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June 06 20142014-06-06A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis displayed before a gilded arch with carved lion-faced crest and blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a white and gold garland and a striped orange-and-green shawl over white dhoti; the figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklace with green pendant and a golden-brown dhoti; the figure on the right wears a black and silver headdress, red and gold sari and layered jewelry. Each stands on a draped cloth with gold borders, with a dark maroon curtain behind the right side. No physical people are visible.2014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06Three life-size deity murtis stand before a gilded arched frame with a carved lion-head crest and blue draped curtain. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, white and gold garlands, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange shawl with green stripes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold sash and a large green pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, a red and gold saree with heavy gold jewellery. Small brass lamps stand at the base, and the scene is a temple display.2014-06-06October 14 20152015-10-14Ornate deity murti set on a golden arched throne-canopy with a red drape behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a Vaishnavite urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, a dark blue garment, layered pink and gold garlands, and a large jewelled chest ornament. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, each in a crown, teal and blue garments and jewelled necklaces, with gold-edged garland sashes draped across all three. Red satin covers the platform and a small oil lamp is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2015-10-16October 31 20152015-10-31July 02 20152015-07-02December 23 20172017-12-23Three life-size painted statues stand in front of a dark maroon velvet curtain and a green backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The centre figure is a deity murti with a tall green and gold crown, a blue and gold robe, a green dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces; its hands show abhaya-style gestures. To its left a male statue wears a rust-coloured turban, a brown and orange shawl, and ornate gold and bead necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. To its right a female statue wears a red and gold saree, a crown with a vertical tilak mark, a rudraksha mala, and holds white flowers. No living people are visible.2014-06-19Three ornately decorated deity murti stand before a gold arched backdrop with a purple cloth. The central figure wears a jewelled crown with a tall tiered headdress, a green and gold dhoti, a green sash with gold bead garlands, and a large jewelled necklace; the figure on the left wears a red-brown turban, orange-gold dress, and bead garlands, and the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled headdress, a green-gold sari and layered beaded necklaces. All three have raised hands and vertical tilaka marks. Photograph of statues, not living people.2015-11-19Three life-size deity murtis stand together on a crimson satin draped plinth in front of a gold-painted arch and purple backdrop. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, a multi-strand bead and pendant necklace, and a green dhoti with gold border. The figure to the left wears a red turban, red and orange sari and heavy gold jewellery. The figure to the right wears a jewelled crown, a green and gold sari, and a gold chest ornament. Each holds a hand in abhaya mudra and is garlanded with gold-bordered green and beaded garlands. Grey brick wall behind.2015-11-16