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A dimly lit photograph of a group of illuminated sculptural deity murtis in a dark setting. In the centre, an elephant-headed figure with a trunk and a crown is shown beside a figure with a red-and-gold crown and gold necklaces, and another deity figure with a blue-toned face stands behind, with warm lamp light on the figures. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang at the base, and a dark cable runs down the right side of the frame. No physical people are visible.

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April 23 20122012-04-23April 24 20122012-04-24October 16 20132013-10-16A close photograph of a dark bronze or metal sculpture of a deity family group seated together. On the left, a four-armed deity holds a trident and raises a hand, with a serpent coiled on the arm and a bracelet at the wrist. In the centre sits Ganesha with an elephant head, a crown, a potbelly and a bead garland, his hand resting on a modaka sweet. On the right a female deity with a crown and ornate jewellery sits beside him. A rudraksha-type orange bead garland drapes across the figures. The background is a plain pale wall and a wooden surface. No living people are visible.2008-07-11A close photograph of a bronze-toned metal statue of a deity family group. The central deity figure, shown with a crescent moon and matted hair, holds a trident (trishul) raised in one hand and has a raised palm forward. A seated elephant-headed figure is in the centre, and a female deity with an ornate crown stands at right, both adorned with necklaces and an orange-red garland. A vertical stripe of tilak marks the foreheads. The background is a plain wall and dark wooden surface. No living people are visible.2008-07-11Close-up photograph of a metallic murti of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha. Shiva on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and shows abhaya mudra with the other, wearing layered beaded necklaces and a tall jatamakuta with a crescent. Parvati on the right wears an ornate crown and a red-orange rudraksha or flower garland drapes across the figures. Ganesha sits in the centre with an elephant trunk and a decorated crown. The statue is silvery bronze with fine engraved detail against a plain grey background.2008-07-11A close photograph of a silver-toned metal statue group of deities, with a tall figure in a crown and a seated elephant-headed figure in the centre, and a second figure in an ornate patterned garment on the right. A strand of orange-red rudraksha beads drapes diagonally across the statues. The background is a plain wall with a dark wooden edge. No people are visible; the subjects are statues, depicting deity murti.2008-07-11A photograph of a gold-framed shrine niche with orange and red draped curtains, showing a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati-like figures seated together, adorned with garlands of marigold and red flowers, gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress. Two standing figures flank the central group on either side, each wearing garlands, ornate necklaces and saffron-coloured robes, one in a turban and one with dark hair. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and brass vessels are arranged in front, with a silver throne-like base beneath the murtis. No living people are visible.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A metal statue of the family group Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha, cast in dark silvery bronze and set on a silver tray on a wooden surface. Shiva on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and a snake in the other, wears a crescent and layered beaded necklaces. Parvati on the right wears an ornate crown and a patterned sari. Ganesha sits seated in the centre with an elephant head. A strand of rudraksha beads drapes across the group, and a small shivalinga with a red cloth sits at the front left beside pink flower petals. No people are visible.2008-07-11November 09 20072007-11-09A bronze-toned statue group of the family deity Shiva, Parvati and the child Ganesha seated on a rocky base on a wooden table. Shiva on the left holds a trident in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other, wearing a crown and layered necklaces. Ganesha sits in the centre with an elephant head and a small bowl of sweets. Parvati on the right wears a crown and a draped garment. A rudraksha mala drapes across the group, with a small shivalingam, a bull figure, and pink flowers at the base.2008-07-11