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A deity murti stands in a flower-decorated arch of yellow, purple and red marigold-type garlands with green leaves, framed by a gold umbrella canopy. The murti wears a jewelled gold crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a blue-and-gold sari. It holds a ceremonial object in one hand, and gold ornamental lamps flank it at the base. Behind is a large portrait of a smiling man with a red tilak, against an orange banner with bold text. a person copyright line appears at lower right, and the banner is partly visible.

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A gilded deity murti of a goddess stands framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, purple, red and green flowers, under a small golden umbrella canopy. She wears an ornate gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a blue and gold sari; she holds a flowering stalk and a lotus-like object. A large golden peacock-shaped ornament and a golden swan or bird figure flank the murti. Behind is a large orange backdrop with a smiling man in orange clothing and a red tilak on his forehead, and orange Kannada script lettering. No people are physically present in the scene.2010-10-09A photograph of a decorated metal deity murti standing in a floral arch. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, a purple and teal silk garment with gold border, and holds a ceremonial staff. The arch is made of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands with green leaves, topped by a golden umbrella. Beside it stands a gold peacock-shaped ornament at the lower right, and a gold figure at lower left. Behind the murti, a large smiling portrait printed on an orange banner shows a man with a red bindi, wearing an orange cloth. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-09October 11 20102010-10-11A photograph of a decorated metal murti of a standing deity, framed by a rectangular garland of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses, purple flowers, green leaves and a white jasmine border. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a rich necklace, a jewelled chest ornament and a maroon dhoti, holding a staff-like sceptre in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. It is set on a gold-carved throne-like chair against an orange backdrop showing a large smiling portrait of a man in saffron, with partial Kannada-script lettering. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA metal murti of a deity stands on a gold-carved throne-like seat, framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers, red rose petals, green leaves and white jasmine strands. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a maroon dhoti and holds a staff. Behind it a large orange banner shows a smiling man's face, partly visible at left, with partial Kannada script and large lettering. Two people's heads are visible at the lower edges of the frame. Decorative deity murti display in a satsang-style hall setting.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a silver deity murti in a flower-decorated arch of purple, yellow, red and green garlands, standing on a white-and-gold stand beside a large gold swan sculpture with spread wings. A golden umbrella canopy sits above the murti's crown, and a red-and-gold brocade cloth drapes the stand. Behind, a large printed banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, with Kannada script and large decorative lettering on an orange background. The man on the banner is a printed portrait, not a physical person, and no physical people are visible.2010-10-09October 11 20102010-10-11October 11 20102010-10-11A decorated metal deity murti seated at the centre of a dense arch of flower garlands in yellow marigolds, purple blossoms, white jasmine strands and red roses, with green leaves framing the inner panel. The murti wears a crown with red and white ornamentation, a jewelled chest ornament and gold arm bands, and rests on a gold seat. Above, a red and gold canopy with fringe hangs over the arrangement. At the left edge, a partially visible smiling man wears an orange cloth on his head, though his face is only partly shown and no identification is made. The background is orange with a partial Kannada-style signboard.2010-10-12A gilded metal murti of a deity stands inside a garland-framed arch on a golden peacock-shaped vehicle. The figure wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces, a purple and blue dhoti and holds a spear-like staff. Marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, red and green frame the arch, and a small gold umbrella rests above the head. A gold-bordered red silk cloth drapes the platform in front. Behind, a large portrait on an orange backdrop shows a smiling man with a red tilak and orange turban, the portrait's face partly obscured by the murti's frame, with the word 'Dhyanapeetam' partly visible on the banner. No people are physically present.2010-10-09A gilded metal deity murti stands at the centre, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, purple flowers, red roses and white jasmine strands, with green leaves framing it. The murti wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown, an elaborate jewelled necklace and a red and orange cloth around the waist. Golden arches and an orange shade canopy surround it. Behind the murti, a large smiling face of a man in an orange garment is partially visible at the left edge, and a red-and-orange banner with Kannada script fills the right side. The scene suggests a puja or alankaram display of the murti.2010-10-12A gilded ornate golden throne-like pedestal holds a small bronze-coloured deity murti of a standing figure wearing a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, a maroon dhoti, and holding a staff in one hand with the other raised in a blessing gesture. The murti is framed by an arch of yellow marigold garlands, red rose petals, green leaves and white jasmine strands, with purple flower tassels hanging at the sides.2010-10-11