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February 22 20132013-02-22September 10 20152015-09-10Photo 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 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22 +2 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands at centre in a gilded arched shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and red embroidered garment, and a gold-and-red border, holding a staff with a jewelled head and a small flag. Two flanking figures, also richly adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and gold silk garments, stand on either side, framed by a gold-trimmed mandap. Purple and gold textiles drape the base. No physical people are visible, so the figures are statues.2015-09-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti framed by red roses and orange and white garlands against an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a green skirt with gold border, with raised hands holding ritual objects. Flanking attendant figures on either side wear matching jeweled crowns, green and red jewelry, and garlands. No physical people are present; all figures are statues.2013-02-26 +1 copiesA photograph of three deity murtis decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine forming a layered arch behind them. The central murti, holding a trident and a small pink flower, wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled dress and a tall decorated crown. A murti on each side also wears a crown and silver ornaments. A golden bull or vahana sits in the foreground. Only statues are present; no physical people are visible.2010-11-09December 23 20162016-12-23Photograph 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.2015-04-21A photograph of a central metal deity murti flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all adorned with elaborate silver-toned crowns, jeweled necklaces and rich gold-and-red garments. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a green and orange turban, holds ceremonial objects in both hands, and stands before a large gold arched backdrop. Garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers drape across the arch and figures. A pink wall and red curtain form the setting. No living people are visible.2010-10-27A richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with a green stone, a gold and gem-set necklace, and holds a gold-tipped staff in each hand, with a raised golden hand gesture. Gold-fringed pink and gold silk drapery hangs behind. Smaller decorated murtis flank the central figure at the lower left and right edges. The scene reads as temple worship with flower decoration.2016-12-19