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A photograph of a stage display of white marble-like deity murtis dressed in vivid red and orange silk garments with gold and green borders. The central figure holds a bow and arrow and wears a gold crown, flanked by a second figure with a gold crown and a female figure wearing a gold headpiece. Each is draped in red and pink flower garlands, and a green leafy vine with orange and red blossoms frames the backdrop over red drapery. A red fruit or offering sits on the stage floor below, with a dark pedestal beneath. Several other murtis are partially visible at the right edge.

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Three white marble-like deity murtis stand side by side before a red velvet drape, framed by a garland arch of green leaves, orange marigolds and white and red flowers. Each figure wears a gold crown, orange and gold embroidered garments with green-and-gold borders, and heavy floral garlands. The central figure holds a bow-like staff and raises a hand in blessing; the left figure holds a staff topped with an ornament, and the right figure raises one hand in blessing. A lotus-shaped gold ornament is mounted above them. The setting suggests a temple altar decorated for worship.2008-10-22Photograph of three white marble deity murtis standing side by side before a deep red draped backdrop, decorated with garlands of red, pink and white flowers. The figures wear orange and red silk garments with gold embroidered borders, gold crowns and ornaments, and the central and right figures raise hands in blessing. Red flowers and a small offering lie at their feet, with a brass lamp visible at the lower left. No physical people are visible, so this is a statue depiction of deity murtis rather than a living person.2008-10-23October 23 20082008-10-23October 22 20082008-10-22A temple altar with three deity murtis in front of a red draped backdrop framed by a garland of orange and red flowers and green leaves. The central murti is seated on a throne and wears a tall gold crown, a red garment, and a bright yellow, red and green flower garland draped over its lap, while holding a staff. The murti on the left and the one on the right are standing, each wearing gold crowns, red and gold garments, layered necklaces, and holding staffs or raising a hand in blessing. Decorative red-and-orange ornaments hang on the backdrop between them. The scene is an altar display of deity murtis rather than people.2008-10-22October 23 20082008-10-23A decorated altar with three deity murtis in red and gold garments and crowns, framed by a red backdrop, flowers and peacock feathers. The central figure wears a halo-style crown and holds a staff and a pink flower; the figures on either side also hold staffs and pink flowers. A small seated doll in purple attire sits at lower left. Gold trim, garlands and a brass lamp appear at the base.2008-05-12October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of three large deity murtis displayed on a black altar dais in front of a deep red draped backdrop framed by a garland of orange and red flowers, peacock feathers and green foliage. The central murti wears a tall crown with a halo, a red and gold garment, a gold necklace and holds a stick-like staff. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and red-gold robes, and the one on the right wears a red and gold sari-style garment with a gold crown and gold necklaces. A small figure in a purple and gold outfit with a crown sits at the lower left, and the altar is decorated with rose petals and flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12KAILASA OHIO, USA - SarvajnapeetamA photograph of a temple shrine with three white deity murti figures dressed in orange and gold garments, adorned with red and white flower garlands and gold crowns. A white marble statue of a bearded saint with an orange head wrap sits at the left, garlanded. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes sit on a dais; the central man wears a rudraksha mala and gestures with his hands near a microphone, while the man at the lower left wears an orange shawl and a mala. Brass oil lamps, a peacock-feather fan, and white lilies in vases decorate the stage against a red drape with floral garland framing.2008-10-22A photograph of a devotional shrine displaying three white marble deity murtis dressed in orange and gold ornate garments with peacock-feather embroidery. The central figure raises a hand in blessing and holds a long staff, flanked by two standing figures, one holding a bow-like staff and the other with a veil draped over the head. Each wears a tall peacock-fan crown, layered necklaces and earrings. Smaller murtis and brass or silver vessels sit on the altar below, with marigold-coloured flowers. A red backdrop sits behind. No physical people are visible.2014-03-16