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Photograph of three seated metal deity murtis on a red silk-draped platform, each adorned with yellow and green garlands. The central figure holds a trident and other implements and wears a crescent crown; the flanking figures wear ornate crowns and hold objects in multiple hands. A blue-bordered white sign in front reads 'This deity goes to Vancouver'. Striped purple, white and red fabric with peacock-feather motifs decorates the frame behind, and a banner with a website address is visible at the top. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of three golden metal deity murtis seated on lotus pedestals on a draped red cloth. The left figure holds a lotus and a small lamp and wears a green and red sari with gold border; the central figure, wearing a crescent-topped crown, a garland necklace and a purple and red garment, holds a trident-like staff and other implements; the right figure, with an ornate crown and a red and green sari, plays a stringed instrument (veena). Flower garlands in red, pink and silver hang at the upper left, and a white backdrop lies behind. The figures are statues, not people.2006-12-23Three gilded metal murtis of goddesses seated on lotus pedestals on a dark red draped table in front of a white backdrop. The left figure holds a bell and a small lamp-like object and wears a green and red sari with gold border and a white beaded necklace. The centre figure, with a crescent ornament on the crown, holds a trident-like implement and a drum-like object and wears a red and purple sari. The right figure plays a stringed instrument resembling a veena and wears a green and pink sari with a pearl necklace. Behind them is a striped and red decorative textile with silver trim. No people are visible.2006-12-23Three gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a draped red cloth on a stage. Each figure wears a red and green silk garment, white jasmine garlands and pink flower garlands, and crowns. The murti on the left holds a lotus-like object, the central figure holds a trident-like staff with a crescent ornament, and the right figure holds a vina and lotus. Behind them a white tent backdrop and a red, yellow and green festoon decorate the scene. No physical people are visible.2006-12-29December 30 20062006-12-30Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of three gold-coloured deity murti statues standing in a decorated shrine niche on a dark grey base. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, multiple strands of white and pearl necklaces and a flower garland. The figures on either side wear tall gold crowns, layered beaded necklaces and draped red, orange and green garments, and the figure on the right holds a stringed instrument. The niche is framed by a large arch of red, purple, white, yellow and green flower garlands with tinsel edging, and dark red fabric hangs behind the figures. The statues are offered flower garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold. No living people are visible.2006-12-29Three gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red cloth-draped platform, each on a lotus pedestal and decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink and purple flowers. The central figure wears a crescent-moon crown and a red garment with a gold necklace, and holds a trident-like emblem. The figures on either side wear crowns, gold necklaces, green and red silk garments. Behind them hang striped maroon, white and yellow floral decorations and a white backdrop. No people are visible.2006-12-29Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a shrine arch framed with red, white, yellow and green ribbon-like bunting and silver tinsel. Three gold-adorned figures stand on green draped pedestals before a deep red cloth backdrop. The central figure, in white dhoti with a gold waist sash, wears a tall crown and a long white garland, and holds a raised hand gesture. Flanking consort figures wear gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and white flower garlands with yellow blossoms, their green skirts draped over the base. No physical people are visible.2006-12-29December 23 20132013-12-23Three metal deity murtis stand on a draped red-orange cloth with gold border. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, a red garment and layered jewelled necklaces, flanked by white, yellow, red and purple flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a blue garment and a jewelled crown; the figure on the right wears a deep blue and red garment with a jewelled crown. A framed photograph on the wall above shows a man in orange-red cloth seated in meditation on rocks, with printed text beside it. No physical people are present.2008-12-26Three gilded deity murtis are seated on a yellow cloth, decorated with white and pink garlands, red and white flowers, and silver jewellery. The central figure, smaller and dressed in green and pink with a pink garland, sits between the two larger murtis. The left murti wears a green-and-gold crown and holds a trident-like attribute, while the right murti wears a silver crown and holds a small object. Gold and silver ornaments, rose petals and a carved golden backdrop with lion figures frame the shrine.2020-10-17