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June 11 2015

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Three golden murti statues seated side by side on a red cloth-draped platform beneath a polka-dot green and gold tent-like canopy. The central figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha-style red beaded garland and a gold-bordered cream shawl, with a leopard-print cloth below. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a jewelled chest ornament and an orange-red dhoti with gold border. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, long garlands and a green and gold sari-like drape. These are statues, not living people.2014-01-06 +1 copiesSeptember 20 20142014-09-20A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne-like dais in front of an ornate gold arch and draped white backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces, a white and gold garland and a red and gold dhoti, with raised hands. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold headdress and orange-brown robes, and the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green and gold sari with jewelled ornaments. A red and gold garland drapes the thrones. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02Three metal deity murti seated side by side on a draped platform before a gold-framed backdrop of pale silver drapery and orange fabric. Each figure wears a red or maroon crown or headdress, layered gold necklaces, beaded garlands and jewellery. The central figure, with a deep red-purple crown and gold garland, raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the left wears a brown-red cloth and the figure on the right wears a maroon and green garment. No physical people are present.2014-09-20November 20 20142014-11-20 +2 copiesA photograph of three gilded deity murti or statues in an ornate golden shrine niche. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold face, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds ceremonial objects in its hands, with a rudraksha-style garland and a leopard-skin cloth beneath. The figure to the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces; the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari-like garment. A large pleated backdrop and a golden arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-03-12Three 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.2014-03-11Three golden murti statues seated on a dais with a gold arched backdrop and white drape. The central figure, dressed in a cream and maroon dhoti with a white and jewelled necklace, has raised hands and a tall crown with a Shiva tripundra. Flanking figures wear red and green silk with ornate gold jewellery and crowns, one in red and orange with a red headwrap. Red and gold trimmed cushions surround them. Statues only, no living people.2015-07-11 +1 copiesJuly 11 20152015-07-11Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12March 24 20142014-03-24Three life-size statues are seated side by side on a pink draped platform before a pale silver curtain with gold trim. The central figure wears a royal blue turban with a gold crest and a white tripundra mark, a blue garment, a red-and-gold sash, and layered gold and beaded garlands; it holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a brown shawl and heavy gold and bead garlands. The figure on the right wears a maroon crown with white markings, a green sari with gold border, and layered gold and pearl necklaces. The statues have gold-toned faces and hands raised in blessing, displayed as deity murti or ceremonial figures.2014-09-21