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Three gold-toned statues sit in a shrine decorated with golden draped fabric and a backdrop of small red-orange petals. The central deity murti wears a tall crown with a Shiva-linga-like emblem, a jewelled chest ornament, a yellow-gold dhoti and a garland of white and red flowers with green leaves; it holds a lotus. To the left, a statue in an orange-brown robe, turban and gold necklaces holds a hand in blessing. To the right, a statue in a brown and gold sari with a jewelled crown and gold necklaces holds a flower. No physical people are visible; these are statues.

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August 02 20142014-08-02 +1 copiesAugust 02 20142014-08-02Three ornately decorated statues sit side by side on a raised golden-cushioned platform before a backdrop of red petals and shimmering gold drapery. The central deity murti wears a tall crown with gold and jewel ornaments, a rudraksha-style chest garland, a white and pink flower garland and a gold-bordered dhoti. The figure on the left wears a deep maroon turban, maroon robe and layered pearl and gold necklaces. The figure on the right wears a gold and bronze sari-style garment, a jewelled crown and heavy gem necklaces. All are statues, not living people, and garlands of white and red flowers and green leaves surround the platform.2014-08-02Three ornate metallic-finished murti statues seated together on a decorated dais under sheer golden draperies and a red petal-covered backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jatamakuta-style crown with a Shiva-lingam crest, a gold yellow shawl, a white and pink garland, and a damaru-like hand posture; a trident stands behind him. The figure on the left wears a brown-orange turban and rich jewelled necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a leopard-print cushion, holding a flower. The figure on the right wears a red-maroon silk sari with gold border, heavy pearl and gem necklaces and a jewelled crown, holding a flower. Fresh flowers and green leaves are arranged at their feet. Deity murti; no physical people visible.2014-08-02A photograph of three ornately decorated statues seated before a backdrop of red petals and gold draped fabric. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall black crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a yellow shawl over the shoulders and layered jewelled garlands. To the left sits a male statue in a turban and rust-coloured garments with a gold necklace, and to the right a female statue in a red and gold silk sari with a jewelled headpiece. Green leaves are scattered on the platform beneath them. All three are statues, not living people.2014-08-01A photograph of three ornately decorated murti figures seated on a gilded altar niche with gold-embroidered arch and sheer golden drapery. The central figure wears a tall dark crown with gold ornaments, a yellow dhoti-style cloth, layered garlands and a bead necklace, with hands in mudra. The figure to the left wears an orange-red turban, rust-coloured robe and garlands, and the figure to the right wears a red-gold silk sari with a tall ornamented headdress and garlands. Behind them hangs a backdrop of red flower petals. The figures are statues, not living people, and the scene is a deity murti display.2014-08-01A decorated shrine with three seated deity murtis (statues) under an ornate gold arch draped with beaded and sheer gold fabric. The central figure wears a tall dark crown with round gold ornaments, a golden yellow dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and layered jewelled necklaces. Flanking figures wear a red-brown turban on the left and a rich gold-brown saree-like garment with a jewelled crown on the right, each adorned with heavy gold necklaces. Their hands are raised in blessing postures. The base is covered with white flower petals and the background is a backdrop of red-orange petals. These are statues, not living people.2014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01August 02 20142014-08-02August 01 20142014-08-01August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of three gilded deity murti or statues in an ornate golden shrine niche. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold face, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds ceremonial objects in its hands, with a rudraksha-style garland and a leopard-skin cloth beneath. The figure to the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces; the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari-like garment. A large pleated backdrop and a golden arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-03-12