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April 30 20202020-04-30Three ornately decorated deity murtis seated on a gilded throne-like altar in a temple shrine. The central figure wears a tall crown with a gold-and-red jeweled head ornament, an orange-yellow dhoti, a green and gold shawl, layered gold necklaces, pearl and floral garlands, and jeweled armlets. The figure on the left wears a dark red garment, a crescent-topped headdress, and a garland of white flowers. The figure on the right wears a black and gold crown, a red blouse, a yellow lower garment, and a white floral garland. Richly embellished gold arches, red velvet cushions, and jeweled ornaments frame the murtis. The murtis are statues, not living people.2020-04-27 +1 copiesMarch 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesThree figures seated on a gilded throne-like chair before a blue drape, appearing to be statues or murti-style figures rather than living people. The central figure wears an elaborate gold and red embroidered crown with tassels, a gold-and-white brocade robe, and layers of red and yellow marigold garlands, with ornate gold necklaces. The figure on the left wears a deep maroon turban, a maroon shawl, and a gold-beaded necklace with a garland. The figure on the right wears a tall gold-and-gem studded headdress, a red-and-orange sari-style garment, and a garland. All three have gold-tone masked faces and are adorned with flowers and jewelry.2014-05-05Golden murti statues seated on a pink and multicoloured garland-draped peetha in front of a magenta drape. The central figure wears an orange silk dhoti and a brown beaded shoulder piece, a large ornate gold necklace, a tall black crown with gold band, and raises its hands in mudra. Flanking figures wear a brown and orange turban-like headpiece with brown beaded blouse on the left, and a red silk sari with gold jewellery, floral headpiece and pendant necklaces on the right. Garlands of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers frame the group. Statues only, no living people.2014-01-03March 17 20142014-03-17Photo 11695015A 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 copiesThree gilded statues sit on a raised platform beneath an ornate gold arch with draped crimson and gold curtains. The central figure wears a tall jewelled golden crown, an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, with a purple lower garment and a leopard-print seat cloth. The figure on the left wears a brown-orange turban and rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, and the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown with a magenta sari, rudraksha mala and bead garlands. These are statues, not living people; no printed name appears on the murtis.2014-03-17Three gilded deity murti sit on a raised golden throne with an ornate arched backdrop and red cloth behind them. The central figure wears a golden crown, a jewelled necklace and a pink and purple garment, with hands raised in blessing. Figures on either side wear red and pink garments, red flower garlands and jewelled ornaments. A green and gold brocade cloth lies at the base of the altar, and the shrine is decorated with gold filigree and small ornaments.2020-04-26A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a decorated throne-like dais against a deep maroon draped backdrop with gold carved edges. The central murti, wearing a tall ornate crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, holds ceremonial staffs and is adorned with pink and white flower garlands and a red silk garment. Two flanking murtis wear crowns, jewelled necklaces, garlands of pink flowers, one in purple and one in blue garments. Golden petals are scattered above and a golden animal figure sits at the base. No living people are visible.2020-11-24August 02 20142014-08-02