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Three 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.

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June 06 20142014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06Three 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.2014-06-19June 06 20142014-06-06Three life-sized sculpted figures stand in a gilded arched niche before a dark maroon velvet backdrop and green cloth panel. At the centre a green-faced deity murti wears a tall green crown with jewelled bands, a blue and gold robe, and a large ornate garland of white and pink beads, holding a trident and a raised hand. To the left a sculpted male figure in a maroon-and-gold turban, orange-red shawl and heavy layered necklaces raises one palm in blessing. To the right a female figure in a red and gold saree and tall ornate crown holds a bundle of white flowers. These are statues, not living people.2014-06-19June 06 20142014-06-06Three large deity murtis stand under a golden arched canopy with carved wooden pillars, set before draped red and orange cloth. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, a white garment with a red sash, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and holds one hand raised in blessing. A figure on the left wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style red and beaded garland, and a figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a maroon sari with heavy gold jewellery. A brass lamp stands at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple altar display, and no living people are visible.2014-08-24Three ornately decorated statues stand before a gilded arched backdrop with green drapery. The central figure is a deity murti in a tall green and gold crown, wearing a blue and gold robe, a green sash, layered garlands of white and pink flowers, rudraksha beads and a jewelled chest ornament, holding a mace-like staff and raising a hand in blessing. To the left stands a figure in a brown and orange turban with a crescent moon emblem, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and an orange shawl. To the right is a female murti in a red and gold crown and red sari holding a bunch of green leaves and white flowers, with rudraksha beads and silver jewellery.2014-06-19December 10 20152015-12-10 +2 copiesThree 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 gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a cream draped platform in front of a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a garland of beads, a magenta skirt with gold border, and a teal and green shawl; it holds a trident-like staff. The murtis on either side wear orange and brown or orange and purple garments, red and gold crowns, layered gold necklaces, and raise their hands in blessing. No living people are visible.2015-04-04