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Three black stone deity murtis are decorated and seated side by side on a green cloth-covered platform in a plain white-walled room. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, an orange headcloth, a white dhoti-style garment, a layered silver-and-white necklace and holds a trident. The two flanking figures wear gold crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and red and gold saris. All three are framed by thick garlands of yellow, red, white and pink flowers, with a gold lamp stand and crossed ceremonial staffs in front.

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November 09 20072007-11-09A photograph of three large metal deity murtis displayed on a green-and-red draped altar against a white wall, decorated with multicoloured garlands in yellow, green, red, white and pink. The central figure wears an orange crown, a white dhoti-like cloth, a silver shield-shaped ornament and carries a spear or trident; the flanking figures wear gold crowns, layered white and red beaded necklaces, and gold armlets. Garlands drape across the altar. A wall clock and a partially visible woman in white stand at the right edge. No living person is clearly the main subject.2007-11-09May 12 20082008-05-12A photograph of three dark-stone deity murtis on a red and green draped platform in a plain white-tiled room. The central murti wears an orange cloth crown, a gold crown, heavy silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff and a gold ceremonial implement. Flanking murtis on either side wear gold crowns, layered jewellery and garlands. All three are decorated with long garlands in yellow, red, green and white flowers. A wall clock is visible at upper right. No physical people are present; the figures are statues.2007-11-11A night photograph of three deity murti figures seated under an ornate golden canopy on a red cloth-draped platform. The central figure holds a bow and arrow, wears a tall red-and-gold crown, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and a white dhoti with gold border. The flanking figures wear jewelled, sparkling attire and ornate headwear, and all three are decorated with dense garlands of marigold, yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Gold-threaded fabric and gem embellishments glitter in the lamplight. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2015-04-29July 18 20132013-07-18Three gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side on a white cloth-covered platform, framed by a large arch of striped garlands in yellow, white, red, green, purple and pink with silver tinsel edging. The central murti wears a tall crown and carries a spear-like weapon, draped in white and garlanded with yellow and white flower strings and a purple-and-green garland, with a red-and-green ornamental floral arrangement at its base. The two flanking murtis wear crowns, dhoti-style red-and-gold cloths, and yellow and white flower garlands, with flower bunches at their feet. A red cloth backdrop and ornate gold crest sit behind them.2006-12-31November 06 20162016-11-06A decorated deity murti is shown at the centre, flanked by two smaller ornately adorned figures on either side. The central figure wears a gold and red turban-style crown, a jewelled bodice and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword. Dense garlands of red and yellow flowers with green leaves frame the murtis, and a white cloth drapes above them against a gold-framed red backdrop. This is a deity murti, not a person; no physical people are visible.2016-11-06November 12 20102010-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of three deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped platform in front of a gilded arch, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, white dhoti and holds a bow and arrow, with a bejewelled chest ornament. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold turban, red embroidered garment and gold armlets, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an ornate red-and-gold headdress and jewelled garments. No physical people are visible; the figures are murti. The image has a dark background with warm stage lighting.2015-04-29A photograph of a central metal deity murti flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all adorned with elaborate silver-toned crowns, jeweled necklaces and rich gold-and-red garments. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a green and orange turban, holds ceremonial objects in both hands, and stands before a large gold arched backdrop. Garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers drape across the arch and figures. A pink wall and red curtain form the setting. No living people are visible.2010-10-27