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June 06 20142014-06-06June 06 20142014-06-06A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis displayed before a gilded arch with carved lion-faced crest and blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a white and gold garland and a striped orange-and-green shawl over white dhoti; the figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklace with green pendant and a golden-brown dhoti; the figure on the right wears a black and silver headdress, red and gold sari and layered jewelry. Each stands on a draped cloth with gold borders, with a dark maroon curtain behind the right side. No physical people are visible.2014-06-06Three life-size deity murtis stand before a gilded arched frame with a carved lion-head crest and blue draped curtain. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, white and gold garlands, a rudraksha-style necklace and an orange shawl with green stripes. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold sash and a large green pendant necklace. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, a red and gold saree with heavy gold jewellery. Small brass lamps stand at the base, and the scene is a temple display.2014-06-06October 31 20152015-10-31Three life-size painted statues stand in front of a dark maroon velvet curtain and a green backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The centre figure is a deity murti with a tall green and gold crown, a blue and gold robe, a green dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces; its hands show abhaya-style gestures. To its left a male statue wears a rust-coloured turban, a brown and orange shawl, and ornate gold and bead necklaces, one hand raised in blessing. To its right a female statue wears a red and gold saree, a crown with a vertical tilak mark, a rudraksha mala, and holds white flowers. No living people are visible.2014-06-19Three 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.2014-08-24April 24 20162016-04-24Ornate deity murti set on a golden arched throne-canopy with a red drape behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a Vaishnavite urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, a dark blue garment, layered pink and gold garlands, and a large jewelled chest ornament. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, each in a crown, teal and blue garments and jewelled necklaces, with gold-edged garland sashes draped across all three. Red satin covers the platform and a small oil lamp is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2015-10-16Three gilded statues sit together on a red-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch against a dark blue backdrop with white floral motifs and a red sparkly curtain. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall golden crown set with red jewels, a green and gold shawl, a long beaded garland, and raised hands holding ritual objects. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala with a small pendant, orange and gold robes, and an orange shawl. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a heavy jewelled necklace, a gold brocade garment and an orange shawl. The statues are not living people; the image is a photograph of sculptures.2014-03-09June 06 20142014-06-06October 14 20152015-10-14