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Three metal murtis stand before a large golden hooded serpent canopy. The central figure is a golden deity murti with four arms, holding a conch-like object and a staff-like emblem, wearing a tall crown, layered golden necklaces and a long garland of golden coins. Flanking figures are silver-toned murtis in deep maroon and orange-gold draped cloth, with silver necklaces and coin garlands. A small red offering sits at the base of the central figure. No physical people are visible.

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March 03 20152015-03-03A gilded statue of a deity stands before a large golden seven-headed cobra hood, with a second cobra canopy behind it. The central figure wears a gold necklace and garland and has a red flower at its base. Two smaller gilded figures flank it, wearing maroon and gold draped cloth, strands of gold coins and white beaded necklaces. On the right wall, a framed panel reads Bhasmaabhishekam for Sreyambhu Lingam, and a framed photograph of a crowd is visible at the upper left. The statues are arranged on a plinth in a temple-like setting.2015-03-02 +1 copiesPhoto 11728353 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Vishnu is seated under a large gilded five-headed serpent hood, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in green and gold saris with jeweled crowns. The central figure wears a gold-and-green garment with a heavy jeweled necklace, a tall crown, and holds ceremonial emblems. The orange-gold drapery is covered in sequins, beadwork and embroidered medallions. No physical people are present; the figures are statues in a temple shrine.2016-07-04 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.2016-04-24March 03 20152015-03-03Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12A photograph of three gilded deity murti or statues in an ornate golden shrine niche. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold face, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds ceremonial objects in its hands, with a rudraksha-style garland and a leopard-skin cloth beneath. The figure to the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces; the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari-like garment. A large pleated backdrop and a golden arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-03-12August 01 20142014-08-01Three ornately dressed golden murtis seated side by side on a raised throne beneath a gold canopy with polka-dot green fabric. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red jewels, a red and gold shawl, a long rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban, brown robes, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, an orange garment, a green and red jewelled necklace, and a rudraksha mala. Leopard-print cloth covers the seat.2014-03-11December 19 20162016-12-19Three golden deity murtis of Venkateshwara (Vishnu) with two consorts stand decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The central murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a white silk garment with ornate silver-and-gold jewelry and a green gem pendant. The figures on either side wear pointed patterned crowns, heavy gold necklaces and pink-purple garments, with red-and-yellow garlands draping across them. Red silk drapery sits behind, against a warm brown backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-02-11