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December 21 2017

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December 21 20172017-12-21December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19September 10 20152015-09-10December 19 20162016-12-19A 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.2016-04-24July 09 20102010-07-09Three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall crown with a crescent and pale blue-and-gold shawl, holds one hand in abhaya gesture and carries a small trident-like staff; the figures on either side wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in red and gold, the other in purple with orange-and-gold drapes. Gold jewellery, garlands and layered gold waist ornaments adorn all three, and the lower area is covered with cream silk. Lower corners show dark silhouettes of people, not clearly identifiable. This is a photograph of deity statues rather than living people.2015-04-03April 24 20162016-04-24Three golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a white draped platform in front of a green curtain set within an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and white crown with a crescent motif, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a magenta skirt with gold ornaments and a teal and gold shawl; it holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figures on either side wear jewelled bodices, layered gold waist ornaments, a red turban on the left and a purple crown on the right, with orange and gold shawls. Gold staffs topped with small emblems rise behind the central figure. No living people are visible.2015-04-04A photograph of three gilded deity murtis displayed in front of a pale wall with white vertical blinds. The central murti wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a broad jeweled necklace and a multicoloured silk dhoti with green, purple and red borders, and holds a jeweled hand-shaped emblem. Two smaller flanking murtis wear orange and red garments, layered gold necklaces and jeweled earrings, and stand on green cloth beneath a large ornate golden arch. A framed picture with a red and white garland hangs at upper left, and yellow marigold flowers sit at the lower left. Peacock feathers are visible at the left edge.Three 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.2015-04-03