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Three carved deity murti statues stand on a purple cloth draped over a low altar before a gold-toned backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed deity in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-gold turban, a jewelled crown, and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. To the left stands a smaller male figure in red-brown dress with a red-and-green flower garland and a turban. To the right stands a female figure in a red and gold sari with pearl-and-red garlands and an ornate crown. Pink and red flower petals lie at their feet, and white jasmine-like flowers decorate the purple drapes behind. A wooden cabinet sits at the left edge.

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August 27 20172017-08-27August 24 20142014-08-24Three metal murti figures stand on a small wooden platform decorated with pink and purple lighting. The central deity murti, with a snake hood behind its head and a tall crown, is adorned with pearl and bead necklaces, a blue beaded garland and red and white floral embellishments. A male murti on the left wears a maroon turban and beaded necklaces with a red cloth, and a female murti on the right wears a crown, pearl necklaces and an orange saree. Strings of white and pink flower garlands and ornate gold-framed decorations surround the display. No people are visible.2016-05-17Three deity murtis are displayed on a pink sequined cloth in a bright room with tall windows. The central standing figure wears a tall ornate crown with a Shiva-marked band, a large garland of beads and a gold waist sash, holding a trident-like emblem in one hand, and is draped in an orange cloth edged with gold-coloured decorative trim. The figure to the right has a similar crown, a green sari and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure to the left wears a red-and-orange headwrap, a garland of yellow and white flowers and an orange cloth. All three are dressed in ornate garlands and gold-coloured borders, arranged as a sacred darshan display.2015-05-08March 20 20142014-03-20Three 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.2014-07-25Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12May 17 20162016-05-17July 25 20142014-07-25A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne-like dais in front of an ornate gold arch and draped white backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces, a white and gold garland and a red and gold dhoti, with raised hands. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold headdress and orange-brown robes, and the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green and gold sari with jewelled ornaments. A red and gold garland drapes the thrones. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02A photograph of three golden murtis seated on a pink-draped platform before red and orange drapes. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti, a green and red sash and layered beaded necklaces with a green stone pendant, with a bowl of white grains at his feet. The murti on the left wears an orange turban and an embellished bodice with a brown shawl, and the murti on the right wears a decorated crown, a purple sari and jewelled necklaces, holding a lotus-like object. Gold carved panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2014-01-14Three decorated murti figures seated side by side on a richly embellished textile-draped seat before a green backdrop with gold ornamental panels. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with a red and white Shiva-style emblem on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a white floral garland with lace-like beadwork; it holds a trident and raises a hand. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a bead-embroidered maroon garment, and gold coin-like necklaces, with raised hand. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red garment with white beadwork, and holds a ritual object in one hand. Gold-bordered red and maroon cloths drape the seat. No living people are visible; these are deity murtis.2015-05-10