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A photograph of three life-sized murti figures seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform in front of an ornate gold-painted arch and cream drapery with yellow side panels. The central figure wears a magenta and gold garment, a red turban with a silver Shiva-linga emblem, and several layered gold and bead garlands with a large pendant. The figure on the left wears a brown and red garment and a brown turban with gold garlands, while the figure on the right wears a green and red garment, a red turban with a Shiva-linga emblem, and garlands. All three have raised right hands in blessing. These are statues, not living people.

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Three 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 copiesThree metal deity murti seated side by side on a draped platform before a gold-framed backdrop of pale silver drapery and orange fabric. Each figure wears a red or maroon crown or headdress, layered gold necklaces, beaded garlands and jewellery. The central figure, with a deep red-purple crown and gold garland, raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the left wears a brown-red cloth and the figure on the right wears a maroon and green garment. No physical people are present.2014-09-20Three life-size statues are seated side by side on a pink draped platform before a pale silver curtain with gold trim. The central figure wears a royal blue turban with a gold crest and a white tripundra mark, a blue garment, a red-and-gold sash, and layered gold and beaded garlands; it holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a brown shawl and heavy gold and bead garlands. The figure on the right wears a maroon crown with white markings, a green sari with gold border, and layered gold and pearl necklaces. The statues have gold-toned faces and hands raised in blessing, displayed as deity murti or ceremonial figures.2014-09-21November 20 20142014-11-20 +2 copiesSeptember 20 20142014-09-20May 14 20152015-05-14Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12June 06 20142014-06-06A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne-like dais in front of an ornate gold arch and draped white backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces, a white and gold garland and a red and gold dhoti, with raised hands. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold headdress and orange-brown robes, and the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green and gold sari with jewelled ornaments. A red and gold garland drapes the thrones. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02Three golden murti statues are seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and gold crown, a red and gold blouse, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a wide maroon skirt heavy with gold ornaments, holding a trident-like staff on the left and a flame-shaped object on the right, with open palms raised. The figure on the left wears a red-brown turban and a maroon and gold outfit with layered gold necklaces; the figure on the right wears a tall crown with gold ornaments, a purple skirt with gold borders, and layered gold necklaces. Turquoise and orange drapes hang over the seated figures. These are statues, not living people.2015-04-04Three golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a white draped platform in front of a green curtain set within an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and white crown with a crescent motif, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a magenta skirt with gold ornaments and a teal and gold shawl; it holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figures on either side wear jewelled bodices, layered gold waist ornaments, a red turban on the left and a purple crown on the right, with orange and gold shawls. Gold staffs topped with small emblems rise behind the central figure. No living people are visible.2015-04-04Three golden murti statues seated on a dais with a gold arched backdrop and white drape. The central figure, dressed in a cream and maroon dhoti with a white and jewelled necklace, has raised hands and a tall crown with a Shiva tripundra. Flanking figures wear red and green silk with ornate gold jewellery and crowns, one in red and orange with a red headwrap. Red and gold trimmed cushions surround them. Statues only, no living people.2015-07-11 +1 copies