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December 30 20172017-12-30A photograph of three life-size ornately decorated deity murti statues on a temple altar, set before a gilded arch with floral relief. The central figure wears a tall black crown with red and white jewels, a tiger-striped garment, layered gold and bead necklaces, and holds a green parrot in one hand. The figure on the right wears a green crown, a purple and gold sari with a green border, and red-and-white beaded garlands, holding a flower or fruit. The figure on the left wears a red-brown turban and a sari-style garment with gold jewellery. Patterned blue and red wall paintings frame the background.2014-06-11Three ornately dressed deity murti stand together on a decorated stage against a teal backdrop. The central figure wears a tall black crown with crescent and white ornaments, a pink sari, layered jewelled necklaces and holds a kalasha-like object with a colourful tassel. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red-and-gold embroidered garment, while the figure on the right wears a black crown with gold ornaments and a purple sari with heavy jewellery. All three are covered in dense bead and embroidery work. In the foreground are a brass oil lamp and a bronze vessel. No living people are visible.2017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30December 30 20172017-12-30January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesOctober 16 20152015-10-16October 07 20132013-10-07January 08 20182018-01-08Three deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated platform, heavily adorned with thick garlands of red and orange flowers, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The central figure, with a dark face and tall crown with a crescent motif, wears a blue and gold embroidered garment and holds gold-toned hands in mudra; the figures on either side wear red and gold embroidered garments and tall ornate headdresses. Gold-toned arched frame with ornate filigree behind, draped teal cloth and orange fabric at left. No physical people are visible.2016-12-09Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti dressed in a pink silk garment and heavily ornamented with white and red stone jewellery, including a tall jewelled crown set with red and green stones, layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a pendant. The murti's hand is raised in a gesture beside a long black braid. Behind it stands an ornate gold relief panel and a printed forest-and-waterfall backdrop.June 29 20092009-06-29