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Three life-sized statues sit side by side on a gold-framed dais against a shimmering gold-and-silver backdrop with a white draped cloth above. The central figure, a deity murti, wears a tall jewelled crown with a green stone, a multi-strand gold necklace and white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl. The left statue wears a red-orange turban and saffron-orange garments with rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, while the right figure wears a jewelled cap, gold-and-yellow shawl and gold garland. The statues are decorated with ornate jewellery and flowers at their feet.

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July 25 20142014-07-25Three metallic-gold statues seated side by side on a shimmering gold backdrop beneath a white draped cloth. The central figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red, green and gold ornaments, a long pearl and gold garland, and a white dhoti with embroidered red and gold border, seated on a red-and-gold textile throne. The statue on the left wears a saffron-orange turban, a rust-coloured shawl and a bead necklace, while the statue on the right wears a tall jewelled headdress, multiple garlands and a yellow-gold shawl. All three have raised hands in blessing poses. These are statues, not living people.2014-07-24Three life-size metallic statues seated side by side on a golden throne-like shrine with a gold arched frame and a shimmering gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with jewels, a white dhoti, a red-and-gold shawl, and heavy garlands and necklaces, with raised hands. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and orange-red robes with a sash and garlands, and the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled headdress with a yellow shawl and a red-and-gold skirt. These are statues, not living people, and no statue is identified as a person.2014-07-24Three figures seated side by side on an ornate golden throne-like dais before a shimmering gold backdrop and a white draped cloth. The figures appear to be sculpted or painted statues rather than living people: the centre figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a green gem, a red stone pendant and layered white and multicoloured beaded necklaces, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange-brown robe. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-bordered saffron-and-gold shawl, holding a small ritual object. The seat is draped in red and gold cloth with gold brocade. These are deity murti or devotional statues arranged in a shrine setting.2014-07-25July 24 20142014-07-24July 25 20142014-07-25May 20 20142014-05-20May 13 20142014-05-13Three ornately dressed golden murtis seated side by side on a raised throne beneath a gold canopy with polka-dot green fabric. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red jewels, a red and gold shawl, a long rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, and holds a ceremonial staff. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban, brown robes, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, an orange garment, a green and red jewelled necklace, and a rudraksha mala. Leopard-print cloth covers the seat.2014-03-11July 20 20142014-07-20 +1 copiesA photograph of three gilded deity murti or statues in an ornate golden shrine niche. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold face, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds ceremonial objects in its hands, with a rudraksha-style garland and a leopard-skin cloth beneath. The figure to the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces; the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari-like garment. A large pleated backdrop and a golden arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-03-12March 13 20142014-03-13