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Three decorated deity murtis stand on a purple draped platform before a dark curtain hung with yellow paper lanterns and tassels. The central murti wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and a red skirt, and is framed by a large arch of red, orange, yellow and white flowers with purple garlands. A murti to the left wears a blue and maroon skirt with green border, and a murti to the right holds a veena and wears a white and green skirt. A white air conditioning unit stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated altar with three statues dressed as deities. The central figure is a metal murti in a red skirt and silver ornaments, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands and a purple cloth-draped platform. Statues on either side wear red-and-blue and white-and-green skirts with purple floral garlands; the right figure holds a stringed instrument. Paper lanterns and tassels hang behind, and a white floor air conditioner stands at right.2013-10-05Photograph of a decorated stage with three deity murtis on a purple draped platform. The central murti, a standing goddess figure, is adorned with a dense garland of red, yellow and orange flowers with purple accents, layered silver necklaces and a crown. Flanking figures wear a blue and maroon skirt on the left and a white and green skirt holding a veena on the right. Hanging paper lanterns and tassels decorate the backdrop, with a gold statue partly visible at the left edge and a white air conditioner on the right. No living people are visible.2013-10-05A decorated temple altar with three deity murtis under a dark maroon curtain hung with colourful tassels. The central murti stands on a purple draped platform, wearing a green skirt, layered white and blue flower garlands, a green and gold necklace and a tall crown, with an arched halo of white and red flowers behind it. To the left, a golden standing figure holds one hand raised. Two seated murtis flank the centre: the left one wears a blue and red garment, the right one wears white and green, each with a framed circular backdrop and flower garlands. A white air cooler and a standing fan are at the edges. No people are visible.2013-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06Photo 11737558October 05 20132013-10-05A 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 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.2013-10-05Three decorated deity murtis sit on raised pedestals against a dark maroon curtain. The central murti, seated on a red draped platform, wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a green and gold sari-style garment, and holds a bowl. It is framed by an arch of red roses and white jasmine garlands with green leaf accents. Flanking murtis wear green and pink or blue garments with yellow and red flower garlands and sit before ornate silver halo backdrops. Hanging colourful tassels and a wall air conditioner appear in the background. No people are visible.2013-10-08 +1 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 photograph of a decorated shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green and red silks and heavily garlanded with red roses, white jasmine and green-leaf strands. The central figure, in a red-and-gold saree with silver ornaments and a crown, holds a small vessel, and the two side figures wear green saris with yellow and red flower garlands. Red velvet drapes hang behind, with tassels above and a standing fan at right. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-10-08Three deity murtis are decorated for worship in a temple-style setting. The central murti, seated on a red draped throne, wears a silver crown, a large silver necklace with a purple-and-white pendant, and a green and maroon sari, and is framed by an arch of red and white roses and green leaves. Flanking murtis on the left and right wear green saris with yellow and white garlands and sit on pink and blue draped pedestals, with ornate silver-framed backdrops. A golden statue is partly visible behind the left murti, and maroon curtains hang with colourful tassels above. No people are present.2013-10-08