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A large carved stone sculpture photographed sideways, showing a multi-armed deity murti with a crown and heavy ornaments, carved in weathered reddish-brown stone. Red kumkum dots and a few pink and white flower petals rest on the figure, and a fan palm frame sits at the lower right. A tall temple-style structure with red tiles is visible behind the sculpture, with a red-and-white banded pillar on the left.

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A weathered sandstone sculpture photographed sideways, showing a carved deity murti with a large ornate head, a raised club or staff, and multiple arms holding objects. Red kumkum dots mark the stone surface, and a palm fan and tree foliage appear at the lower edge. No people are visible; the carving is the only subject.2010-02-04Close-up photograph of a weathered granite temple relief carving showing a figure in dynamic action. A standing warrior-like figure on the left raises an arm over a fallen or struggling animal form, possibly a lion or mythical beast, with a second creature and a small lotus-like or coiled element below. The carved stone is pitted and lichen-worn, with sculpted folds and a decorative scroll on the right edge. No people are physically present.2008-10-15A weathered stone sculpture of a seated four-armed deity murti, possibly Saraswati, holding a long stringed veena with one arm and a lotus or ornate object in the upper hands, with red kumkum dots on the forehead and carved surfaces. Behind the figure is a carved arched backdrop, with palm fronds and trees around a reddish-brown dirt ground and scattered yellow petals. No people are visible.2010-02-04A weathered grey stone sculpture on a temple plinth shows a lion attacking an elephant, with the lion's paws gripping the elephant's head and trunk while the elephant's trunk curls downward. Carved rearing animals and pillars with relief figures stand behind. The temple base is faded with red-brown patches and a small carved stone block sits at the lower left. No people are visible.2006-09-18Close-up photograph of a weathered stone deity murti carved in relief, showing a face with a broad nose and a tall ornate headdress. Red kumkum marks are dabbed on the forehead, nose and surrounding stone, and pink flower petals lie at the edges. A carved figure is partly visible behind it.2010-02-04October 15 20082008-10-15Photograph of a carved stone sculpture of a rearing lion attacking an elephant on the base of a temple, with a smaller carved lion beneath. Weathered sandstone reliefs of figures and floral patterns fill the wall behind, and pillars with carved panels rise above. No people are visible in the scene.2006-09-18A close photograph of a weathered grey stone relief carving on a temple wall. A carved deity figure lies horizontally across the panel with a trident-shaped weapon raised diagonally above it, a small crescent or moon-like motif on the head area, and bangled or ornamented arms. The carving is worn and dusty, with a dark stain near one edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-15October 15 20082008-10-15Close-up photograph of a weathered reddish-brown stone deity murti carved with a tall crown-like headdress and elaborate hair. Red kumkum dots mark the forehead and the upper crown. The face has half-closed eyes and a calm expression, with heavy earrings and a beaded necklace visible at the neck. A blurred stone figure and a leafy tree stand in the background against a pale blue sky. No physical people are present.2010-02-04October 15 20082008-10-15A close photograph of weathered red sandstone carvings on a temple wall. The central relief shows a dancing or standing multi-armed figure with an elaborate headdress and a cloth skirt, surrounded by scrolling foliage, a small seated figure and carved floral motifs. Smaller carved figures appear at the left edge and lower right. No living people are visible.2007-07-04