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May 13 2013

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February 01 20132013-02-01April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 02 20132013-07-02A black stone murti of a deity seated in an ornate silver-framed arch within a grove of trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a yellow-and-white sacred thread with decorated ornaments. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and an orange and white cloth backs the shrine. The murti is seated on a dark pedestal with carved detail, and a small stone bowl with a raised rim sits nearby in the sandy ground.2013-09-20A dark stone deity murti sits within a silver-framed arched shrine set against an orange cloth backdrop, under trees in an outdoor setting. The figure wears a yellow-green dhoti-style garment, a layered gold necklace, and a jewelled crown with a red stone, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang from the shoulders and flower offerings rest at the base. The scene is a temple shrine with no visible physical people.2013-09-16A black stone murti seated in a silver arched niche before a red cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl over the body, an orange headwrap, and multiple rudraksha mala strands across the chest with a pendant. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the arms, and a few flower petals lie at the base. The figure holds ritual objects in its upper hands, with its lower hands in a meditative mudra. This is a sculpted deity murti, not a living person, and the scene is an outdoor shrine.2013-01-13July 14 20132013-07-14July 09 20132013-07-09A black stone statue of a deity, shown as a seated figure with multiple arms, is framed by an ornate white-silver arch and set against a backdrop of orange and white draped cloth with gold trim. The statue wears an orange and green wrap, a green and orange turban-like headwear, and necklaces, with long garlands of red and white flowers draped over its shoulders. Red and white flower petals lie at its base on a dark pedestal, and tall green trees surround the outdoor shrine.2013-09-25A black stone murti of a four-armed deity sits cross-legged on a carved pedestal, draped in a yellow cloth and wearing a yellow headband, layered beaded necklaces and a jewelled garland. It holds ritual objects in its upper hands and is framed by an ornate silver arch set against a brown curtain with trees behind. No living people are visible.2013-01-19May 24 20132013-05-24A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a silver-framed niche against a bright yellow cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The murti wears a purple turban and purple draped cloth, with layered red and brown beaded necklaces, a gold pendant and bangles. It holds a trident-like staff and other implements in its raised hands and rests on a dark pedestal carved with figures. Trees and a palm frame the open-air setting.2013-03-17