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A photograph of three deity murtis (metal or stone idols) standing in a golden arched shrine niche. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a tall crown, a large gold necklace with green and red stones, and red-and-gold earrings. Flanked on each side by a murti, the left wearing an orange garment and the right a green-blue garment, all three draped with long garlands of white jasmine and red flower strands. A brass kalasha/vessel with a white-tipped cloth sits at the base before a red cloth. Ornate golden carved panels frame the shrine. No physical people are visible; the figures are murtis.2012-05-03November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a deity murti group in a gold-framed shrine arch, dressed for worship. The central figure wears an orange turban, a gold-embroidered ornamental garment, and a crown, holding a staff-like ceremonial rod. Two flanking figures wear teal-green and red silk, jewelled crowns, and heavy white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold and red rose accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered at the base, and a brass oil lamp (deepam) stands at left beside a dark stone niche carving. No physical people are visible.2011-11-01Three bronze-finished metal murti statues of deities stand together before a stone altar, decorated with white jasmine garlands, red roses and ornate jewelled crowns and necklaces. The central figure wears a green embroidered garment, an orange sash, a tall jewelled crown and a gold ornamental necklace, while the figures on either side wear green and red dress with matching ornaments. Marigold flower offerings sit in a brass plate on the altar above. No physical people are visible.2010-12-23A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis in a gilded arched niche backed by orange and gold draped cloth. The central figure wears an orange cloth, a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha-style chest ornament and a white and red flower garland. Two flanking figures wear red and gold brocade garments, jewelled crowns and white jasmine garlands with red and yellow flowers. The murtis are statues, not people, and no physical people are visible. Brass vessels and a lamp sit on a ledge at the upper right, with banana leaves at the left edge.2013-01-02January 02 20132013-01-02January 02 20132013-01-02November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesThree deity murti sit in a gilded arched shrine with a teal backdrop, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident, and sits on a golden-brown cushion with a green-bordered cloth. Two female figures flank him, each wearing orange and red saris, gold jewellery and tall crowns, holding objects in their hands. A small animal figure sits near the left figure's feet. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people present.2013-01-02November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of three decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, with no living people visible. Two larger seated murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat draped with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a pink-orange sari, a gold crown, layered silver necklaces and gold hand ornaments. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a pink and gold crown and layered silver jewelry. A smaller standing murti at the left wears a gold crown, a green cloak and a garland of white and red flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a gold-and-orange curtain forms the backdrop.2013-09-04December 12 20172017-12-12