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Three seated golden murti figures are displayed against a navy backdrop with white snowflake-like motifs and a pink gold-bordered drape overhead. The central figure wears a tall ornate gold crown, a white and gold shawl, a red-and-maroon dhoti, layered white floral garlands and a rudraksha mala, and holds a hand in abhaya-like gesture. On the left, a figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe, gold shoulder band and leopard-print cloth holds a gold object. On the right, a figure in a gold crown with a red jewel and a green saree with gold border wears pearl and gold necklaces. Gold trishula-style staffs stand behind the central figure.

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January 18 20142014-01-18Three golden statues sit side by side on a draped stage before a navy backdrop with white flower motifs and a pink-and-gold curtain. The central figure, a deity murti with a gold crown and red gemstone, wears a rudraksha mala, ornate white and gold necklaces, a gold-bordered cream shawl, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban, leopard-print cloth and a gold belt, and holds a gold trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown with a red stone and a green sari with pink borders, with a rudraksha mala and jewellery. Garlands and a leaf offering rest on the central figure. These are statues, not physical people.2014-01-18 +1 copiesJanuary 19 20142014-01-19Photograph of three gold-painted statues seated side by side on a red silk-draped platform beneath a green and copper dotted fabric canopy with an ornate gold frame. The central deity murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and white beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold and white sash, with hands raised in blessing. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a maroon embroidered vest and a gold-bordered dhoti; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a dark green and gold sari with pearl necklaces. The statues are not physical people, so the scene contains no living people.2014-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 20 20142014-01-20 +2 copiesA photograph of three golden murti statues on an ornate gold-framed altar set against a dark patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, a gold necklace and layered beaded garlands, and sits on a leopard-print cloth draped with orange and gold fabric. The figure to the left wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces, seated on leopard print. The figure to the right wears a jewelled crown, a blue and green silk sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces and a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; all three figures are statues.2014-03-16A photograph of three golden murtis seated on a pink-draped platform before red and orange drapes. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti, a green and red sash and layered beaded necklaces with a green stone pendant, with a bowl of white grains at his feet. The murti on the left wears an orange turban and an embellished bodice with a brown shawl, and the murti on the right wears a decorated crown, a purple sari and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Gold carved panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2014-01-14July 23 20142014-07-23March 11 20142014-03-11A golden devotional statue group seated on a plush throne-like setup against a magenta draped backdrop. The central deity murti wears a tall gold crown set with red stones, a golden tunic with an ornate jewelled necklace and layered garlands, and holds a trident-like staff in the upper left hand while the right hand is raised in blessing. Flanking figures wear embellished crowns, pearl and bead necklaces, and red, orange and maroon garments, with one holding a sceptre. The scene is a deity murti arrangement adorned for worship, with the statues rather than living people as the focus.2014-01-04Three gilded statues of deities sit side by side in front of a purple draped cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a gold-and-cream shawl, and layered beaded and jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff-like object and a flame-shaped emblem in raised hands. The figure to the left wears an ornate beaded crown and pearl necklaces with a rust-red garment, and the figure to the right wears a jewelled crown, white beaded garlands and a purple garment. These are statues, not living people, presented as a deity murti ensemble with ornate jewellery and crowns.2014-01-04Three figures seated side by side on an ornate golden throne-like dais before a shimmering gold backdrop and a white draped cloth. The figures appear to be sculpted or painted statues rather than living people: the centre figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a green gem, a red stone pendant and layered white and multicoloured beaded necklaces, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange-brown robe. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-bordered saffron-and-gold shawl, holding a small ritual object. The seat is draped in red and gold cloth with gold brocade. These are deity murti or devotional statues arranged in a shrine setting.2014-07-25