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May 15 20152015-05-15May 15 20152015-05-15September 22 20142014-09-22May 10 20152015-05-10A photograph of a gilded temple sanctum shrine framed by an ornate golden arch. Two gold-coloured deity murtis sit side by side on a shivalinga-style pedestal, the figure on the left holding a trident and the figure on the right wearing a tall gold crown, both adorned with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers drape the murtis and the lingam. In front, a white marble seated figure in red robes with a red head covering and a garland is shown in blessing. A brass oil lamp burns at the lower left and brass lamps stand at the sides. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the frame.2009-10-17Three golden-faced deity murti sit side by side on a raised pink-draped platform before a green cloth backdrop with gold carved arches. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, white and green-stoned necklaces, and a cream dhoti with red border, seated in meditative pose with hands raised. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold turban and deep red garments with gold chains; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown and red and white garments. Gold trident-like staffs and garland-draped red borders frame the murti.2015-05-09 +1 copiesApril 30 20152015-04-30September 22 20142014-09-22July 18 20132013-07-18 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti is seated centrally on an ornate golden throne arch with a gold-green draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and ruby necklaces, a long garland and a red-pink silk sari with gold border, the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in blue and gold and one in red, both wearing ornate crowns and jewelry. Stage lighting washes the scene in warm pink tones. No physical people are visible.2015-10-16A 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.2015-05-14Three life-size deity murtis sit side by side on a draped red and gold dais beneath an ornate gilded arch and cream curtain. The central figure is gold-faced with a tall gold crown, a Shiva-lingam and crescent emblem on the headdress, a jeweled white necklace and a gold-and-red dhoti, with hands raised in blessing posture. The figure on the left wears a red turban, beaded garlands and an orange-and-gold dress. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a lingam emblem, a green sari with red and gold borders, and heavy jeweled necklaces. Gold tassel-trimmed red drapes frame the group.2015-07-01