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Three gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a cream draped platform in front of a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a garland of beads, a magenta skirt with gold border, and a teal and green shawl; it holds a trident-like staff. The murtis on either side wear orange and brown or orange and purple garments, red and gold crowns, layered gold necklaces, and raise their hands in blessing. No living people are visible.

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Three golden murti statues are seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a red and gold blouse, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a wide maroon skirt heavy with gold ornaments, holding a trident-like staff on the left and a flame-shaped object on the right, with open palms raised. The figure on the left wears a red-brown turban and a maroon and gold outfit with layered gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a tall crown with gold ornaments, a purple skirt with gold borders, and layered gold necklaces. Turquoise and orange drapes hang over the seated figures. These are statues, not living people.2015-04-04Three ornately dressed golden murti figures sit side by side on a raised golden-draped platform before a green curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a teal and maroon sash, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. Figures on either side wear rust-red and purple-blue garments with orange and green shawls, layered gold necklaces and jewelled headwear. Partial heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The three figures are statues, not physical people.2015-04-03Three golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a white draped platform in front of a green curtain set within an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and white crown with a crescent motif, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a magenta skirt with gold ornaments and a teal and gold shawl; it holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figures on either side wear jewelled bodices, layered gold waist ornaments, a red turban on the left and a purple crown on the right, with orange and gold shawls. Gold staffs topped with small emblems rise behind the central figure. No living people are visible.2015-04-04April 03 20152015-04-03Three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall crown with a crescent and pale blue-and-gold shawl, holds one hand in abhaya gesture and carries a small trident-like staff; the figures on either side wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in red and gold, the other in purple with orange-and-gold drapes. Gold jewellery, garlands and layered gold waist ornaments adorn all three, and the lower area is covered with cream silk. Lower corners show dark silhouettes of people, not clearly identifiable. This is a photograph of deity statues rather than living people.2015-04-03April 04 20152015-04-04February 02 20152015-02-02February 23 20152015-02-23February 23 20152015-02-23April 04 20152015-04-04A photograph of three metal murti figures seated side by side within an ornate gold arched frame against a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold and red crown, a gold and white ornate necklace, a deep blue skirt with gold jewelled bands, and holds a staff and a flame-shaped object. Figures on either side wear red and maroon garments, layered gold necklaces, and jewelled headdresses, one with a pink and gold crown. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murtis.2015-02-23Three deity murtis are seated together on a raised golden throne-like platform framed by an ornate gold arch against a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a gold-embroidered purple skirt, layered gold necklaces and holds a trident-like staff and a ritual hand gesture. The figure to the left wears a brown-and-gold turban, a red-and-brown shawl and gold ornaments, while the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red band, a green-and-orange skirt with a green sash and jewelled necklaces. Gold brocade cloth covers the platform front. No people are visible.2015-02-21