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Close 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.

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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.2013-10-15A 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.2013-10-22A 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.2013-10-15A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple. In the centre stands a small bronze deity murti decorated with a white jasmine garland, red and green embellished garments and layered ornaments, set within an ornate bronze prabhavali-style arch. Behind it, a figure in a pink and purple-bordered silk sari with a red floral garland stands near a dark stone abhishekam platform. To the right, women in green and gold silk saris wear jewelled necklaces and white flower garlands. Marigolds and leaves lie in front. Several people are partially visible at the edges, so the count is approximate.2018-04-14March 13 20132013-03-13September 18 20132013-09-18May 03 20132013-05-03March 15 20132013-03-15A bronze deity murti of a goddess stands in an arched bronze prabhavali-style frame with carved makara-like motifs, dressed in a magenta-pink sari with gold border and wearing pearl and ruby necklaces. A smaller companion murti sits in front on a wooden base, draped in pink cloth with gold trim and adorned with a gold-and-gem necklace. Behind them hang a red and gold silk backdrop, a striped silver-and-gold textile, and a garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers. No people are visible.2013-04-25A 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.2013-10-12March 14 20132013-03-14March 24 20132013-03-24