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A photograph of two metal deity murtis in an ornate shrine niche. The figure on the right is a female murti wearing a black crown studded with red and white stones, heavy layered jewelled necklaces in turquoise and red, large paisley earrings, and a violet silk sari with a red and gold border. She holds a lotus-like emblem in one raised hand and wears a red flower garland draped over one shoulder. The figure on the left is a male murti in a red turban and red garment with jewelled armour and a long pale staff. The background is a dark red drape beside a carved grey stone wall with a gilded arch. No living people are visible.

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July 09 20102010-07-09July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20October 04 20102010-10-04July 20 20102010-07-20A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, dressed in an orange and magenta silk sari and heavily adorned with jeweled necklaces, a jeweled waist belt, bangles and a jeweled crown. A garland of yellow marigolds and purple and pink flowers hangs over her shoulder. Her right hand holds a lotus bud, and a red-curtained backdrop with an ornate golden frame surrounds her. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-09-15A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall jewelled crown and a dark bun, wearing a purple and gold brocade sari with elaborate diamond-style necklaces, paisley earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled gold waist belt. Her raised right hand holds a lotus bud, and a red and green and yellow flower garland drapes over her left shoulder.2010-06-072007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIA gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09July 20 20102010-07-20Golden processional murti of a goddess seated on a red-draped throne, wearing a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, a black headdress studded with gold and pink ornaments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, large pink paisley earrings, and bangles. She holds a green leaf sprig and a golden ceremonial staff. Beside her, a red-clad figure with ornate gold jewellery sits on the same throne. A red velvet backdrop and a blue cloth hang behind, with a sandstone pillar at right; a red flower garland drapes over the goddess's shoulder. Deity murti, no physical people visible.2009-06-17Close photograph of a metallic deity murti, a goddess with a polished copper-gold face, large jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings. She wears an orange and magenta silk sari and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her shoulder, with a deep maroon drape behind her. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15