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November 18 2014

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A dark stone or black-finished statue of a multi-armed deity murti reclines across a magenta cloth on a silver-framed platform, viewed from above. The figure wears a yellow silk dhoti with red and gold borders, a gold ornate chest ornament, and an orange cloth draped over the head. Multiple raised hands hold objects, and white and red flower garlands are looped over the arms and shoulders. The carved stone face has closed eyes.2014-11-18November 18 20142014-11-18September 06 20142014-09-06A black stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva form, is dressed for worship on a bright magenta cloth. It wears a teal and gold patterned garment, a deep magenta sheer scarf, and a heavy layered brown beaded necklace with gold pendants. Red and white flower garlands drape across its shoulders and arms, with a red flower tucked near the hand. The image shows no people or visible ritual action beyond the decorated murti.2013-07-31September 20 20132013-09-20July 31 20132013-07-31A black stone deity murti is dressed in a turquoise silk sari with gold paisley motifs and a magenta sheer overlay, adorned with a gold beaded collar, white and red flower garlands, and a red flower. Its multiple arms are raised with ritual hand gestures, and a pink satin cloth covers the base. The image is seated against a carved black stone backdrop with figures, in a temple setting.2013-07-31A black stone deity murti lies draped in an orange silk cloth with gold border and a brown ornamental collar, its chest adorned with a jewelled pendant of blue, green and gold stones. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang over its arms, with marigold blossoms at the hands and feet, set against a bright pink cloth backdrop. Carved figures are partly visible on the left. No people are visible in the frame.2014-09-06September 07 20142014-09-07A dark stone deity murti reclines on a pink cloth backdrop, dressed in an orange and green-striped dhoti with a red-and-gold border. It wears a beaded turquoise and gold necklace over a brown rope-like shoulder cord, and is adorned with red rose garlands and white flower garlands, with marigolds at the feet and in a small red-and-orange floral cluster. Its feet and hands are carved in relief, and a figure with a small red mark on the forehead is visible. A silver-toned plinth lies at the base.2014-09-06A close view of a black stone deity murti with four arms, shown in a shrine niche draped with hot pink cloth. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a small red tilak on the forehead, a red and gold brocade shawl draped over the shoulders, and layered necklaces of gold beads, pearls and a large ornate gold-and-red medallion on the chest. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang over both shoulders, and the raised hands hold ritual objects. The image shows a statue, not a living person.2014-12-04September 20 20132013-09-20