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August 20 2015

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2015-09-10August 20 20152015-08-20Three deity murtis stand on a raised platform before a green cloth backdrop and gilded panels, draped in yellow marigold and red-and-white flower garlands. The central figure wears a red-and-gold ornate costume, a jewelled crown with a red stone, layered gold necklaces and a round gold medallion, and holds a ceremonial staff. Flanking murtis wear silver-toned ornaments and jewelled armour, with the figure on the left in a red turban. Soft light haze surrounds the scene.2015-11-18A photograph of three deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais in front of a gold-framed yellow curtain. The central figure wears a gold crown with a red band, a white and pink jewelled necklace, and a yellow and red dhoti; a white conch rests at his feet. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and a maroon embroidered garment, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. All three are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands, and brass oil lamps sit before them.2015-10-18 +1 copiesJune 06 20142014-06-06November 29 20112011-11-29Three 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.2015-04-04A lit shrine niche with a central deity murti of a male and female form, one holding a trident, both adorned with flower garlands in yellow and magenta, gold jewellery and ornate crowns, flanked by two smaller figures in orange and saffron cloth with garlands. Oil lamps burn on brass stands in front and a silver puja set sits below, with orange drapery and gold arches framing the scene against a dark hall.2017-01-08 +2 copiesThree deity murti statues stand on a draped stage before a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain. The central figure wears a tall red crown with gold and jewelled ornaments, a white dhoti, a green sash, and heavy jewelled necklaces with green and red stones. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a rust-coloured garment with white embroidered borders and an orange shawl. The figure on the right wears a silver jewelled crown, a green and orange garment, and a sparkling multi-strand necklace. Green, gold and magenta draping lies at the base. This is a temple-style decorated murti display, not living people.2014-06-06December 18 20152015-12-18October 12 20142014-10-12A golden ornate shrine arch frames three deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. The central murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head, jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, with a sword-shaped ornament and a small animal figure at its base. Flanking murtis wear maroon and purple garments, pearl and gem necklaces, and crowns. Floral offerings and a golden cloth cover the platform in front.2013-03-07