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Three gilded deity figures sit side by side on a green and gold cushioned seat against a pale silk curtain and gold carved wall panels. The central figure wears a tall golden crown with a red band, a shiva-lingam tilak and crescent ornament on the forehead, a white and gold embroidered chest piece, and raised gold hands. Figures on either side wear red and green embroidered garments, ornate golden crowns and jewelled necklaces, with gold-embellished red and gold borders draped across the seat. The statues have painted faces and ornate ceremonial dress, consistent with festival deity murti; no living people are visible.

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July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesThree ornately decorated murti figures sit on a green and red throne draped with gold-embroidered cloth against a gold curtain and carved gold panels. The central figure wears a gold crown with a red band bearing a tilak, a white jewelled necklace and gold bangles, and holds a gold kalasha-like object in each hand. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a brown sequined robe and a gold necklace. The figure on the right wears a red crown, a red and white embroidered blouse and a green sari. Red placards at the base carry Devanagari and Sanskrit inscriptions. No physical people are visible.2015-10-06A photograph of three gilded deity murti seated side by side on a decorated throne against a green draped backdrop. The central figure, with a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a tilak marking on the forehead, and a tall gold crown with a trident-like staff in one raised hand, wears a green and white jewelled garment and a long white floral garland. The figure on the left is a seated sage-like murti in deep red-brown clothing with a red turban, layered beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and white embroidered blouse and a green skirt with lace-like white necklaces. Gold-trimmed red and maroon drapes frame the seated figures and the gold pillars behind them. These are statues, not living people.2015-05-14A photograph of three deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais in front of a gold-framed yellow curtain. The central figure wears a gold crown with a red band, a white and pink jewelled necklace, and a yellow and red dhoti; a white conch rests at his feet. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and a maroon embroidered garment, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. All three are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands, and brass oil lamps sit before them.2015-10-18 +1 copiesThree life-size deity murtis sit side by side on a draped red and gold dais beneath an ornate gilded arch and cream curtain. The central figure is gold-faced with a tall gold crown, a Shiva-lingam and crescent emblem on the headdress, a jeweled white necklace and a gold-and-red dhoti, with hands raised in blessing posture. The figure on the left wears a red turban, beaded garlands and an orange-and-gold dress. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a lingam emblem, a green sari with red and gold borders, and heavy jeweled necklaces. Gold tassel-trimmed red drapes frame the group.2015-07-01Three life-size deity murtis seated side by side on a green and gold cushioned dais before gold-embossed drapery. The central figure wears a tall gold and red crown with a shiva-linga tilak, a white and gold embroidered garment, a heavy jewelled necklace and gold armbands, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears a maroon embellished robe and an orange-red turban, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red and white embroidered blouse, layered pearl necklaces and a green sari. Ornate red and gold borders edge the seats. Two orange plaques with Sanskrit lettering sit in front of the dais.2015-10-06September 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 golden statues seated side by side on a red-and-white cushioned throne, decorated with dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall gold crown, Shiva-style forehead marking and a jewelled white garment and necklaces, hands raised in blessing. To the left, a figure wears a red and orange turban and a beaded brown-and-gold garment. To the right, a figure wears a tall gold crown, a red blouse with silver embellishment and a green lower garment. A green draped curtain and an ornate gold arch frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2015-04-24 +1 copiesMay 07 20152015-05-07May 13 20142014-05-13Three life-size painted statues sit side by side on a green cloth-draped platform before gold curtains and gilded carved panels. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, a red and white tilak, a white jewelled chest ornament and a heavy green gem necklace, wearing gold-patterned dhoti and holding gold hand attributes. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a dark red beaded garment with gold trim and a gold waist cloth, seated cross-legged with hands folded. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with red stones, a red and white embroidered blouse and green silk garment with gold border, seated with a gold scepter. Garlands of gold beads drape the platform edges. No physical people are visible.2015-10-11