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A standing man in a rust-orange unstitched robe and a long rudraksha mala with a gold-yellow sash offers flowers and a small object to a golden metal murti seated on a gilded throne. The murti wears a tall gold crown with an orange turban, a gold necklace, white garlands and red-orange flower garlands, and holds a raised hand in blessing. Behind, a gilded arch and a second person in a white and orange turban stand near the altar. The scene is an abhishekam-style puja at a temple altar.

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A man in a brown-orange sleeveless garment and an orange-red rudraksha mala offers something from a small brass vessel beside a gilded golden seat. Beside him a golden metal deity murti with a tall gold crown and orange turban sits on the gilded throne, adorned with garlands of red and white flowers and gold jewellery, its raised hand holding a gold object. A second person stands partly visible at the top, behind the figure. Gold ornate throne and deity details fill the frame.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A standing man in orange saffron robes and a red-and-white flower garland performs worship before golden deity murti seated on a throne. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and ornate gold jewellery, while the companion figure holds a golden trident and wears a gold crown. Both murti are decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. The man holds a silver plate in front of the shrine, and a gold kalasha-like vessel sits in the foreground. The setting is a stone temple with carved gold-framed arch.2009-12-30A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange-brown sleeveless garment with an orange-beaded rudraksha mala at his neck and a gold bangle on his upper arm, reaching out with his right hand toward two golden metal deity murtis decorated with flower garlands and red roses. The murti on the right wears an ornate gold crown, large earrings, a nose ring and a white jasmine garland over a red and gold garment. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and a red-and-gold garment. Behind them are red roses, green foliage and a green cloth backdrop with a gold-framed canopy. The man is a physical person; the golden figures are statues and are not counted. The orange cues and mala suggest a person, so the in-person value is set to unsure given the uncertain appearance.2013-04-14A photograph of a man with long dark hair worn down his back, wearing a rust-brown unstitched cloth over his shoulder and an orange-red rudraksha mala around his neck, reaching up with both hands to adorn a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated female figure in a blue blouse and jewelled silver crown, draped in a green and yellow silk sari with white flower garlands in red and orange. Behind them stand a golden throne-like backrest, a green cloth, a tall painted figure with a sword and orange clothing, and a turquoise wall. He appears to be placing flowers or sacred powder on the murti during a puja. One physical person is visible.2013-05-12May 05 20172017-05-05May 12 20132013-05-12A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala with a saffron-orange shawl wrapped over his bare upper body stands beside a deity murti and reaches up to adorn its head with flowers. The murti is a silver-faced female figure in a blue sari with a green and gold border, wearing a silver crown, layered gold necklaces, and red and orange floral garlands. Behind them are gilded throne-like panels and green drapery. He holds a small offering of flowers or petals in his other hand. The setting suggests puja or flower offering.2013-05-12May 05 20172017-05-05A photograph of a long-haired man in a brown sleeveless garment with an orange rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, standing at a gilded throne-like backdrop and placing a silver crown and garland on a deity murti. The murti is a silver-faced female form in a blue sari with a green-and-gold border, adorned with red and white floral garlands, gold necklaces and a silver crown, seated before a green cloth. The man holds an offering in his right hand while adjusting the crown with his left. A small oil lamp and flowers sit at the lower left. The setting is a temple-style room with a turquoise wall.2013-05-12A figure in an orange saffron garment with a long flowing black hair and a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers around the neck stands at left, one hand raised and touching the face of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall golden crown, golden ornaments and a golden necklace and is also draped with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, white, red, purple and green. The setting is a gold-framed shrine with an ornate golden arch behind. Swamiji (probable) figure is the orange-clad man performing the act of worship at the murti, identified by long hair, saffron clothing and flower garlands.2009-12-23A photograph of a ceremonial moment before a seated deity murti decorated with striped garlands of red, white, yellow and green. On the left a standing figure wears a rust-brown turban with gold ornaments, a red and white beaded garland, gold armlets and bangles, and a brown-gold cloth over the shoulder; the figure holds a long silver staff and gestures with folded hands toward the image. The murti sits on an ornate gold throne with an orange and green silk dress, gold footwear, and a jewelled crown with pink ribbons, in front of a dark red curtain.2015-04-28 +1 copies