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Three gilded deity murtis stand side by side in a decorated shrine lit warmly against a golden backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a white dhoti with a red-and-gold embroidered sash, a long garland of red and white beads, and holds a staff-like sceptre. The figure on the left wears an orange-and-white drape and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a brown robe with heavy layered pearl and gold necklaces and holds a small object in one hand. All three have richly embroidered green and blue shawls edged with gold and red stones. No living people are visible.

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October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesFebruary 11 20132013-02-11Two golden metal deity murti stand side by side, decorated with red and green flower garlands and gold-embroidered draping behind them. The left murti wears a red and green turban, holds a trident, and has an ornate jewelled bodice and an orange shawl over one shoulder. The right murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with red and green stones, layered necklaces, and holds a small sculpted ritual object. The scene is a temple setting with no visible living people.2011-12-28A photograph of three deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais in front of a gold-framed yellow curtain. The central figure wears a gold crown with a red band, a white and pink jewelled necklace, and a yellow and red dhoti; a white conch rests at his feet. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and a maroon embroidered garment, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. All three are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands, and brass oil lamps sit before them.2015-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of three gilded deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne against a green draped backdrop. The central figure, with a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a tilak marking on the forehead, and a tall gold crown with a trident-like staff in one raised hand, wears a green and white jewelled garment and a long white floral garland. The figure on the left is a seated sage-like murti in deep red-brown clothing with a red turban, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and white embroidered blouse and a green skirt with lace-like white necklaces. Gold-trimmed red and maroon drapes frame the seated figures and the gold pillars behind them. These are statues, not living people.2015-05-14Golden murti of a deity adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments, a tall crown and a pearl-strung headpiece, flanked by two smaller gold figures wearing tall decorated crowns and red-and-gold garments. Garlands of white and yellow flowers and red blossoms drape the shrine, with red cloth and a fringed canopy above. No people are visible; the scene is a temple shrine display of deity murtis, with the image showing ornate Vaishnava-style adornment.2013-02-11July 11 20152015-07-11July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesMay 13 20142014-05-13Three gilded deity figures sit side by side on a green and gold cushioned seat against a pale silk curtain and gold carved wall panels. The central figure wears a tall golden crown with a red band, a shiva-lingam tilak and crescent ornament on the forehead, a white and gold embroidered chest piece, and raised gold hands. Figures on either side wear red and green embroidered garments, ornate golden crowns and jewelled necklaces, with gold-embellished red and gold borders draped across the seat. The statues have painted faces and ornate ceremonial dress, consistent with festival deity murti; no living people are visible.2015-10-10November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2015-09-10