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Three life-size painted statues stand in front of a dark maroon velvet curtain and a green backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The centre figure is a deity murti with a tall green and gold crown, a blue and gold robe, a green dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces; its hands show abhaya-style gestures. To its left a male statue wears a rust-coloured turban, a brown and orange shawl, and ornate gold and bead necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. To its right a female statue wears a red and gold saree, a crown with a vertical tilak mark, a rudraksha mala, and holds white flowers. No living people are visible.

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Three life-sized sculpted figures stand in a gilded arched niche before a dark maroon velvet backdrop and green cloth panel. At the centre a green-faced deity murti wears a tall green crown with jewelled bands, a blue and gold robe, and a large ornate garland of white and pink beads, holding a trident and a raised hand. To the left a sculpted male figure in a maroon-and-gold turban, orange-red shawl and heavy layered necklaces raises one palm in blessing. To the right a female figure in a red and gold saree and tall ornate crown holds a bundle of white flowers. These are statues, not living people.2014-06-19June 19 20142014-06-19Three ornately decorated statues stand before a gilded arched backdrop with green drapery. The central figure is a deity murti in a tall green and gold crown, wearing a blue and gold robe, a green sash, layered garlands of white and pink flowers, rudraksha beads and a jewelled chest ornament, holding a mace-like staff and raising a hand in blessing. To the left stands a figure in a brown and orange turban with a crescent moon emblem, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and an orange shawl. To the right is a female murti in a red and gold crown and red sari holding a bunch of green leaves and white flowers, with rudraksha beads and silver jewellery.2014-06-19June 06 20142014-06-06June 19 20142014-06-19A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis displayed before a gilded arch with carved lion-faced crest and blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a white and gold garland and a striped orange-and-green shawl over white dhoti; the figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklace with green pendant and a golden-brown dhoti; the figure on the right wears a black and silver headdress, red and gold sari and layered jewelry. Each stands on a draped cloth with gold borders, with a dark maroon curtain behind the right side. No physical people are visible.2014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06Three life-size deity murtis stand before a gilded arched frame with a carved lion-head crest and blue draped curtain. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, white and gold garlands, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange shawl with green stripes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold sash and a large green pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, a red and gold saree with heavy gold jewellery. Small brass lamps stand at the base, and the scene is a temple display.2014-06-06November 16 20152015-11-16June 11 20142014-06-11Three deity murti statues stand on a draped stage before a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain. The central figure wears a tall red crown with gold and jewelled ornaments, a white dhoti, a green sash, and heavy jewelled necklaces with green and red stones. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a rust-coloured garment with white embroidered borders and an orange shawl. The figure on the right wears a silver jewelled crown, a green and orange garment, and a sparkling multi-strand necklace. Green, gold and magenta draping lies at the base. This is a temple-style decorated murti display, not living people.2014-06-06June 19 20142014-06-19