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Three metal murtis stand before a large golden hooded serpent canopy. The central figure is a golden deity murti with four arms, holding a conch-like object and a staff-like emblem, wearing a tall crown, layered golden necklaces and a long garland of golden coins. Flanking figures are silver-toned murtis in deep maroon and orange-gold draped cloth, with silver necklaces and coin garlands. A small red offering sits at the base of the central figure. No physical people are visible.

A gilded statue of a deity stands before a large golden seven-headed cobra hood, with a second cobra canopy behind it. The central figure wears a gold necklace and garland and has a red flower at its base. Two smaller gilded figures flank it, wearing maroon and gold draped cloth, strands of gold coins and white beaded necklaces. On the right wall, a framed panel reads Bhasmaabhishekam for Sreyambhu Lingam, and a framed photograph of a crowd is visible at the upper left. The statues are arranged on a plinth in a temple-like setting.

2015-03-02 +1 copies

March 03 2015

A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a red-draped peetha beneath a golden arch, the central figure wearing a tall crown with a tilak, a rich gold-and-red shawl, and a yellow marigold garland. The statues on either side wear similar yellow garlands and ornate crowns, with the figures decorated in intricate beaded and jewelled adornment. No physical people are visible. The statues are depictions, not living persons.

2020-02-21 +1 copies

A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.

A red-lit photograph of a deity murti shrine. A central deity figure stands beneath a large multi-headed golden serpent hood, adorned with layered red and pink beaded garlands, jewelled necklaces and a crown-like headdress. Two smaller attendant figures in red and orange silk stand on either side, each wearing jewelled headdresses and beaded necklaces. Tall silver oil lamps flank the shrine, and the golden seat is decorated with a scaled pattern, set against an ornately carved dark wood backdrop.

December 19 2016

Three 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.

A richly decorated deity murti of Vishnu is seated under a large gilded five-headed serpent hood, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in green and gold saris with jeweled crowns. The central figure wears a gold-and-green garment with a heavy jeweled necklace, a tall crown, and holds ceremonial emblems. The orange-gold drapery is covered in sequins, beadwork and embroidered medallions. No physical people are present; the figures are statues in a temple shrine.

2016-07-04 +1 copies

Three 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.

August 01 2014

A 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.