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December 10 20152015-12-10June 06 20142014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06Three ornately dressed figures sit side by side on a yellow and gold draped platform beneath an elaborate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and white drapery. All three appear to be statues or murti with polished, painted faces and hands raised in blessing. The central figure wears a deep red turban with a white Shiva tripundra mark, layered gold garlands, bead necklaces and a purple-and-gold sash. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and brown robe with gold and bead necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a red turban with a gold ornament and a lime-green and red robe with heavy gold chains. The setting is a formal stage or temple-style display.2014-09-20 +1 copiesThree 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.2014-10-12September 21 20142014-09-21Three 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.2014-09-21July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesDecember 09 20152015-12-09 +1 copiesDecember 09 20152015-12-09A 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.2015-07-02September 20 20142014-09-20