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August 14 20112011-08-14 +2 copiesAugust 26 20172017-08-26A photograph of a gilded wooden shrine housing a standing deity murti flanked by two female figures. The central murti wears a tall conical crown, a red and gold striped garment, a yellow silk dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala of dark beads. Standing to either side are two female figures in blue and teal silk saris with gold borders, adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns. The golden carved canopy and columns frame the arrangement, consistent with a temple paduka puja darshan setting. No people are physically present.2011-08-14Three ornately dressed golden murti figures sit side by side on a raised golden-draped platform before a green curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a teal and maroon sash, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. Figures on either side wear rust-red and purple-blue garments with orange and green shawls, layered gold necklaces and jewelled headwear. Partial heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The three figures are statues, not physical people.2015-04-03Three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform before a green draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall crown with a crescent and pale blue-and-gold shawl, holds one hand in abhaya gesture and carries a small trident-like staff; the figures on either side wear crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in red and gold, the other in purple with orange-and-gold drapes. Gold jewellery, garlands and layered gold waist ornaments adorn all three, and the lower area is covered with cream silk. Lower corners show dark silhouettes of people, not clearly identifiable. This is a photograph of deity statues rather than living people.2015-04-03Three ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand in a shrine niche against shimmering draped fabric lit in pink, green and purple. The central figure wears a tall crown with a tilak, a heavy jewelled necklace and garlands; the figures on either side wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns and sparkling purple-striped fabric backdrops. Gilded arched carvings frame the scene. No people are visible.2016-04-24August 01 20142014-08-01May 12 20132013-05-12February 02 20152015-02-02Three gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a cream draped platform in front of a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a garland of beads, a magenta skirt with gold border, and a teal and green shawl; it holds a trident-like staff. The murtis on either side wear orange and brown or orange and purple garments, red and gold crowns, layered gold necklaces, and raise their hands in blessing. No living people are visible.2015-04-04August 26 20172017-08-26 +1 copiesMay 01 20142014-05-01