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A photograph of a devotional shrine displaying three white marble deity murtis dressed in orange and gold ornate garments with peacock-feather embroidery. The central figure raises a hand in blessing and holds a long staff, flanked by two standing figures, one holding a bow-like staff and the other with a veil draped over the head. Each wears a tall peacock-fan crown, layered necklaces and earrings. Smaller murtis and brass or silver vessels sit on the altar below, with marigold-coloured flowers. A red backdrop sits behind. No physical people are visible.

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March 16 20142014-03-16A white marble deity murti of Rama stands centrally in a shrine, dressed in orange and gold embroidered garments with peacock-feather motifs and a jewelled crown with a golden halo. He holds a long staff in each hand, palms raised, and wears layered pearl and gem necklaces. Smaller murtis stand in the foreground beside marigold offerings and a brass vessel on a red-draped altar. A red backdrop with peacock-feather banners surrounds the shrine. No physical people are visible.2014-03-16October 23 20082008-10-23October 23 20082008-10-23Four white marble deity murtis dressed in saffron-orange silk garments embroidered with gold and sequins, adorned with crowns, pink-tipped feathers and garlands of white flowers and magenta blossoms. Rama stands centre holding a bow, the figures to his left and right are also standing with raised hands, and a smaller figure kneels in front with a bow. Red cloth covers the base, with a small woven basket holding fruit. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2009-05-22A photograph of a temple tableau showing three painted-faced murti figures on a blue-draped platform before a painted backdrop of green trees and a sky. The central figure, a blue-skinned deity murti, wears a gold crown, a multi-strand necklace, and an orange-saffron dhoti under a cream shawl, holding a bow and arrow with a garland of marigolds. To his left stands a fair-skinned male murti in a gold crown, red shawl, and golden dhoti, also holding a bow and garlanded in marigolds. To the right stands a female murti in a gold crown and a red and gold sari with a marigold garland. Orange curtains frame the shrine, and a small child's head is visible at the lower left edge.A 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.2008-05-12October 23 20082008-10-23A decorated altar display in a temple hall with three white deity murtis standing in front of a red draped backdrop framed by a garland of flowers and peacock feathers. Each figure wears orange and gold embroidered garments and gold crowns; the central figure holds a staff and has a garland of yellow and red flowers. In front, a seated murti in a purple and gold garment is adorned with a large garland of yellow, red and green flowers, with a green gold-bordered cloth spread before it. On the mat below, a small brass lamp, a flower and offering items sit on a woven mat. No physical people are visible.2008-10-22Three white marble-like deity murtis stand side by side before a red velvet drape, framed by a garland arch of green leaves, orange marigolds and white and red flowers. Each figure wears a gold crown, orange and gold embroidered garments with green-and-gold borders, and heavy floral garlands. The central figure holds a bow-like staff and raises a hand in blessing; the left figure holds a staff topped with an ornament, and the right figure raises one hand in blessing. A lotus-shaped gold ornament is mounted above them. The setting suggests a temple altar decorated for worship.2008-10-22October 22 20082008-10-22A photograph of a stage display of white marble-like deity murtis dressed in vivid red and orange silk garments with gold and green borders. The central figure holds a bow and arrow and wears a gold crown, flanked by a second figure with a gold crown and a female figure wearing a gold headpiece. Each is draped in red and pink flower garlands, and a green leafy vine with orange and red blossoms frames the backdrop over red drapery. A red fruit or offering sits on the stage floor below, with a dark pedestal beneath. Several other murtis are partially visible at the right edge.2008-10-23