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Close photograph of a decorated deity murti in a home temple shrine. The central silver-faced murti wears a tall gold crown with a crescent moon and star ornament, a pearl-studded headdress, and heavy gold jewellery with pearl and red bead necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Yellow marigold garlands hang above, with orange marigolds below and a pink flower at the side. Gold-clad murtis flank it on both sides, one in a red and gold brocade garment. No people are visible.

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Close view of a decorated deity murti in a home temple at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, shown after abhishekam, alankaram and neivedyam. The metal figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a golden crescent and star, a black velvet base, and red velvet armbands edged with gold embroidery. Layers of pearl and bead necklaces, red and gold pendants, and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a red fabric backdrop. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2021-05-03KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24Close photograph of a small metal deity murti in a home temple shrine, dressed for alankaram. The murti wears a black matted-hair crown wrapped with rudraksha beads, topped by a golden crescent moon and star ornament. Its face bears a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead. Layers of pearl strands, green and red beaded necklaces, gold kundan jewellery and rudraksha garlands adorn the chest and arms. Bright yellow marigold garlands and a red cloth backdrop frame the figure, with a trident-shaped object visible at right. No people are visible.2021-06-21Close-up of a bronze deity murti dressed in a deep red velvet garment with ornate gold and silver zari embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves. The figure wears a large jewelled crown with turquoise-edged medallion, layered pearl and diamond-studded necklaces, a pink-and-green gemstone pendant, and kundan bangles. Pink flowers frame the figure on both sides, and the murti's raised hand holds a small object. The setting is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2021-04-17Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti with a painted face and closed eyes, a red tilak on the forehead, and a tall black hair bun topped by a golden crescent moon ornament. The murti wears layered gold and pearl necklaces, red and green bead garlands, ornate gold shoulder pieces and a gold bangle-like armlet, and rests against a royal blue velvet backdrop. Its hands hold a long gold dish or tray. Pink and red flower garlands fill the background, with another decorated figure partly visible at the right edge.2021-01-09KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/14/20212021-06-14Close-up photo of a small silver-faced deity murti dressed in elaborate gold jewellery, a black crown-like headpiece decorated with rudraksha beads, pearls and a gold ornament, and multiple strands of red beads and white pearls. A large gold waist sash hangs over a magenta brocade cloth, with a jewelled gold pendant set with green, red and blue stones. A yellow marigold garland and a long rudraksha mala hang at the left and top. In the blurred background, a large printed portrait shows a hand with a rudraksha bracelet and a red-brown robe. No physical people are clearly visible.2021-06-21Close-up photo of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in red velvet with gold-embroidered sleeves and bands. The murti wears a black hair bun adorned with gold ornaments and red and white stones, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl and red bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. A thick orange marigold garland hangs over one shoulder. Behind it, a pink painted hand and a gold ornamental element are visible. No physical people are shown.2021-04-05Close photo of a metal deity murti dressed for alankaram, adorned with thick orange marigold garlands draped over both shoulders. The head wears a gold crescent moon and star ornament set with red and green stones, a gold teardrop-shaped headpiece with pearls, and a red-and-gold rosette. Strands of white pearls and gold chains cover the chest, with a large gold sunburst pendant at the centre. Rudraksha beads hang nearby, and a silver and gold embroidered cloth edges the background. No physical people are visible.2021-04-05Close view of a deity murti dressed in red velvet sleeves edged with gold embroidery and sequins, adorned with layers of white pearl necklaces, a large kundan-style gold and crystal pendant, and red and green beaded strands. The face is brown-toned with a black velvet crown-like headpiece. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the left, and a small figure of another deity sits in a shrine niche beside it.2021-05-03Test Pictures