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A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands inside a white arched stone frame, with green leafy trees behind it. The figure wears an orange-red saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange-and-red patterned turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. Rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Garlands of yellow marigolds with pink and purple flowers drape from the shoulders to the base. The hands hold a snake-entwined staff or trident-like object and a flame-shaped emblem, and others are raised in blessing. Small carved figures appear at the base on a rock pedestal.

A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched gateway, surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange wrap and an orange turban-like headcloth with a red dot on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. It is adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and white ribbon-like strands. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object while others are raised in mudra gestures. Flower petals lie on the base below.

A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a rocky base within a white ornate arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a red tilak on the forehead, an orange-red shawl draped over the body, and a rudraksha mala. Two garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta flowers and white blossoms hang down the chest. One hand holds a flame-like object, another holds a small book, and the remaining hands are in mudras. Carved figures decorate the rock base. No living people are visible.

A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands in a silver-framed arch, draped in orange cloth and wearing a red-and-orange headband with a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers and green leaves hang from its shoulders to its base. A rudraksha mala rests on its chest. Its raised hands hold a drum-like object and a flame-like emblem, and a green tree and daylight fill the background. No physical people are visible.

A dark stone statue of a four-armed sannyasi-style figure seated on a pedestal within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame, set outdoors beneath leafy trees. The statue wears an orange saffron wrap and orange headband with a red mark, has a rudraksha mala and is garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink, purple and white flowers. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another holds a flame-like object, and the others are raised in mudras. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Hindu iconography suggests a deity-form statue.

A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands under an ornate silver arch, draped in orange cloth with a red tilak, wearing a rudraksha mala and garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. Green foliage fills the background.

A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands on a pedestal beneath an ornate silver arch, framed by trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, an orange turban with red edging, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow and purple marigolds and white flowers drape from the shoulders to the base. Two hands show a trident-like staff and a lotus, while the others are held in mudras. The figure is a sculpted statue, not a living person, and no printed name is visible.

A dark stone statue of a seated deity or sage stands outdoors beneath a tree canopy, framed by an ornately carved pale stone arch. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and an orange headwrap with a maroon band, plus a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers with pink blossoms hang across the chest and arms. The figure holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a rudraksha mala is visible at the waist. Bare branches and green foliage overhang the scene, with a white-walled building in the background.

December 14 2010

A dark stone statue of a multi-armed figure seated within an ornate silver arched frame, outdoors beneath leafy trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange-and-red headband, with a red bindi on the forehead. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest, and the statue is adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds interspersed with purple, white and red flowers and green leaves. The raised hands hold ritual objects, including a conch-like vessel on one side and a lotus-like object on the other. The statue sits on a dark carved pedestal. No people are visible.

A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, shown seated under a large banyan tree within a silver-coloured ornate arch. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange and green striped headwrap, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves hang from its shoulders to the base. Relief carvings of seated yogis decorate the stone pedestal, and the foliage of the tree fills the background.

A large dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath leafy tree branches, draped in red and yellow flower garlands with purple accents. It wears an orange and gold brocade wrap across the head and an orange garment, with a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest and a red tilak on the forehead. Its raised hands hold a drum and a flame-like emblem, and a silver-decorated archway stands at left. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue, so no a person candidate is visible as a living person.