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A photograph of a shrine tableau showing two figures that are statues rather than living people. On the left, a seated figure with a smooth painted face, a red tilak on the forehead and an orange cloth wrapped as a turban, wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a white jasmine garland, and raises one palm in blessing. Beside him stands a trident, and a crowned female figure in a yellow and maroon sari with gold jewellery and a jewelled crown holds a small object in her hand. At the lower left, an orange-draped brass vessel with a kalasha-style top and a green leaf sits before them, and a blue painted sky backdrop with clouds forms the background. The figures are statues, so no physical people are present.

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A photograph of two statues side by side in a shrine. On the left, a smooth-faced statue in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap with a red tilak raises its right hand in blessing, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, and holding a golden trident. On the right, a metallic deity murti wears a jeweled crown of pearls, green and red stones, a long black braid, a yellow and maroon sari, and layered gold necklaces with blue stones, holding a lotus-like object. Flowers, leafy greenery and a brass pot with a lamp sit at the left edge against a blue painted backdrop.2009-10-10A photograph of two painted figurines in a shrine setting against a blue painted backdrop with clouds. The left figure is a male sage-like figure with a smooth painted face, a red bindi, an orange saffron turban, an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a white jasmine garland, raising one hand in blessing and holding a golden trident. The right figure is a female deity murti with a golden face, an ornate jeweled crown, a yellow and maroon sari, gold necklaces and a long black braid, holding a golden trident-like staff. A kalasha with green leaves and a flower-decorated pot sits at the left edge.2009-10-10A photograph of two statues in a shrine, with a blue backdrop and a red and gold fabric canopy above. On the left, a painted figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, raises one hand in blessing and is garlanded with white flower strands. In the centre-right, a metal deity murti wearing a jewelled, pearl-and-gem crown, a gold-and-blue embellished necklace, and a dark-red and gold saree holds a trident-like staff; white and pink flowers adorn her hair. Garlands and flowers surround the figures. Nothing physically present is a living person.2009-10-10A photograph of two seated statues decorated for worship against a painted blue and red backdrop. The central figure, a sannyasi-style statue, wears an orange robe and a red-orange head wrap with a rudraksha mala, and is garlanded with white jasmine and green leaf garlands and pink flowers. Its right hand is raised in blessing. Beside it, a figure in a golden crown with green and red jewels, gold ornaments and a yellow-gold garment holds a trident. On the left, a brass lamp and a tray of flowers, petals and a small kalasha sit on a yellow cloth. The statues are objects, not living people, and no physical people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-sized figures in orange robes beside a decorated altar. The figure on the left is a seated statue with a smooth painted face, an orange head wrap with a red bindi, a brown rudraksha mala, and white and red flower garlands, raising its right hand in blessing. Beside it sits a golden-faced statue in orange wrap with long black hair, rudraksha mala and a pendant, holding a tall staff. In front stands a metal shivalinga-style base with a crown, red and gold garlands, and pink flowers, with a kalasha-like vessel and a lit oil lamp at the lower left. A painted blue sky backdrop sits behind them. The figures are statues, not living people.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-size figures, both appearing to be statues or murtis rather than living people. On the left, a figure with a smooth painted face and a red bindi wears a saffron-orange robe and a matching orange head wrap, a rudraksha mala hangs at the chest, and a large white jasmine garland with pink flowers and green leaves drapes the shoulders; the right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. On the right, a golden-bronze figure wears a jeweled gold crown, a white sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces with blue stones, and holds a pearl-strung mala and a golden ritual object; white flower garland adorns the head. Foreground shows gold ornaments, pearl-decorated items and a brass lamp. Blue and pink painted backdrop behind them.2009-10-10A photograph of two life-size figures in a glass-fronted display, set against a painted blue backdrop with clouds and a white bird motif. On the left, a painted male figure wears an orange turban with a red tilak, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, and raises one palm in blessing while holding a golden trident. Beside him, a golden-toned female figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a mustard-yellow sari with maroon borders and gold zari, layered gold necklaces and a long black braid with white flowers. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and green leaves, and fresh flower petals are scattered on the glass base. These are statues or murtis, not living people.2009-10-10A photograph of two statues beside a painted blue backdrop with a white bird in flight and a stylised emblem. On the left, a smooth-faced figure with a red tilak wears an orange head wrap and orange robe, a rudraksha mala, and garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine; its right hand is raised in blessing. On the right, a silver-toned deity murti wears a red-orange and green silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a yellow rose tucked near its head. Two statues only; no living people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of a festive display set with two life-size figures and decorative objects. On the left, a seated male figure wears an orange-saffron turban with a red bindi, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with his right palm raised in blessing. He is draped with white jasmine garlands and pink and yellow flower garlands. On the right, a female figure wears a white sari with a gold border, gold jewellery, a gold crown and white flowers in her hair. In front, a small metal lingam-like object sits on a white cloth beside ornate pearl-and-jewel decorations and a yellow flower. A blue sky backdrop with a red cushioned seat is behind them. These are figures and statues, not live people.2009-10-10Two statues in a shrine niche with a painted blue sky and clouds behind them. On the left, a male statue in orange robes and an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead raises one hand in blessing, wearing layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. On the right, a metallic female deity murti with a jewelled crown wears a maroon and red shawl over a green skirt, holding a bunch of white and yellow flowers. A red cloth draped with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers sits in the lower left, beside a polished steel vessel.2009-10-10Photograph of two figures in a shrine setting against a blue painted backdrop with a white swan-like shape. On the left, a seated figure, apparently a statue, wears an orange-saffron cloth, an orange head wrap with a red bindi, a rudraksha mala, and garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold. The raised right hand shows an abhaya mudra. On the right, a goddess figure with a jewelled golden crown set with red, green and pink stones, wears a maroon and gold sari, a green skirt, layered necklaces, and holds a bundle of white flowers. Both figures appear to be statues or murtis, not living people, and the scene reads as a festival shrine display.2009-10-10A photograph of a figurative display set on a yellow-draped platform in front of a painted blue sky backdrop with clouds. A seated lifelike statue in an orange head wrap with a red bindi, orange robe, rudraksha mala and garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers raises its right hand in blessing. Beside it stands a second statue of a woman in an orange and green silk sari with gold border, long black hair with a yellow flower, jewelled necklaces and a staff-like rod. Scattered flower petals, a brass vessel with rice and flowers, and a gold-trimmed cushion lie in front. These are statues, not living people.2009-10-10