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A photograph of a stage at a temple-style hall with ornate cream arches and dark maroon drapes hung with colourful tassels. A man standing at left wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, a white bandage on his left arm, a gold necklace and white flower garland, and holds a pink flower while making an abhaya gesture. At centre sits a deity murti dressed in a green and gold sari, draped in white and red garlands, on a red cloth-covered seat. Two smaller deity murtis in green and blue garments with garlands flank the central figure on pink and blue draped platforms. A gold throne edge appears at far left and a white fan at lower left.

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A photograph of a standing man in a brown dhoti with gold border and a gold necklace, a white garland around his neck, hands in anjali mudra and holding a pink flower, smiling beside a stage. Behind him, three seated deity murti are decorated with garlands: the central one is a large figure in green and red silk with a silver crown, framed by red and white flower arches, flanked by two smaller murtis in green and blue silk. Red and pink draped cloth covers the platform, with colourful tassels hanging from the arches above and a white fan at the lower left.2013-10-08October 08 20132013-10-08A man stands at left in a brown dhoti and brown shawl with a white garland and a gold chain, holding a pink flower and raising his hand in greeting, beside a decorated stage. A large deity murti sits centrally on a red draped seat under a red and white floral arch, adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a green sari, with two smaller decorated figures seated on each side in green and blue garments and garlands. Colourful tassel decorations hang from an arched backdrop, with a fan and cabinet visible at the edges. a person is the man standing at left, identified by his clothing and garlands rather than by his face.2013-10-08A photograph of a temple stage hung with colourful tassel decorations. A man in a brown dhoti and shawl, with a white garland and a gold chain, stands at left holding a pink flower and raising one hand in a blessing gesture while smiling. Behind him, three deity murtis sit on thrones: the central figure in a red and green silk draped in white and red flower garlands with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by two smaller murtis in green and yellow and blue garments with garlands. A white fan stands at the edge of the stage. Possibly a Satsang or darshan setting.2013-10-08A standing man in a rust-brown and gold-bordered dhoti and matching shawl wears a heavy gold necklace and a gold-toned ear ornament, holding a white cloth or paper in one hand. Beside him stands a golden metal statue of a deity. Three seated deity murtis are arranged in front of a tall floral arch of orange, white and purple garlands; the central murti is dressed in a pink and green sari with a silver crown and a green stalk in hand, while the flanking murtis wear purple, pink and blue garments with red flower garlands. Hanging tassels in pink, yellow and green decorate the backdrop, and a white air conditioner and fan sit at the right edge.2013-10-09A 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.2013-10-09A standing man in a rust-brown dhoti and wrap with a gold-bead garland raises one hand in blessing beside a gilded statue of a standing deity on the left. Behind him, a large deity murti dressed in a pink and green sari with a silver crown and garlands sits on a red throne framed by an orange, white and purple floral arch. Two smaller deity figures in purple and blue silk saris with floral garlands flank the central murti, with a pedestal fan in front and decorative tassels hanging above. The man's appearance with a gold garland and saffron-brown clothing suggests a person, though the image is not conclusive.2013-10-09October 10 20132013-10-10October 09 20132013-10-09A photograph of a festive temple-style stage decorated with flower garlands, tassels and a large floral arch. A standing man in a brown dhoti and shawl with gold trim, wearing a gold-bead garland and smiling, raises one hand in greeting beside a golden statue. Behind him sit three deity murti dressed in bright silk and flower garlands, with the central figure in a pink and green robe seated on a red cloth throne under a floral arch. The photo shows a Navarathri alankara display. a person is shown with a shaved head, gold necklace and brown garment, greeting the deities.2013-10-09A photograph of a standing man in an ochre-brown dhoti and shawl with gold borders, wearing a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style garland, raising one hand in greeting on a stage. He has long swept-back hair and a bindi. Beside him a gold-coloured statue stands. In the centre, a large decorated deity murti sits on a red throne draped in red and pink silk, adorned with white and purple flower garlands, a tall crown and a flowered arch, flanked by two smaller decorated deity figures in purple and blue skirts with floral garlands. Colourful tassels hang above and a cooler stands at right, with rose petals on the floor.2013-10-09October 09 20132013-10-09