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February 23 2008

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A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands on a dark pedestal before an ornate silver arch carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped around the body and head, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flower strands hang from the shoulders down to the base. Several arms hold ritual objects.2011-01-22A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands in an ornate silver-coloured arch surrounded by green leafy trees. The murti wears a saffron-orange shawl and a saffron cloth wrapped over its head, a red bindi on its forehead, and a rudraksha mala hanging across its chest. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape its shoulders. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a conch-shaped object, with a mudra gesture of one hand raised. The arch carries detailed floral and scroll relief work. No physical people are visible. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-07-08A dark stone deity murti stands in front of foliage, framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the shoulders and around the waist, a saffron head cloth, and a red and yellow tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and white flowers with purple and red blooms hang across its chest. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, including a bell-like item and a small staff. The statue is a sculpture, not a person.2010-09-14A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white dhoti and orange-bordered shawl with a saffron head wrap, wearing white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. The murti is framed by an ornate silver arch set among trees, with scattered orange flower petals at its base. This is a statue, not a person, and no visible identity cue marks it as a portrait of a person.February 23 20082008-02-23A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame carved with floral and foliage motifs, surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the head and body, a rudraksha mala, and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging from the shoulders. The arms hold ritual objects, and a small red mark appears on the forehead. The arch frames the statue against a backdrop of foliage and light sky.2010-12-16A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti, seated in front of a silver ornate arched frame with repoussé floral and animal motifs, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap and orange headcloth with a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala, and is garlanded with thick yellow marigold and purple flower strands with green leaf binders. Its hands hold objects including a drum-like item and a lotus-like bud. The setting is outdoors with a sandy ground and a low wall behind.2011-01-22September 27 20132013-09-27December 14 20102010-12-14A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal within an ornate silver-coloured arch, set among large leafy trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-orange head covering, and is draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. Several arms hold ritual objects, and the figure sits upon a carved base with a bull-like form. The ground is bare earth with grass patches, and a red-painted base sits at the foot.2010-11-30A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame under trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange head covering, with a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a drum-like item and a bell-like implement. The base is a dark stone pedestal with red offerings at its foot. Green foliage, sandy ground and a small pillar appear around the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-11-30September 16 20142014-09-16