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Three large deity murtis stand under a golden arched canopy with carved wooden pillars, set before draped red and orange cloth. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, a white garment with a red sash, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and holds one hand raised in blessing. A figure on the left wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style red and beaded garland, and a figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a maroon sari with heavy gold jewellery. A brass lamp stands at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple altar display, and no living people are visible.

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August 24 20142014-08-24Three 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.2014-10-12April 24 20162016-04-24June 06 20142014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06A 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.2016-04-24Three figures seated side by side on an ornate golden throne-like dais before a shimmering gold backdrop and a white draped cloth. The figures appear to be sculpted or painted statues rather than living people: the centre figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a green gem, a red stone pendant and layered white and multicoloured beaded necklaces, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange-brown robe. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-bordered saffron-and-gold shawl, holding a small ritual object. The seat is draped in red and gold cloth with gold brocade. These are deity murti or devotional statues arranged in a shrine setting.2014-07-25Three life-sized statues sit side by side on a gold-framed dais against a shimmering gold-and-silver backdrop with a white draped cloth above. The central figure, a deity murti, wears a tall jewelled crown with a green stone, a multi-strand gold necklace and white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl. The left statue wears a red-orange turban and saffron-orange garments with rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace, while the right figure wears a jewelled cap, gold-and-yellow shawl and gold garland. The statues are decorated with ornate jewellery and flowers at their feet.2014-07-24A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis displayed before a gilded arch with carved lion-faced crest and blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a white and gold garland and a striped orange-and-green shawl over white dhoti; the figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklace with green pendant and a golden-brown dhoti; the figure on the right wears a black and silver headdress, red and gold sari and layered jewelry. Each stands on a draped cloth with gold borders, with a dark maroon curtain behind the right side. No physical people are visible.2014-06-06January 07 20142014-01-07Three ornately dressed figures sit side by side on a yellow and gold draped platform beneath an elaborate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and white drapery. All three appear to be statues or murti with polished, painted faces and hands raised in blessing. The central figure wears a deep red turban with a white Shiva tripundra mark, layered gold garlands, bead necklaces and a purple-and-gold sash. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and brown robe with gold and bead necklaces, and the figure on the right wears a red turban with a gold ornament and a lime-green and red robe with heavy gold chains. The setting is a formal stage or temple-style display.2014-09-20 +1 copiesJuly 25 20142014-07-25