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Photograph of two white marble deity murtis standing on a dark altar against a white wall. The figure on the left, dressed in orange and red silk with gold trim and a flute held to the lips, wears an orange turban, garlands of white and red flowers, and gold jewellery. The figure on the right wears a blue and orange bandhani-patterned skirt and blue choli, a red and gold necklace, garlands of white and red flowers, and an orange veil draped over the head. Lime fruits and a pink flower lie at the base of the altar, and an orange cloth hangs on the right. A framed ganesha image appears in a glass case on the left, and a small placard is visible at the bottom. No people are visible in the scene.

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Two white marble deity murtis dressed for worship stand on a dark altar in a temple room. The figure on the left, shown playing a flute, wears an orange turban, orange dhoti and a long orange shawl, with red and white garlands and gold jewellery. The figure beside it wears a blue and orange bandhani-patterned lehenga, an orange veil draped over the head, layered gold necklaces and red and white garlands. Several smaller black stone figures in orange cloth sit on a shelf to the right, and a small wall lamp is mounted above. Fruit and a flower rest at the base of the altar.2009-10-17A photograph of two white marble-like murtis of Krishna and Radha standing on a black pedestal against a white wall. The Krishna figure on the left plays a flute, wears an orange turban and orange dhoti with gold ornaments, and a white floral garland. The figure on the right wears a blue, orange and white bandhani-patterned lehenga with a sheer orange veil, gold jewellery and a red and white garland. Beside them stands a row of small dark murtis in orange garments with rudraksha-style necklaces, and at left a partly visible golden deity with a mace. The scene shows deity murti only, with no living people visible.2009-10-17Photograph of three white-faced deity murtis displayed on a black-draped platform against a white wall during Diwali celebrations. The central figure is Krishna, wearing an orange and red dhoti, a tall orange-and-gold crown, a flute raised in his right hand, and garlands of white and red flowers. Beside him stands a female murti in a blue, orange and red bandhani-patterned skirt with an orange veil draped over her head, gold necklaces and a white and red flower garland. A third murti at left wears a red and gold sari and holds a staff. To the right, rows of small black stone figures in orange cloth sit on shelves. A wall lamp is mounted above. No living people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple display with three large white statues on a black pedestal. On the left, a goddess murti in red and gold sari with a crescent moon on her forehead, holding a trident and garlands. In the centre, a Krishna-form murti in orange-red dhoti and orange turban, playing a flute and wearing white flower garlands. On the right, a murti in a blue, orange and red bandhani-patterned skirt with an orange veil, wearing red and white garlands. Along the right wall, rows of small black and white statues in orange cloth stand on a black shelf. A small printed photo card and a wooden plaque sit in the foreground, with fresh flowers on the floor. No people are visible.2009-10-17Two white marble murti of Krishna and Radha stand in a decorated shrine alcove with a gold-patterned shimmering backdrop. The left figure, Krishna, wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, holds a flute to his lips with one hand, and wears a colourful embroidered red, pink and green garment with gold jewellery. The right figure, Radha, wears a red, gold and blue embroidered veil headpiece, long braids, a mirrored embroidered blouse in red and blue, and raises one hand in blessing. Peacock feathers and gold floral decorations frame the sides of the altar.2009-10-03Two white deity murtis of Radha and Krishna stand on a pedestal in a temple shrine decorated for alankaram. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather crown, a multicoloured embroidered blouse, and a white dhoti with red and gold trim, and holds a flute to his lips. The female figure wears a red and gold veil, a multicoloured embellished choli, and a long blue, green and orange lehenga with gold embroidery. Peacock feathers, white and purple flowers, and a gold-patterned backdrop surround them, with a deity murti in orange at the left edge and rudraksha-strung murtis at the right.2009-10-03Two white marble deity murtis of Krishna and Radha stand in a temple setting, richly dressed for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, holds a flute to its lips, and wears a red and white embroidered shawl with mirrored details and gold jewelry. The figure on the right wears a tall red and gold embellished headdress, a multicolored embroidered blouse and skirt, and extends one hand in blessing. Both wear gold necklaces and bangles. The background is a gold sequined and mirrored fabric drape with a gold ornamental border on the left.2009-10-03A photograph of a decorated temple altar with white marble-like murtis of Krishna and Radha standing side by side. Krishna wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a multicolored embroidered patterned tunic and white dhoti, and plays a flute. Radha wears a red, blue and orange layered embellished skirt, a patterned choli and a veil with a jeweled headpiece. To the left, a deity murti in an orange and gold dress with a red shawl and ornate crown holds a staff. Peacock feathers are arranged in vases, and a brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. Gold draped fabric and a sparkling backdrop frame the altar, and dark murtis of other figures stand at the right edge.2009-10-03Two white marble deity murtis stand side by side before a gold-patterned backdrop decorated with peacock feathers. The figure on the left, dressed in white with an orange turban topped by a peacock feather, holds a flute to his lips with one hand and rests the other on the shoulder of the figure on the right, who wears an elaborate red, blue and green embroidered lehenga and choli, mirror-work dupatta, a jeweled headpiece and long plaited hair. Both are adorned with gold jewelry and bangles. Peacock feathers fill the lower left and right, and white flowers rest at the base.2009-10-03A photograph of white marble murti of a male and female deity pair. The male figure wears an orange turban with a green jewel and a colourful embroidered shawl over white dhoti, playing a flute pose. The female figure wears a red, orange and blue embroidered lehenga and a patterned veil, with bangles and gold jewellery. Peacock feathers are arranged in front, a white vase holds flowers, and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop. Behind them on the right stand several dark stone figures of seated saints or gurus with rudraksha malas and orange shawls. No physical people are visible.2009-10-03Test PicturesIndoor photo of a decorated altar with two white statues of Radha and Krishna standing side by side before a deep red draped curtain. The figure on the left, Krishna, holds a flute to his lips and wears a peacock-feather crown, a blue and gold garment with a red sash, and layered gold necklaces. The figure on the right, Radha, wears a red and pink embroidered skirt, a sheer gold-trimmed veil over her head, and pearl and bead necklaces. Fresh pink and orange flowers sit in front, potted green plants flank the altar, and a small peacock figure and a framed picture are at the base. No living people are visible.2013-05-07