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Three gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a draped red cloth on a stage. Each figure wears a red and green silk garment, white jasmine garlands and pink flower garlands, and crowns. The murti on the left holds a lotus-like object, the central figure holds a trident-like staff with a crescent ornament, and the right figure holds a vina and lotus. Behind them a white tent backdrop and a red, yellow and green festoon decorate the scene. No physical people are visible.

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Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of three golden metal deity murtis seated on lotus pedestals on a draped red cloth. The left figure holds a lotus and a small lamp and wears a green and red sari with gold border; the central figure, wearing a crescent-topped crown, a garland necklace and a purple and red garment, holds a trident-like staff and other implements; the right figure, with an ornate crown and a red and green sari, plays a stringed instrument (veena). Flower garlands in red, pink and silver hang at the upper left, and a white backdrop lies behind. The figures are statues, not people.2006-12-23Three gilded metal murtis of goddesses seated on lotus pedestals on a dark red draped table in front of a white backdrop. The left figure holds a bell and a small lamp-like object and wears a green and red sari with gold border and a white beaded necklace. The centre figure, with a crescent ornament on the crown, holds a trident-like implement and a drum-like object and wears a red and purple sari. The right figure plays a stringed instrument resembling a veena and wears a green and pink sari with a pearl necklace. Behind them is a striped and red decorative textile with silver trim. No people are visible.2006-12-23Three gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red cloth-draped platform, each on a lotus pedestal and decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink and purple flowers. The central figure wears a crescent-moon crown and a red garment with a gold necklace, and holds a trident-like emblem. The figures on either side wear crowns, gold necklaces, green and red silk garments. Behind them hang striped maroon, white and yellow floral decorations and a white backdrop. No people are visible.2006-12-29A photograph of three gold-coloured deity murti statues standing in a decorated shrine niche on a dark grey base. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, multiple strands of white and pearl necklaces and a flower garland. The figures on either side wear tall gold crowns, layered beaded necklaces and draped red, orange and green garments, and the figure on the right holds a stringed instrument. The niche is framed by a large arch of red, purple, white, yellow and green flower garlands with tinsel edging, and dark red fabric hangs behind the figures. The statues are offered flower garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold. No living people are visible.2006-12-29Three ornate deity murti statues stand on a red floor before a white draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall crown with red and white decoration, a red and gold sari-style garment with a gold border, and holds a trident and other ceremonial emblems. Flanking figures wear green and gold garments and tall decorated crowns. All three are garlanded with yellow marigolds and dark red flowers, and adorned with layered jewelled necklaces. No people are visible.2009-12-25Three life-sized metal utsava murtis seated together on a gilded throne-like seat, dressed in orange and maroon silk with jewelled necklaces and crowns. The central figure has four arms, holding a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement, and wears a dark green blouse with a maroon shawl. The figures are deity murtis, not living people. A glimpse of white light and greenery shows behind them. Festival setting.2017-09-21 +2 copiesMaking Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a shrine arch framed with red, white, yellow and green ribbon-like bunting and silver tinsel. Three gold-adorned figures stand on green draped pedestals before a deep red cloth backdrop. The central figure, in white dhoti with a gold waist sash, wears a tall crown and a long white garland, and holds a raised hand gesture. Flanking consort figures wear gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and white flower garlands with yellow blossoms, their green skirts draped over the base. No physical people are visible.2006-12-29A golden devotional statue group seated on a plush throne-like setup against a magenta draped backdrop. The central deity murti wears a tall gold crown set with red stones, a golden tunic with an ornate jewelled necklace and layered garlands, and holds a trident-like staff in the upper left hand while the right hand is raised in blessing. Flanking figures wear embellished crowns, pearl and bead necklaces, and red, orange and maroon garments, with one holding a sceptre. The scene is a deity murti arrangement adorned for worship, with the statues rather than living people as the focus.2014-01-04Three seated golden murti figures are displayed against a navy backdrop with white snowflake-like motifs and a pink gold-bordered drape overhead. The central figure wears a tall ornate gold crown, a white and gold shawl, a red-and-maroon dhoti, layered white floral garlands and a rudraksha mala, and holds a hand in abhaya-like gesture. On the left, a figure in a rust-orange turban, orange-brown robe, gold shoulder band and leopard-print cloth holds a gold object. On the right, a figure in a gold crown with a red jewel and a green saree with gold border wears pearl and gold necklaces. Gold trishula-style staffs stand behind the central figure.2014-01-18 +2 copiesThree decorated murti figures seated side by side on a richly embellished textile-draped seat before a green backdrop with gold ornamental panels. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with a red and white Shiva-style emblem on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a white floral garland with lace-like beadwork; it holds a trident and raises a hand. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a bead-embroidered maroon garment, and gold coin-like necklaces, with raised hand. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red garment with white beadwork, and holds a ritual object in one hand. Gold-bordered red and maroon cloths drape the seat. No living people are visible; these are deity murtis.2015-05-10