink sari with layered pearl and gem necklaces and a red pendant, holding an object in one hand. The setting is a temple-style puja arrangement with bright fabrics. No people are visible apart from the seated figure's lower body and garlands.2013-05-25