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May 12 2008

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A photograph of three large metal deity murtis displayed on a green-and-red draped altar against a white wall, decorated with multicoloured garlands in yellow, green, red, white and pink. The central figure wears an orange crown, a white dhoti-like cloth, a silver shield-shaped ornament and carries a spear or trident; the flanking figures wear gold crowns, layered white and red beaded necklaces, and gold armlets. Garlands drape across the altar. A wall clock and a partially visible woman in white stand at the right edge. No living person is clearly the main subject.2007-11-09A photograph of three dark-stone deity murtis on a red and green draped platform in a plain white-tiled room. The central murti wears an orange cloth crown, a gold crown, heavy silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ceremonial implement. Flanking murtis on either side wear gold crowns, layered jewellery and garlands. All three are decorated with long garlands in yellow, red, green and white flowers. A wall clock is visible at upper right. No physical people are present; the figures are statues.2007-11-11Three gilded deity murti are displayed together on a wooden stand in front of a pale wall, framed by a curved red arch. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a heavily ornamented golden breastplate set with gems, and layered gold necklaces. Flanking figures wear pointed crowns, jeweled white-and-green collars, and colourful silk garments in purple, pink, and green. All three are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green, white, and blue flower strands. No people are visible.October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA deity murti in a decorated shrine is the central subject, seated on a red-draped throne with a pink-and-gold crown and large round eyes. It wears layered gold and red jewelled necklaces, a red-and-gold silk garment, and is heavily garlanded with orange, pink, purple and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each wearing a crown, garlands and beaded adornments. Behind them hang grey drapes and ornate gilded metal panels, with a trident-like staff visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine showing three metal deity murtis on a raised red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and red rose garlands. The central figure is a standing deity murti with a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a green-rimmed face or shield-like ornament; flanking figures wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns and red-maroon garments. Behind them are colourful draped cloths in purple, yellow and green, brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on a shelf. No people are visible.2012-10-23August 20 20152015-08-20A night photograph of a gilded processional deity murti standing centrally in a large circular garland frame of marigold-yellow, maroon, green, pink and white flowers. The central golden figure wears a red and gold crown, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a dark purple garment and a gold sash, and holds a staff. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, each wearing a gold crown and jewelled collar, with red and magenta drapes. Gilded arch panels frame the scene on the left and right against a dark background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2006-09-02December 28 20092009-12-28November 12 20102010-11-12Three ornate metal deity murtis stand on a decorated platform, garlanded with thick bands of flowers in green, red, orange, white, purple and yellow. The central figure wears a tall crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a staff. The two flanking figures wear crowns and jewellery, one in a red and gold sari-like cloth. Behind them a seated white statue in orange robes sits on a golden throne with a red drape. Brass oil lamps and a small brass figure appear at the sides, and a microphone stands at the lower left.2010-11-12November 09 20072007-11-09