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November 11 2010

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August 31 20112011-08-31December 06 20122012-12-06September 01 20112011-09-01Photo 11683234November 19 20102010-11-19A dark grey stone deity murti with multiple arms stands within a circular halo carved with scrolling patterns. A flaming torch held by an unseen hand is brought close to the figure on the left, while on the right a silver trident with ornate finials is held upright by a hand. A woman with dark hair in a bun decorated with a colourful hair clip is visible at the lower right, her face partly turned away. The background is dark with a few indoor lights.2010-11-19November 01 20112011-11-01Photo 11683175A priest in white dhoti and shawl with red borders stands at left, seen from behind with a shaved head, holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward a large dark stone sculpture of a dancing deity. The murti stands within a circular arch of flame-like scrollwork, holding a long staff across its body. An orange-walled building with a window and ceiling fan is behind, and a night sky is above. Arm bands of white paint are visible on the priest's arms.2011-09-01December 06 20122012-12-06A dark stone deity murti stands at night on a black pedestal, carved with a flame-like halo behind it. It wears a white and red sari-like cloth with gold border, a black waist band, multiple rudraksha malas across the chest, and garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. It holds a trident in one hand, and a small oil lamp burns on the ground at the lower right. A white tilak marks the forehead. No living people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copiesNovember 11 20102010-11-11