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A photograph of a richly decorated deity group in a temple shrine. At centre stands a metal murti with a tall jewelled crown, gold necklaces and a gold sash, holding a trident-like staff and raising one hand in blessing. Flanking figures include a murti in a red-and-gold turban and heavy jewelled necklaces on the left, and two smaller jewelled figures on either side, all set before a golden ornate arch. Snake-like serpent forms are carved into the figures with green and red studded patterns. The murtis are not people, and no physical people are visible.

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April 24 20162016-04-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of a temple shrine with three golden-framed niches against red drapes. The central figure is a deity murti seated on a golden throne with a multi-hooded serpent canopy, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a red and gold crown, pink and white garlands and a green-and-red sari-like garment. Flanking it are a standing murti in a purple garment with an ornate crown and garland, and a standing murti in a brown robe and red turban with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang across the central murti. The figures are statues, not physical people.2017-09-03A 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 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.2014-03-16A decorated festival float shows a central deity murti flanked by two standing figures, all adorned with garlands of red flowers and gold-toned marigold garlands. The central figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces with a white dhoti-like garment. Standing figures to either side wear ornate jewelled costumes, one with a red headdress and one in a green skirt with an elaborate crown. In front are a golden serpent-hooded pedestal, a kalasha-style vessel, and small brass figurines. Red velvet draping covers the platform, and a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with golden arch framing sits behind the figures under bright strip lights.2015-09-15April 24 20162016-04-24Three deity murti sit on an ornate golden throne framed by a gilded arch with a draped orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an elaborate crown, a heavy white and gold necklace, and an orange-and-gold garment; a pair of seated figures flank it, one in a deep maroon cloth and one in orange with a jewelled crown. Each figure is encircled by jewelled cobra-hood shapes and marigold garlands, and the central figure holds a raised hand and a lotus-like object.2017-05-05Golden murti sculptures in a richly decorated shrine, framed by ornate gilded arches inlaid with mirror-work and colourful patterns. The central deity figure is crowned, holds a raised ritual implement and sits on a gold throne with a cobra hood carved above its back. Flanking figures stand in ornate jewellery: the left in a dark blue jacket with gold ornaments, the right in a red garment with a red turban and jewelled necklaces. A deep red drape hangs behind the central figure. No living people are visible.2020-10-19July 03 20162016-07-03September 10 20152015-09-10November 08 20142014-11-08A 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.2014-11-08