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January 25 2013

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December 27 20112011-12-27A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated in a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green cloth with gold dots. The deity wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a white headcloth with gold edging, layered gold beaded necklaces and a red tilak. Garlands of red and yellow flowers drape over the shoulders. Two raised hands hold ritual objects while the others rest on the knee. A dark stone pedestal and red-painted base surround the shrine, with a small black plaque in front.2011-10-18January 25 20132013-01-25November 13 20112011-11-13 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20132013-09-15A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated in a silver-framed ornate arch with a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a peach shawl draped over the head and body, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, and a red bindi, and holds a drum and other objects in its hands. Beneath it lies a small carved figure under the seated form. A brass bell and an oil lamp sit on the red-painted base in front. A stone plaque with Kannada script stands on the pedestal, and the surroundings are green foliage. No living people are visible.2011-12-05April 13 20132013-04-13 +2 copiesA black stone murti of a seated deity stands in a silver-framed arched niche outdoors, with trees and bare ground behind. The figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti-style cloth, and a black beaded necklace and waist belt, with a flower garland of yellow and red blossoms draped over both shoulders. Its hands hold ritual objects, and a green cloth with gold sparkle forms the backdrop. Small orange and red flowers are placed at its feet. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-01-25November 10 20112011-11-10 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a silver-framed niche against a green and gold sequined cloth backdrop. The figure wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white and gold head cloth, and tiered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with a triangular pendant. Red and yellow marigold and rose garlands hang over both shoulders. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a conch-like item and a raised palm in abhaya-type gesture. The base carries carved figures. This is a photograph of a statue, with no living people visible.2011-10-18October 19 20132013-10-19September 15 20132013-09-15