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September 17 20172017-09-17A 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.2014-06-06Three golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a white draped platform in front of a green curtain set within an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and white crown with a crescent motif, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a magenta skirt with gold ornaments and a teal and gold shawl; it holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figures on either side wear jewelled bodices, layered gold waist ornaments, a red turban on the left and a purple crown on the right, with orange and gold shawls. Gold staffs topped with small emblems rise behind the central figure. No living people are visible.2015-04-04March 15 20142014-03-15A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.2016-04-24Three metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a raised platform before a green silk backdrop within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems and a red band marked with a tripundra, a blue embroidered blouse, a blue skirt and layered gold waist ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the left wears a maroon and gold turban, a multi-strand gold necklace and maroon cloth. The figure on the right wears a red and white embroidered crown, a maroon garment and a large gold necklace. A golden shawl drapes over the central figure's shoulders. No living people are visible.2015-02-19June 06 20142014-06-06February 22 20152015-02-22Three ornately dressed golden murti figures sit side by side on a raised golden-draped platform before a green curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a teal and maroon sash, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. Figures on either side wear rust-red and purple-blue garments with orange and green shawls, layered gold necklaces and jewelled headwear. Partial heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The three figures are statues, not physical people.2015-04-03Three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall crown with a crescent and pale blue-and-gold shawl, holds one hand in abhaya gesture and carries a small trident-like staff; the figures on either side wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in red and gold, the other in purple with orange-and-gold drapes. Gold jewellery, garlands and layered gold waist ornaments adorn all three, and the lower area is covered with cream silk. Lower corners show dark silhouettes of people, not clearly identifiable. This is a photograph of deity statues rather than living people.2015-04-03Three metal murtis sit under an ornate gilded arch against a green draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold and red crown, blue garment with gold jewelry and a gold-trimmed shawl, holding raised hands in mudras. Flanking figures wear red and maroon garments with gold necklaces, and one holds a fruit. The arrangement sits on a purple cloth. No physical people are visible.2015-02-23August 01 20142014-08-01