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November 08 2014

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April 24 20162016-04-24Three 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.2015-04-04September 15 20142014-09-15Three 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 23 20172017-12-23Three life-sized deity murtis seated side by side in front of an ornate gilded arched backdrop against an orange-red wall beneath a window with bamboo blinds. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon and green silk sari with gold border, layered red and gold necklaces and a garland, and holds a lotus-like emblem in one hand. The figure on the left wears a red and gold sari, a tall ornate crown and a red-stone necklace; the figure on the right wears a white sari with orange and gold border, a jewelled crown and pearl necklaces, and holds a veena. No physical people are visible.2011-08-13 +1 copiesThree ornately dressed deity murtis seated side by side on carved golden thrones with arched backs. The central figure, holding a lotus-like attribute, wears a jewelled crown, a maroon and green silk skirt with gold border, and layered gold necklaces set with red stones. The figure on the left wears a red and gold sari with a jewelled crown and necklaces. The figure on the right, holding a veena, wears a cream and gold sari with a jewelled crown and pearl-style ornaments. The background is a red wall with wooden window blinds. No physical people are visible.2011-08-13A 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.2015-09-10Three gilded murti statues stand on a red draped altar before a shimmering yellow satin backdrop. The central figure is a multi-armed deity murti with a tall crown, wearing a jeweled necklace and a red and gold cloth, with a white flower tucked near its crown. Flanking figures are smaller statues in red and gold garments with sparkling collars and jeweled ornaments; the left figure wears a red turban and the right figure has a white flower in its hair. Scattered white and yellow flower petals lie on the altar in front of them. No living people are visible.2014-11-08April 27 20162016-04-27Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12December 22 20162016-12-22