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Three gilded deity murti seated side by side on a golden throne before a gold-embroidered drape and carved gold frame. The central figure wears a tall ornate jeweled crown, white garments, layered jeweled necklaces and gold arm ornaments, with hands in a blessing gesture. The two flanking figures wear jeweled headdresses, one in maroon and gold, the other in pink with heavy gem necklaces. Decorative striped and sequined mantles drape the throne backs. No physical people are visible.

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July 17 20162016-07-17July 20 20142014-07-20 +1 copiesThree large statues are seated side by side on a red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornamental backdrops. The central figure, a deity murti in white and gold garments with a crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holds ceremonial objects. The figures on either side wear crowns and ornate red and gold clothing with heavy jewellery. A golden canopy frames the arrangement.2015-07-17August 24 20142014-08-24Three ornately dressed figures sit side by side on a yellow and gold draped platform beneath an elaborate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and white drapery. All three appear to be statues or murti with polished, painted faces and hands raised in blessing. The central figure wears a deep red turban with a white Shiva tripundra mark, layered gold garlands, bead necklaces and a purple-and-gold sash. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and brown robe with gold and bead necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a red turban with a gold ornament and a lime-green and red robe with heavy gold chains. The setting is a formal stage or temple-style display.2014-09-20 +1 copiesFebruary 02 20152015-02-02Two bare-chested priests in white dhotis and purple-and-gold sashes stand at a golden throne decorated with white and red flower garlands. Seated on the throne are two ornately adorned metal deity murtis: a central figure wearing a tall gold crown with a red band, a jeweled necklace and garlands, and a seated figure to the right in a gold crown with a jeweled necklace in green and gold clothing. A priest at left lifts an object toward the central murti while the other priest attends from behind. A green silk backdrop and gold arch frame the scene, with a brass lamp at right. The setting suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja of deity murtis.2015-10-18February 19 20152015-02-19February 12 20152015-02-12 +2 copiesThree gilded deity murtis are seated on a green silk cloth beneath an ornate golden arched frame, decorated with red roses, yellow and purple flower garlands and layered gold necklaces. The central figure wears an elaborate silver-and-gem embellished garment and a tall gold crown, with hands in mudra. The figures on either side wear jewelled crowns and richly coloured garments, one in maroon and one in red. No physical people are visible.2015-04-21September 20 20142014-09-20Three golden metal deity murtis are seated on a raised platform before a green satin drape and gilded arch. The central figure wears a tall red and gold crown with a Shiva-lingam style emblem, a jewelled necklace, and a purple skirt with ornate gold belt, holding a trident-like staff. The figure to the left wears a brown and gold turban and a red-brown garment with layered gold necklaces, while the figure to the right wears a tall gold and red crown with an orange and green skirt and elaborate jewelled collar. Gold ornaments, beaded jewellery and silk drapes dress all three figures. No living people are visible.2015-02-21