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A photograph of three gilded deity murti or statues in an ornate golden shrine niche. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold face, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds ceremonial objects in its hands, with a rudraksha-style garland and a leopard-skin cloth beneath. The figure to the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces; the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari-like garment. A large pleated backdrop and a golden arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.

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Three golden deity murti seated side by side on a raised golden throne with a yellow and polka-dot cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red stones, a red and gold silk shawl, layered rudraksha malas and ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a staff and other symbolic objects. The figure on the left wears a golden turban with a red-brown cloth, a brown garment and multiple jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled golden crown, an orange garment and garlands of pearls and gems. A leopard-print cloth covers the seat beneath them.2014-03-11March 13 20142014-03-13Three gilded metal murtis seated together on a golden throne-like altar against a red and purple backdrop inside an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red stones, a green silk sash, rudraksha malas and layered ceremonial necklaces, with hands raised in blessing. The figures on either side wear turbans or jeweled crowns, rudraksha malas, heavy gold and jeweled necklaces and bracelets, and draped brown and orange garments. Rose petals are scattered on the golden base.2014-03-24March 10 20142014-03-10Three ornately dressed golden murtis seated side by side on a raised throne beneath a gold canopy with polka-dot green fabric. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red jewels, a red and gold shawl, a long rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban, brown robes, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, an orange garment, a green and red jewelled necklace, and a rudraksha mala. Leopard-print cloth covers the seat.2014-03-11March 24 20142014-03-24March 20 20142014-03-20Three gilded statues seated side by side on a red-draped platform beneath a gold ornamental arch against a pink and gold backdrop. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, multiple arms raised in gesture, a red-beaded rudraksha mala, a gold pendant and a patterned leopard-print seat cover. The statue on the left wears an orange turban and orange-gold shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and the statue on the right wears a gold crown, pink and gold dress and gold jewellery. No living people are visible.2014-03-10A 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.2014-03-16Three ornate deity murtis are seated side by side on a gilded throne-like peetha beneath a golden arch carved with lions and floral motifs. The central figure wears a tall dark crown with gold ornaments, a yellow shawl draped over the shoulders, a golden and jewelled necklace, and bangles, and holds a trident. The figure on the left wears a rust-red and brown garment with a turban, and the figure on the right wears a gold and red sari with a jewelled crown. Gold tinsel drapes and a backdrop of red beads frame the group, with flowers at the lower left. These are statues, not physical people.2014-08-01March 10 20142014-03-10Three life-sized statues sit side by side on a gold-framed dais against a shimmering gold-and-silver backdrop with a white draped cloth above. The central figure, a deity murti, wears a tall jewelled crown with a green stone, a multi-strand gold necklace and white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl. The left statue wears a red-orange turban and saffron-orange garments with rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, while the right figure wears a jewelled cap, gold-and-yellow shawl and gold garland. The statues are decorated with ornate jewellery and flowers at their feet.2014-07-24