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September 25 2013

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Close view of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a green and gold striped head cloth with a small red bindi and a dangling ornament, a saffron and green garment, multiple rudraksha malas, and ornate gold-and-gem pendants. Garlands of red and white roses encircle the shoulders, and the raised hands hold ritual objects. Behind it are an orange cloth backdrop and a silver-embossed panel. No physical people are visible.2013-09-25September 04 20142014-09-04A black stone deity murti with four arms stands against a red draped backdrop, adorned with thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. It wears a gold-and-brown headband, an orange-and-gold jeweled necklace with a pendant, and a rudraksha-like bead chain. One hand holds a trident-like staff and another a drum-shaped object, while the other two hands are raised in blessing and gesture. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of a statue.2014-10-11September 28 20132013-09-28September 20 20132013-09-20June 19 20142014-06-19December 15 20092009-12-15September 20 20132013-09-20A black stone deity murti seated in a meditative pose, with two raised hands and a central hand gesture, is richly decorated with layered gold necklaces and a striped orange and green head cloth. The figure wears an orange-red cloth and is framed by a dense arch of garlands in yellow, purple, white, red and orange marigold and flower strands. A pink cloth hangs behind the murti. The image is a close-up of the decorated idol with no visible people.2014-11-28September 18 20142014-09-18A black stone deity murti stands against a red draped backdrop, adorned for worship. It wears an orange and gold cloth wound around its head, a green bodice with layered gold and beaded necklaces, and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves with orange marigolds. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while its lower hands show abhaya and varada gestures, with a red kumkum mark on the palm. A silver ritual object is visible at the left edge. No physical people are present.2014-09-13November 28 20142014-11-28