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A photograph of three gilded deity murtis displayed in front of a pale wall with white vertical blinds. The central murti wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a broad jeweled necklace and a multicoloured silk dhoti with green, purple and red borders, and holds a jeweled hand-shaped emblem. Two smaller flanking murtis wear orange and red garments, layered gold necklaces and jeweled earrings, and stand on green cloth beneath a large ornate golden arch. A framed picture with a red and white garland hangs at upper left, and yellow marigold flowers sit at the lower left. Peacock feathers are visible at the left edge.

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Three gilded metal murti figures stand together under an ornate golden arch. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a radiating halo, a rich gold and jewelled bodice, and a purple and red sash, holding a conch-like and a raised hand with a jewelled palm. Flanking figures wear tall crowns, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and red and orange silk dhotis. Green cloth bases and a pink lotus-like support sit beneath, with yellow flowers at the lower left and a peacock-feather fan at the left edge.A gilded arched torana frames three metal deity murti standing on a pedestal in a plain room. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with a sunburst halo, a jewelled gold chest covering and a purple, magenta and green silk dhoti with gold borders, holding a gold staff in one hand. Two smaller attendant figures flank him in orange and red garments with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, each holding a ceremonial object. Behind them hang white and gold cloth and a peacock-feather fan, and a framed picture with a garland is on the wall at left. No people are visible.A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.2016-04-24July 09 20102010-07-09Indoor photograph of a deity murti display under a gilded arch in front of a painted forest backdrop. The central standing murti wears a tall jeweled conical crown, a red and gold shawl, layered gold and bead necklaces, and holds a spear-like staff and a trident-style weapon. Flanking figures wear gold crowns, blue and gold dhoti-style garments and pearl necklaces; one raises a hand in blessing. A gold-clad figure stands at the right edge. No people are present.Three golden deity murtis are seated side by side on a white draped platform in front of a green curtain set within an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall red and white crown with a crescent motif, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a magenta skirt with gold ornaments and a teal and gold shawl; it holds one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figures on either side wear jewelled bodices, layered gold waist ornaments, a red turban on the left and a purple crown on the right, with orange and gold shawls. Gold staffs topped with small emblems rise behind the central figure. No living people are visible.2015-04-04Three gilded deity murtis stand on pedestals against a deep red cloth backdrop framed by a decorative arch of pink, white, yellow and green fabric with silver tinsel. The central figure, a four-armed standing deity in a white dhoti with gold borders, wears a tall gold crown, a layered pearl and jewelled necklace, and holds attributes in its raised hands before a golden halo-like arch. Flanking figures in gold crowns, multi-strand beaded necklaces and orange or red skirts with green silk drapes stand on the same bases. The setting resembles workshop display of sculpted figures rather than people.Three 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.2014-10-12Three gilded deity murti figures stand in a shrine beneath an ornate golden arch painted with a forest backdrop. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, a white dhoti, a red shawl, pearl and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like spear and a staff with a pennant. Flanking figures wear tall jewelled headdresses, blue and gold garments and pearl garlands, one holding a small bell-like object.Three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall crown with a crescent and pale blue-and-gold shawl, holds one hand in abhaya gesture and carries a small trident-like staff; the figures on either side wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in red and gold, the other in purple with orange-and-gold drapes. Gold jewellery, garlands and layered gold waist ornaments adorn all three, and the lower area is covered with cream silk. Lower corners show dark silhouettes of people, not clearly identifiable. This is a photograph of deity statues rather than living people.2015-04-03Three ornately dressed golden murti figures sit side by side on a raised golden-draped platform before a green curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a teal and maroon sash, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. Figures on either side wear rust-red and purple-blue garments with orange and green shawls, layered gold necklaces and jewelled headwear. Partial heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The three figures are statues, not physical people.2015-04-03A photograph of a gilded metal murti set under an ornate arched kirtimukha-style canopy on a black cloth. A central standing deity figure with four arms holds a trident-like staff, a pot-shaped object and other attributes, wears a tall crown, a red-and-white tilak, a white dhoti with a gold sash, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. A small animal figure stands at his side. Flanking him are two smaller standing figures in purple and maroon-gold silk garments with floral garlands and jewelled ornaments. The base is a gilded plinth with leaf-scroll carving.2009-11-04