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A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva standing on a golden peetha, wearing a silver crown and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident, with a golden multi-headed cobra hood behind it. The figure is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, green leaves and red roses, with a pink flower pinned at its side. Behind the murti is a large orange banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, beside Kannada-script lettering. No physical people are visible.

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October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a small gilded deity murti standing at the centre of a shrine, wearing a jewelled crown, layered ornate necklaces and a green garment, holding a trident and a pink flower. The murti is framed by a large oval of yellow marigold garlands with purple and green flower borders and red rose accents. Above it rises a golden five-hooded cobra canopy, and behind is a large orange backdrop with a partly visible smiling face. The golden pedestal below has a textured rocky design. No physical people are visible.2010-10-10October 10 20102010-10-10A gilded metal murti of a deity stands inside a garland-framed arch on a golden peacock-shaped vehicle. The figure wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces, a purple and blue dhoti and holds a spear-like staff. Marigold and rose garlands in yellow, purple, red and green frame the arch, and a small gold umbrella rests above the head. A gold-bordered red silk cloth drapes the platform in front. Behind, a large portrait on an orange backdrop shows a smiling man with a red tilak and orange turban, the portrait's face partly obscured by the murti's frame, with the word 'Dhyanapeetam' partly visible on the banner. No people are physically present.2010-10-09October 11 20102010-10-11A decorated metal deity murti stands on a tall gilded pedestal, draped with thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers and green leaves, with a multicoloured fringed canopy above. The murti wears an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces and a red gemstone at the chest, with raised hands. Behind it a large orange banner shows a smiling man with a red bindi and orange clothing, while Kannada script and a large decorative logo appear on the backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-13 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of Shiva-like form stands at the centre of a shrine, framed by a large golden cobra hood with multiple hoods above its head. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-red crown with a heart-shaped motif, and a trident is held at its side. The murti is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves, with a pink lotus placed at its chest and layered jewelled necklaces. Behind it, an orange banner shows partial Kannada-script lettering and a logo. No physical people are visible.2010-10-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden elephant-shaped cart with wheels, placed in front of an orange backdrop. The murti wears a crown, gold ornaments, a red skirt and green lower cloth, and is garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower strands. A multicoloured tasselled parasol stands above it. On the backdrop, a large portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, beside Kannada-script lettering. A wooden lectern with gold carving and a microphone stand are at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2010-10-12A metal murti of a deity stands on a gold-carved throne-like seat, framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers, red rose petals, green leaves and white jasmine strands. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a maroon dhoti and holds a staff. Behind it a large orange banner shows a smiling man's face, partly visible at left, with partial Kannada script and large lettering. Two people's heads are visible at the lower edges of the frame. Decorative deity murti display in a satsang-style hall setting.2010-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a silver deity murti in a flower-decorated arch of purple, yellow, red and green garlands, standing on a white-and-gold stand beside a large gold swan sculpture with spread wings. A golden umbrella canopy sits above the murti's crown, and a red-and-gold brocade cloth drapes the stand. Behind, a large printed banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark, with Kannada script and large decorative lettering on an orange background. The man on the banner is a printed portrait, not a physical person, and no physical people are visible.2010-10-09