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January 18 20142014-01-18 +2 copiesJuly 23 20142014-07-23A 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.2014-01-14July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesThree golden murti statues seated side by side on a decorated platform against red and blue draped cloth. The central figure wears a tall gold and jewelled crown, a long orange garment, layered white and green stone necklaces, and a leopard-print cloth behind him, holding a trident-like staff in each raised hand. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a saffron-toned robe. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, a maroon garment, white jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha mala. These are statues, not physical people, shown as deity murti in a temple setting.2014-01-12Three life-size deity murtis sit side by side on a draped red and gold dais beneath an ornate gilded arch and cream curtain. The central figure is gold-faced with a tall gold crown, a Shiva-lingam and crescent emblem on the headdress, a jeweled white necklace and a gold-and-red dhoti, with hands raised in blessing posture. The figure on the left wears a red turban, beaded garlands and an orange-and-gold dress. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a lingam emblem, a green sari with red and gold borders, and heavy jeweled necklaces. Gold tassel-trimmed red drapes frame the group.2015-07-01July 23 20142014-07-23Three golden statues sit side by side on a draped stage before a navy backdrop with white flower motifs and a pink-and-gold curtain. The central figure, a deity murti with a gold crown and red gemstone, wears a rudraksha mala, ornate white and gold necklaces, a gold-bordered cream shawl, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban, leopard-print cloth and a gold belt, and holds a gold trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown with a red stone and a green sari with pink borders, with a rudraksha mala and jewellery. Garlands and a leaf offering rest on the central figure. These are statues, not physical people.2014-01-18 +1 copiesMay 20 20142014-05-20July 23 20142014-07-23 +1 copiesThree gilded statues seated side by side under a gold-embroidered canopy with yellow satin draping. The central deity murti is blue-skinned with a tall gold crown set with coloured stones, wearing a heavy gold necklace, a brocade red and gold shawl, and a blue dhoti with a jewelled waist ornament, its hands raised in blessing. To the left, a golden figure in a brown and maroon turban wears layered gold chains and a rudraksha mala, seated on a leopard-print cushion. To the right, a golden figure in an ornate red and gold crown and orange sari wears a gold necklace and holds a hand in a gesture of blessing. Leopard-print cushions cover the seats.2014-03-15A 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.2015-05-17