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A deity murti is seated on a golden elephant-shaped seat before an ornate gold arched backdrop, draped with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with green leaves. The figure wears an orange silk garment with gold border, a gold crown with red jewel, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles. Its hands hold lotus-like objects. No living person is clearly the focus; the scene is a decorated ritual murti display.

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A gilded deity murti is seated on a golden lion-supported throne backed by an ornate golden arch with a teal cloth niche. The murti wears a tall golden crown with red jewel accents, a red and gold garment, and layered gold necklaces. It is heavily adorned with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands, with green leaves between them. A mint-green silk cloth drapes below the seat. A white floor-standing air conditioner stands at the right edge. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity display, with no visible person.2015-02-25A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like simhasana with a large gilded lion figure in front, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an orange garment, a jewelled silver-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled collar. Pink velvet draping and gilded lion statues flank the scene, and an ornate gold arch frames the throne. No living people are visible.2014-09-28March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesA deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04April 14 20122012-04-14October 04 20112011-10-04A deity murti of the goddess seated on a gilded peacock-shaped vahana throne, adorned with thick red, yellow and green flower garlands draped on both sides. She wears a green and red silk sari with gold zari borders, a red blouse, layered silver and gemstone necklaces, a jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, and holds a golden lotus or fruit in one hand. The gilded arched backdrop and dark drapes frame the scene. No people are visible.2015-04-26 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesDecember 24 20132013-12-24A richly decorated deity murti stands in a shrine-like alcove framed by layered garlands of red roses, orange marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, heavy silver-toned necklaces and a red-and-gold silk garment with a green velvet blouse, and holds a small object in one hand. In front sits a large gilded ceremonial vessel or kalasha decorated with floral motifs. Silver repoussé panels and a striped red-and-white cloth form the backdrop, with colourful lights glowing at the right edge.2018-04-21September 28 20142014-09-28