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A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a red-painted wooden niche. The figure has a flower garland on its head, red tilak marks on the forehead and hands, and is draped in an orange cloth with a blue and green patterned border worn across the body. Small white and yellow flowers rest on its arms, and a few petals lie at its feet on a dark stone pedestal.

A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a recessed niche with dark red walls. The four-armed figure wears a tall crown with a red-and-gold tilak on the forehead, a layered necklace, and an orange and green bordered cloth draped over its waist and shoulder. Its hands hold round discs marked with red centres and a white flower garland hangs on one arm. Fresh flowers, including red hibiscus and white and yellow petals, lie at its base on a dark stone platform.

A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors among leafy trees, wrapped in a bright orange cloth draped over its shoulders and arms. It wears a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded collar, and a jewelled armband. Carved stone pillars with ornate floral and scroll patterns frame the figure. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.

A black stone deity murti of a four-armed standing figure with a tall cylindrical crown and red tilak mark on the forehead, draped with an orange shawl over a white dhoti with maroon border and gold zari edges. The murti holds a trident-like staff in one hand and an axe-like or drum-shaped object in another, with a small animal figure carved beside one shoulder. No people are visible.

September 27 2013

2013-09-27 +2 copies

A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under an ornate carved stone arch framed by a leafy tree. The murti wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue and gold jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another is raised in blessing, with a ceremonial bracelet on the wrist. The statue rests on a dark pedestal over a rock base with red stains.

A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornately carved stone arch set among leafy trees. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over the body and an orange headband, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another a lotus-like flower, while others are held in gesture. The figure sits on a dark rock pedestal with carved reliefs, above a red-painted base. Outdoors, a sunny setting with trees behind.

A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a lotus-style posture against a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti, an orange turban-like headpiece with pearl and gold ornaments, layered beaded necklaces in turquoise and gold, and a long rust-brown rudraksha mala draped across the body. Garlands of white flowers and red roses hang from the shoulders and lap, with loose marigolds and roses at the base. The hands hold ceremonial objects, and the seat is carved with relief figures. No physical people are visible.

A black stone deity murti seated in a niche of an old temple wall, with four arms, a yellow cloth draped over its shoulders edged in red and purple, and a garland of red flowers on its head. A gold tilak-like disc marks its forehead and chest, and it wears a beaded necklace and bangles.

January 21 2011

A dark stone or black-finished statue of a multi-armed deity murti dressed in an orange saffron sash and orange dhoti with gold trim, wearing an orange turban-style headwrap with a red bindi on the forehead, multiple strands of pearl and bead necklaces with a large central pendant, and a braided belt. A white plumeria flower rests near its hand. Garlands of cream and red flowers hang at both sides against a red sequined backdrop. The statue is not a person and no physical people are visible.

April 27 2012