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December 23 20102010-12-23A 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 deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red velvet, set outdoors among trees. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and a yellow head cloth, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and red garlands drape its shoulders and sides. One hand holds a club-like object and another holds a lotus-like emblem. The figure sits or stands on a black pedestal, with red-stained offering stones and a small nameplate at its base. Dry earth, leafy branches, and a red boundary wall surround the shrine.2013-02-01A 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.A dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a silver ornate arched frame set against a red cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure has four arms, wears an orange garment, a crown-like headdress, a white pearl necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds ritual objects in its hands. Marigold and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and a small animal figure rests at the base. A metal railing and a white board stand nearby.2015-08-31A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal beneath a silver-coloured ornate arch, set outdoors among dense green trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange headcloth, with a dark rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging from the shoulders. Several of its raised hands hold ritual objects.2010-11-30A dark stone statue of a seated sage, shown in a shaded outdoor garden surrounded by trees. The figure wears a bright blue wrap and blue cloth draped over the shoulders, with a white tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala around the neck. Fresh garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers hang over the statue. It is set inside an ornate silver arch carved with floral and foliate motifs, on a black pedestal with red painted base. The statue is an image, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-12-26February 23 20082008-02-23A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark animal mount, dressed in a yellow-orange draped cloth and a yellow turban-like headwrap, with a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest. It sits inside a carved silver-toned arched frame set among tall leafy trees on a dirt ground. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no physical a person candidate appears.2010-12-23A 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 06 20142014-09-06November 06 20122012-11-06