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Outdoor shrine scene under a corrugated metal canopy with an orange wall behind. Centre: a metal deity murti with a tall gold crown, many jewelled necklaces and an orange-gold sari, draped in garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, standing on a golden base. In front, a gilded lion vahana with a red-and-gold decorated canopy sits on a golden platform stand. To the right, another garlanded deity in green and red floral garlands. Brass oil lamps and a tall lamp stand are on an orange mat. Multicoloured decorative banners hang at left and back. No people are visible.

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A festival procession setup outdoors under a corrugated metal canopy. In the centre stands a bronze deity murti in an orange-gold sari, adorned with layered gold jewellery and a tall gilded crown, draped in a garland of marigolds, red and white flowers. It stands on a gilded lion-base vahana resting on a gilt wooden platform. Behind it an orange wall and an orange cloth backdrop, with a painted decorated pole hanging at left, a second garlanded deity on the right and a gilded bird-form vahana. Brass lamps and a tall brass lamp stand sit on an orange-and-patterned mat. No people are visible.2010-11-09December 10 20112011-12-10November 14 20102010-11-14A metal deity murti stands on a wooden platform draped in an orange cloth, flanked by a gilded lion-base vahana and a large gold-finished ornamental stand. The murti is adorned with a thick, multicoloured flower garland in orange, yellow, green, red, maroon and white, plus layered gold jewellery, a crown and a pink lotus held in one hand. A deep blue curtain and a painted temple-pillar backdrop frame the scene, and a golden parasol edge is visible at the upper left. No people are present.2010-11-12October 22 20122012-10-22November 12 20102010-11-12November 30 20112011-11-30 +1 copiesA large metal statue of a standing guru figure is decorated with thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. The figure wears a red turban and red robe, a leopard-print shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold ceremonial necklace and bangles, and holds one hand raised in blessing. It stands on a golden lion-shaped throne with a raised paw, set against a blue and grey painted mountain backdrop. A tall brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top burns at the right edge. No living people are visible; the subject is a statue, not a physical person.2010-12-22November 27 20112011-11-27A metal deity murti stands on a gold-painted palanquin-style stand draped with an orange cloth, surrounded by a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, green, maroon and white. The murti wears heavy gold jewellery, a crown and a purple garment, and holds a lotus-like flower. Gold lion-head and carved gold supports flank the stand, and a painted temple pillar backdrop and navy curtain stand behind. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A deity murti of a goddess in a red and orange sari stands on a golden vahana-like base, holding a trident in one hand, adorned with silver jewelry, a tall crown and a heavy garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The murti is framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a green fabric backdrop, flanked by golden lion or mythical animal sculptures and potted palms. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28December 17 20162016-12-17