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July 23 20142014-07-23July 23 20142014-07-23 +1 copiesA 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.2014-01-14Three golden figures seated together on a dark navy backdrop with white star-flower motifs and orange drapery. The central figure sits on a throne with a tall ornate gold-and-white crown, multiple beaded necklaces, a red gem pendant and an orange-red shawl over a rust-brown garment, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Flanking figures wear rust-red and orange garments with heavy white and gold jewellery; the left wears a red-orange turban, the right a tall gold crown with red stone. These appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, shown in an ornate shrine-style display.2014-01-20 +2 copiesThree 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 11 20142014-03-11March 11 20142014-03-11July 25 20142014-07-25Three 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.2014-03-11May 20 20142014-05-20A 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 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