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Three ornately dressed figures sit side by side on a yellow and gold draped platform beneath an elaborate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and white drapery. All three appear to be statues or murti with polished, painted faces and hands raised in blessing. The central figure wears a deep red turban with a white Shiva tripundra mark, layered gold garlands, bead necklaces and a purple-and-gold sash. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and brown robe with gold and bead necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a red turban with a gold ornament and a lime-green and red robe with heavy gold chains. The setting is a formal stage or temple-style display.

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A photograph of three life-sized murti figures seated side by side on a raised pink-draped platform in front of an ornate gold-painted arch and cream drapery with yellow side panels. The central figure wears a magenta and gold garment, a red turban with a silver Shiva-linga emblem, and several layered gold and bead garlands with a large pendant. The figure on the left wears a brown and red garment and a brown turban with gold garlands, while the figure on the right wears a green and red garment, a red turban with a Shiva-linga emblem, and garlands. All three have raised right hands in blessing. These are statues, not living people.2014-09-20September 20 20142014-09-20Three metal deity murti seated side by side on a draped platform before a gold-framed backdrop of pale silver drapery and orange fabric. Each figure wears a red or maroon crown or headdress, layered gold necklaces, beaded garlands and jewellery. The central figure, with a deep red-purple crown and gold garland, raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the left wears a brown-red cloth and the figure on the right wears a maroon and green garment. No physical people are present.2014-09-20September 20 20142014-09-20Three life-sized figures are seated side by side on a draped red and magenta platform in front of a golden arched backdrop with yellow and cream drapes. The central figure wears a deep red and purple robe, a crimson turban with a Shiva-lingam style white and red marking, layered gold and pearl-like necklaces, and a jewelled breastpiece, with one hand raised in blessing. The figures on either side wear brown and green-and-red garments, turbans or headwear with similar markings, and long garlands; the right figure is draped in green and red. These appear to be statues or sculpted figures rather than living people, displayed in an elaborately decorated shrine-like setting.2014-09-20Three life-size statues are seated side by side on a pink draped platform before a pale silver curtain with gold trim. The central figure wears a royal blue turban with a gold crest and a white tripundra mark, a blue garment, a red-and-gold sash, and layered gold and beaded garlands; it holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a brown shawl and heavy gold and bead garlands. The figure on the right wears a maroon crown with white markings, a green sari with gold border, and layered gold and pearl necklaces. The statues have gold-toned faces and hands raised in blessing, displayed as deity murti or ceremonial figures.2014-09-21November 20 20142014-11-20 +2 copiesA photograph of three golden murti statues on an ornate gold-framed altar set against a dark patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, a gold necklace and layered beaded garlands, and sits on a leopard-print cloth draped with orange and gold fabric. The figure to the left wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces, seated on leopard print. The figure to the right wears a jewelled crown, a blue and green silk sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces and a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; all three figures are statues.2014-03-16July 25 20142014-07-25Three 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.2014-10-12A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne-like dais in front of an ornate gold arch and draped white backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces, a white and gold garland and a red and gold dhoti, with raised hands. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold headdress and orange-brown robes, and the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green and gold sari with jewelled ornaments. A red and gold garland drapes the thrones. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02September 21 20142014-09-21