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A golden statue of the monkey deity Hanuman stands with palms pressed together in a gesture of devotion, adorned with a thick garland of red roses and yellow-green marigold-like flowers, a white jasmine garland over the head, and a jewelled necklace with red and green stones. Behind it hangs a red fabric with a gold dotted brocade pattern. No people are visible.

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March 25 20182018-03-25A golden deity murti of Hanuman, the monkey-faced figure, seated with hands raised in blessing and clasping a small stone or fruit at chest level. The murti wears a red-and-green garland of roses, marigolds and leaves, jewelled necklaces with a dark centre stone, and armlets. Behind it is red and silver brocade with a white jasmine garland. A small silver figure of a seated devotee in white dhoti appears in the lower right, with a mala draped over it.2018-03-25March 25 20182018-03-25Close-up photograph of a gilded statue of a deity with a golden crown, raised open hands in a gesture of blessing, wrapped in a garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, with jewelled ornaments and bangles. A red curtain with white dots forms the backdrop. No living people are visible.2018-03-25A golden murti of a deity seated in an arched niche with a red cloth backdrop, set outdoors among trees. The black-faced golden figure wears a gold crown with a jewelled centre, a long white and red flower garland, and layered gold necklaces. It holds ceremonial objects in its raised hands and sits on a golden pedestal with lotus-like carving. Carved white stone arch surrounds the murti. No physical people are visible.2015-11-24A figure in an orange saffron wrap, bare-shouldered, with hair in a bun and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, reaches up to adorn a richly decorated deity murti seated before an ornate gold arch. The murti has a golden face, a decorated crown with white flowers, jewelled necklaces and a green and gold garment. Garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers surround the image, a pink lotus is held in one golden hand, and an orange drape hangs behind. The scene suggests a ritual decoration or puja at a temple-style shrine.2012-04-30A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red velvet cushion and a tiger-striped rug. The figure wears saffron-orange robes with a leopard-print shawl, a long rudraksha mala with a brown-orange bead cluster, ceremonial gold necklaces, gold earrings, and a thick pink and white flower garland. White sacred ash marks the forehead. Golden statues flank the throne: a bull-headed deity on the left and a standing warrior-like figure holding a staff on the right. a person is shown in this scene given the long swept hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold ornaments. The scene is a satsang-style seated address on the throne.2013-03-10A gold-plated murti of a deity seated in meditation posture, with a black stone face bearing white urdhva pundra marks and a red bindi. The figure wears an ornate golden crown and heavy gold necklaces, plus a teal-and-green beaded necklace and a rudraksha mala. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing and the left rests in the lap. Garlands of white and yellow chrysanthemums and red roses frame the murti against an orange cloth backdrop. The image is a statue, not a living person, so no physical person is present.2009-12-26November 22 20152015-11-22May 03 20172017-05-03November 16 20152015-11-16A gilded deity murti stands in a silver-framed shrine niche against a red-orange backdrop. The figure has a dark blue-black face with a vertical tilak, a gold crown, and multiple arms raised with hands in abhaya-type gestures and holding a trident. It wears layered gold jewellery, a white and blue beaded necklace, and a dark rudraksha mala. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves drape the figure and frame it. The base is ornate gold with a small figure in front. No people are visible.2009-12-26