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Three life-sized statues or murtis seated side by side on a gold-and-silver draped throne-like dais in front of a shimmering gold curtain. The central figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and a long beaded sash, with a gold-and-orange embellished cloth draped over the seat. The figure to the left wears a red turban and a rudraksha-style bead garment, and the figure to the right wears a tall jewelled headdress and red-and-gold ornaments. Ornate gold carved pillars frame the scene, and a small lamp glows at the lower left.

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April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24A photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis of metal figures heavily adorned with layered gold necklaces, garlands and jewelled ornaments. The central murti wears a tall crown with coloured stones and a red-and-gold garment; flanking murtis wear red turbans and crowns. Gold draped cloth covers the platform below, with three small decorated figures in front and a painted forest backdrop with warm lights framing the arch. No physical people are visible.2014-11-08November 20 20142014-11-20 +2 copiesA 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.2016-04-24A photograph of three ornately decorated murti figures seated on a gilded altar niche with gold-embroidered arch and sheer golden drapery. The central figure wears a tall dark crown with gold ornaments, a yellow dhoti-style cloth, layered garlands and a bead necklace, with hands in mudra. The figure to the left wears an orange-red turban, rust-coloured robe and garlands, and the figure to the right wears a red-gold silk sari with a tall ornamented headdress and garlands. Behind them hangs a backdrop of red flower petals. The figures are statues, not living people, and the scene is a deity murti display.2014-08-01November 08 20142014-11-08December 05 20162016-12-05August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of three golden murti statues on an ornate gold-framed altar set against a dark patterned backdrop. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, a gold necklace and layered beaded garlands, and sits on a leopard-print cloth draped with orange and gold fabric. The figure to the left wears an orange-brown turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces, seated on leopard print. The figure to the right wears a jewelled crown, a blue and green silk sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces and a rudraksha mala. No physical people are visible; all three figures are statues.2014-03-16Three 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.2014-08-24A photograph of three ornately decorated statues seated before a backdrop of red petals and gold draped fabric. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall black crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a yellow shawl over the shoulders and layered jewelled garlands. To the left sits a male statue in a turban and rust-coloured garments with a gold necklace, and to the right a female statue in a red and gold silk sari with a jewelled headpiece. Green leaves are scattered on the platform beneath them. All three are statues, not living people.2014-08-01