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December 12 20162016-12-12Three metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red and gold draped altar, garlanded with bright yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The central figure wears a tall tiered crown with a tilak, gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace. The figure on the left wears a rudraksha mala and a saffron-brown head covering, while the figure on the right wears a blue silk garment with heavy jewelled ornaments and a tall crown. A gold arched backdrop frames the shrine. No living people are visible.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12October 14 20152015-10-14September 22 20142014-09-22April 21 20152015-04-21Photograph of a decorated deity murti display against a green draped backdrop framed by a gold arch. Three statues are seated centrally: a central figure in a tall gold-and-red crown with a white ornate chest piece and gold necklaces, flanked by a female figure in a tall gold crown wearing a red and silver embellished blouse and a smaller male figure at left in a red turban with a brown embroidered garment. All are adorned with layered gold chains, coin-like ornaments, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves, and white jasmine. No living people are visible.2015-04-21Two bronze deity murtis are dressed and decorated for darshan, framed by yellow and white marigold garlands, red and purple flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The left murti wears a pearl-studded crown with a red and green gem centrepiece, a gold necklace set with red and green stones, and a long metal rudraksha-style chain. The right murti wears an ornate jewelled crown with red stones and a green silk garment covered in silver-toned ornaments. Behind them hangs a gold-embossed arch over pale silk drapery. No people are visible.2014-09-06Three golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like platform before green draped fabric with gold brocade patterns. The central figure, with a tall ornate crown and a multicolored garland of yellow marigolds, pink roses and white flowers, holds ceremonial emblems in raised hands and wears layered white and gold necklaces. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a garland of yellow and pink flowers, while the figure on the right wears a jewelled, mirrored headdress and a red and gold sari-style garment with a matching garland. The arched gold frame behind them features carved ornamentation. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2014-05-17Three life-sized decorated statues sit together on a pink draped platform inside a gilded arch with carved scrollwork. The central figure wears a tall purple crown with a white tripundra mark, a blue garment, and layered gold and jewelled garlands, with hands raised in blessing. The figure on the left wears a brown-and-gold robe and an orange turban, and the figure on the right wears a purple garment with a green-and-gold wrap and a red turban. All three are decorated with flower and gold garlands and a backdrop of cream and magenta cloth. These are statues, not living people.2014-09-22Photo of three ornate metal murtis on a gold-framed altar backdrop. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall crown, a red and green turban-like headdress, a kirital with a halo, and heavy jeweled necklaces; it holds staff-like objects in its hands. Flanking it are two smaller female-form murtis wearing tall jeweled crowns, layered necklaces, and pink and orange silk saris, with garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers draped across the group. Red curtain at left, pale wall behind.2010-10-27 +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.2012-10-23