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A young man in saffron-orange ritual garments with a rudraksha mala performs aarti before three seated figures on an ornate gilded throne. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a gold-and-maroon garment, and the two flanking figures wear turbans and ornate garlands; all three have silvery-white faces, indicating they are sculpted deity murti or statues rather than living people. A silver aarti lamp with flame is held in the man's right hand. Behind them is a gold arched frame and embroidered red-and-gold textile backdrop.

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A young priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and tripundra marks on his forehead raises a silver lamp toward three ornately dressed figures seated on a gold throne. The three are silver-faced murti statues: the central one wears a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, a multi-strand pearl and jewelled necklace, and a gold dhoti; the left figure wears an orange-red turban and layered garlands; the right figure wears a patterned red-and-gold crown and a golden shawl. A gold-embossed arch and a brocaded backdrop frame the scene.2014-05-10A young priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala holds a silver lamp with three lit wicks, offering arati before three seated figures on a gold-draped dais. The seated figures are golden statues or murtis: the central one wears a tall gold crown set with coloured stones, a layered pearl and jewel necklace, and gold ornaments; the figure on the left wears a maroon turban and red garment; the figure on the right wears an ornate red-and-gold headdress, pearl necklaces and an orange shawl. A gold-leaf arch and a mirrored, embroidered backdrop frame the scene.2014-05-10May 01 20142014-05-01May 10 20142014-05-10May 01 20142014-05-01A man in an ornate maroon and gold embroidered robe and a tall gold crown stands at left, holding a lit flame on a dish toward three figures seated on a gold-draped throne beneath a gilded arch. Central and right figures wear gold and red garments, crowns and flower garlands, with a long white staff leaning beside them; the figures appear to be deity murtis or statues rather than living people. Red drapery and a smoky haze fill the background. A man in white dhoti and a garland-wearing attendant appear at the left edge.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a ritual scene under a red and white draped tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing an ornate golden crown-like headdress, a rust-red embroidered kurta with gold paisley patterns, and a beaded necklace, holds a small brass bell in one hand and a lamp or offering in the other. Beside him, a man in white dhoti with a white flower garland and a rust-coloured shawl stands with hands together. Before them sits a golden throne-like seat with metal deity murtis and garlands of red and white flowers, and a flame burns in a brass lamp in front. The statue on the right holds a staff.2014-05-10May 01 20142014-05-01December 28 20112011-12-28Photograph inside a temple-like room with white walls and red draped fabric. A man in an ornate golden crown and a rust-red embroidered robe with a long shawl stands centre, wearing a gold-and-bead garland. To the left, a man in saffron-brown dhoti holds a silver tray of offerings and a small vessel. Along the right, several seated deity murtis or ceremonial figures are adorned with flower garlands, gold crowns and jeweled attire, set before a richly embroidered blue-and-gold backdrop. Floral decoration and food offerings such as fruit and sweets lie on the floor.2014-05-10