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October 17 20152015-10-17Three metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a raised platform before a green silk backdrop within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems and a red band marked with a tripundra, a blue embroidered blouse, a blue skirt and layered gold waist ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the left wears a maroon and gold turban, a multi-strand gold necklace and maroon cloth. The figure on the right wears a red and white embroidered crown, a maroon garment and a large gold necklace. A golden shawl drapes over the central figure's shoulders. No living people are visible.2015-02-19February 27 20152015-02-27April 27 20202020-04-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilt throne with a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment and heavy necklaces, holding a scepter and a fan-like object. Two smaller attendant figures in green and silver garments flank it. Yellow and red garlands drape the throne and figures, and a green cloth covers the platform. No physical people are present.2015-07-17March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesOctober 14 20152015-10-14May 14 20152015-05-14A photograph of three life-size golden-faced statues seated on a raised platform draped with an orange cloth, in front of a green backdrop and ornate gilt pillars. The central figure, a deity murti, wears a tall crown with a white tripundra, a white and green beaded necklace, a green dhoti and a long garland. The statue on the left wears a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala and a red robe, while the statue on the right wears a red and gold crown, a red choli-style blouse with white jewellery and a green sari. Hands are in mudra poses and a trident stands behind the central figure. These are statues, not living people.2015-05-17A photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis of metal figures heavily adorned with layered gold necklaces, garlands and jewelled ornaments. The central murti wears a tall crown with coloured stones and a red-and-gold garment; flanking murtis wear red turbans and crowns. Gold draped cloth covers the platform below, with three small decorated figures in front and a painted forest backdrop with warm lights framing the arch. No physical people are visible.2014-11-08October 14 20152015-10-14A photograph of a deity murti set within an ornate silver arched shrine against an orange cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a tall silver-and-jewelled crown, a dark blue velvet garment decorated with white and red stones, a green leaf garland and layered gold-coloured necklaces. Two attendant figures flank it, each in pink and green silk saris with silver and jewelled ornaments and tall decorated headpieces. The figures are carved or painted statues rather than living people. Gold coin-like ornaments border the garments.2015-09-10