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A man in a stage setting stands at left smiling and waving, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a multicoloured flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead; he is barefoot. Behind him are a gold-coloured standing deity statue, yellow paper lanterns and hanging tassel decorations. At right, a large ornately adorned deity murti in red and silver dress and layered silver and pearl necklaces sits on a purple draped platform, framed by a big arch of red, orange and yellow flowers. Smaller decorated murtis in blue, maroon and white saris stand beside it, and a white floor fan is in the foreground.

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October 05 20132013-10-05A photograph of a person standing on a stage in front of a decorated altar, waving with one raised hand. The person wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, heavily garlanded with multicolored flower and tinsel garlands, and a gold pendant necklace; the head is bare with a red tilak on the forehead. To the right stands a large decorated deity murti, adorned with red, yellow and purple flower garlands, layered silver-and-pearl jewelry, and a red and gold skirt, seated on a purple draped platform strewn with flowers. Beside it are two smaller decorated murtis, one in blue and red robes and one in white with a veena, and a golden standing figure stands on the left. Paper lanterns and colorful tassels hang from the arch above, and a white air-conditioning unit is at the right edge. A copyright overlay appears at the lower right.2013-10-05 +2 copiesA smiling person stands on a stage in front of a decorated backdrop, waving with one hand. They wear a rust-brown dhoti and a multicoloured flower garland with tassels, plus a gold pendant and a red-and-white forehead mark. Beside them stands a golden statue of a male deity holding a staff. Behind them, a large deity murti in a red garment and purple-draped stone platform is adorned with garlands of red, orange, yellow and purple flowers and layered silver necklaces. Smaller deity figures in blue and green robes flank the scene, with yellow paper lanterns and colourful tassels hanging above. Right side shows a floor fan and an air conditioning unit.2013-10-05A person stands on a stage decorated with colourful tassels and paper lanterns, smiling and waving with one hand. The person wears a brown-orange robe with gold border, a thick multicolour flower garland, a gold pendant and a red-and-white tilak on the forehead. Beside them stands a golden statue of a male deity with a raised hand. To the right, a large silver-faced deity murti is dressed in red and white garments with layered silver necklaces and is adorned with red, orange and purple flower garlands and a purple cloth on a stand. Further right, a figure in a white and teal costume holds a veena, and a smaller deity figure in blue and green stands near the center. A pedestal fan sits at the bottom. Copyright text is in the lower right corner.2013-10-05A man stands on a stage beside a decorated deity murti dressed in red and silver ornaments, with a purple silk-draped altar and a floral arch of red, yellow and white garlands. He wears a long brown dhoti-style garment with gold border, a long multicoloured flower garland with tassels, a gold pendant necklace, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. Beside him stands a golden statue of a figure, and nearby are a smaller deity murti in blue and maroon robes and a white-clad murti holding a veena. Hanging yellow paper lanterns and colourful tassels decorate the backdrop. The man's appearance is consistent with the presentation of a person, given the long garland, gold pendant and ceremonial brown garment, though this is uncertain.2013-10-05A stage shrine with a figure in a rust-orange dhoti and light blue shirt standing barefoot beside a gold-coloured standing murti, facing a richly decorated deity murti on a purple draped platform. The central deity wears red and gold robes, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a garland of red, orange and white flowers framing it. Two smaller decorated murtis in blue and green-trimmed red robes stand nearby, and a third murti in white and green is at the right edge. Colourful tassels and yellow paper lanterns hang above a dark velvet backdrop, with a gold-trimmed red seat at the left. Several flower garlands are visible.2013-10-05October 06 20132013-10-06October 09 20132013-10-09October 10 20132013-10-10A temple-style photograph of a decorated altar with three deity murtis dressed in silk and garlanded with red, yellow and white flowers. The central figure sits on a purple draped platform, wearing a silver crown, layered necklaces and a red skirt. Flanking murtis wear blue and green silk and white garments with purple flower garlands. A standing man in a rust-orange dhoti and a blue shirt, with a yellow flower garland around his neck, faces the altar beside a brass lamp. Strings of yellow paper lanterns and colourful tassels hang from the arches behind.2013-10-05October 12 20132013-10-12A man in a rust-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left, waving his right hand, wearing a thick gold-beaded garland and a red tilak. Beside him stands a golden metal statue of a standing deity figure. At right, three decorated deity murtis sit in a shrine: the central figure in a red and pink sari-like garment with a tall silver crown, adorned with floral garlands and a flower in hand, framed by a large orange, purple and white floral arch. Two smaller murtis in purple, pink and blue garments with red floral garlands flank it. Colourful tassels hang from the ceiling and a pedestal fan is in the foreground.2013-10-09