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Three large white-faced deity murtis stand on a black platform before a dark maroon drape framed by an arch of green leaves, orange and red flowers and peacock feathers. The central figure wears a golden crown with a halo-like arch, a red and gold gown, and holds a staff and pink lotus flowers. The figures on either side wear red and gold attire, golden crowns and garlands, one holding a staff and the other holding pink flowers. A small doll-like figure in purple and pink with a gold crown stands at the lower left. Oil lamps and marigold petals decorate the base. No living people are visible.

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May 12 20082008-05-12A photograph of three large deity murtis displayed on a black altar dais in front of a deep red draped backdrop framed by a garland of orange and red flowers, peacock feathers and green foliage. The central murti wears a tall crown with a halo, a red and gold garment, a gold necklace and holds a stick-like staff. The murti on the left wears a gold crown and red-gold robes, and the one on the right wears a red and gold sari-style garment with a gold crown and gold necklaces. A small figure in a purple and gold outfit with a crown sits at the lower left, and the altar is decorated with rose petals and flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12A decorated altar with three deity murtis in red and gold garments and crowns, framed by a red backdrop, flowers and peacock feathers. The central figure wears a halo-style crown and holds a staff and a pink flower; the figures on either side also hold staffs and pink flowers. A small seated doll in purple attire sits at lower left. Gold trim, garlands and a brass lamp appear at the base.2008-05-12Three white-faced deity murti stand side by side on a black-draped altar against a red velvet backdrop framed with green ivy, orange and red flowers, and peacock feathers. Each figure wears a red and gold garment and an ornate gold crown. The central figure holds a long staff and a pink flower, the figure on the left holds a staff and a small golden implement, and the figure on the right holds a pink flower and wears a red sari with gold border. Pink and red roses are arranged at their feet, and a brass lamp with a small bowl sits on a red cloth in front. No living people are visible.2008-05-12Three white marble deity murtis stand on a black altar before a red velvet backdrop framed with garlands of orange and red flowers, ivy and peacock feathers. The central figure wears a gold crown with a halo, a red and gold sari-style garment, a gold necklace and holds a staff with its hands raised in blessing. The figures on either side wear red and gold dress and crowns, one holding a spear-like staff and the other holding flowers. Pink and orange flowers are arranged at their feet, and a brass lamp, kalasha-style vessel and a fly whisk sit on a red cloth in front. Ritual deity decoration, no people visible.2008-05-12Three white marble deity murtis stand on a black platform before a red drape decorated with ivy, orange and red flowers, and a peacock-feather crown motif. The central figure wears a gold crown with a halo, red and gold robes, and holds a long staff, with pink roses in one hand. The figure to the left wears a gold crown, red and gold garments, and holds a staff and a small blade. The figure to the right wears a gold headdress, a red and gold sari-style drape, and holds pink flowers. Pink and red flowers are arranged at their feet, and a brass puja tray with a small lamp and offerings sits on a red cloth in front. No living people are visible.2008-05-12A photograph of three white marble deity murti standing on a black-draped platform against a plain white block wall. The central figure and the figure on the left wear red and gold sari-style garments with green and gold striped borders, golden crowns and halos, and hold staffs. The figure on the right wears a similar red and gold outfit with a gold crown and raises one hand in blessing. A smaller seated or kneeling figure in red with gold trim stands at the far left. A wrapped gift or basket sits at the right edge.Three large ornately dressed statues stand against a plain pale block wall on a dark platform. Each figure wears an orange and gold embroidered garment with a gilded crown and halo-like arch, and the central and left figures hold staffs. The two standing figures on the right raise open palms, while a small seated figure with a crown rests in the lower left corner. A red cloth drapes over the base at the centre. No living people are visible; the figures are sculpted deity murti.2007-11-09October 23 20082008-10-23Photograph of four marble deity murtis dressed in red and gold sari-style garments with green and gold borders, set against a plain white block wall. Three larger standing figures wear gold crowns with halos, hold tall staffs or a bow and arrow, and have long black hair and gold jewellery; the central figure raises a palm in blessing. A smaller figure kneels in the lower left, seated in red with a golden crown. The statues stand on dark bases.October 23 20082008-10-23Three white marble deity murtis stand in a corner against a whitewashed brick wall, dressed in vivid red fabric with gold zari borders and gold crowns. The central figure, with a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, holds a golden bow-like staff; the figure on the left also holds a bow and a quiver of arrows over the shoulder, and the figure on the right raises an open palm in blessing. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2009-03-29