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November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a central metal deity murti flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all adorned with elaborate silver-toned crowns, jeweled necklaces and rich gold-and-red garments. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a green and orange turban, holds ceremonial objects in both hands, and stands before a large gold arched backdrop. Garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers drape across the arch and figures. A pink wall and red curtain form the setting. No living people are visible.2010-10-27September 06 20142014-09-06 +1 copiesApril 30 20152015-04-30Three ornately decorated deity murtis stand before a golden arched backdrop with a painted forest scene. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a large red and gold necklace with a central ornament, and many layered garlands of gold coins and beads. Flanking figures on each side wear similar jeweled crowns or turbans, thick ornamental necklaces, and gold garlands, with the left figure in a red turban. Their hands are raised in blessing poses. The murtis are darshan-ready, adorned in jewelry and garlands, with a painted tree backdrop behind them.2014-11-08November 17 20102010-11-17October 27 20102010-10-27April 30 20152015-04-30A deity murti stands centrally, decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white flower strands, and dressed in silver embellishment set with red stones. It wears a tall jewelled crown and an orange-red turban, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword or spear. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, also in silver jewelled garments with red and pink floral offerings. A red and gold draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the scene. The image is an offering-decorated murti, not a live person.2016-11-06Photograph of a shrine installation decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands against a tiled wall. Three statues stand on a purple draped platform: on the left, a figure in a brown-red turban and brown robe with heavy beaded necklaces and round eyeglasses; at centre, a deity murti with a tall silver crown, jewelled ornaments, and a gold-trimmed white dhoti; on the right, a female deity figure with a silver crown and jewelled blue-purple garment. Offerings of flowers, a brass plate, and petals lie before them. Statues, not living people, are depicted.2014-06-28 +2 copiesPhoto of three ornate metal murtis on a gold-framed altar backdrop. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall crown, a red and green turban-like headdress, a kirital with a halo, and heavy jeweled necklaces; it holds staff-like objects in its hands. Flanking it are two smaller female-form murtis wearing tall jeweled crowns, layered necklaces, and pink and orange silk saris, with garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers draped across the group. Red curtain at left, pale wall behind.2010-10-27 +1 copiesA deity murti decorated for worship, framed by a gold arch. A central figure wears a tall crown of golden jalebi-like sweets, a blue robe, and heavy layered gold necklaces and coin garlands. He holds a trident-like staff and a small white pennant flag. Flanking figures on either side wear green and gold garments and gold jewellery. Dense garlands of red roses and white flowers, with yellow blossoms and green leaves, surround all three figures. These are statues, so no physical people are present.2014-10-27