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June 26 20132013-06-26June 26 20132013-06-26June 25 20132013-06-25September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of a small gilded copper-alloy standing deity murti on a lotus-based pedestal set on a stepped square plinth decorated with floral panels and a small figure carving. The murti wears a tall crown, floral earring, a long garland and a sash draped over the shoulders, holding a lotus bud in one raised hand while the other hand hangs gracefully. Water droplets are visible on the metal and the dark stone pillar behind it, with a blurred person in white clothing at the left edge and another gilded object at the left foreground.2007-10-25September 19 20112011-09-19A small gilt bronze statue of a standing female deity murti, shown against a dark stone background. She wears a tall ornate crown, large earrings, a layered beaded necklace over a medallion, and a long draped shawl with a scalloped border. Her right hand is raised holding a small object, and her left hand hangs downward with fingers extended. The metal has a warm golden patina and the statue stands on a plain base.2013-10-02June 26 20132013-06-26A photograph of two brass or copper-toned ritual objects set on a flat metal tray on a wet stone floor. On the left is a tiered, pyramid-like sri yantra or meru-style base. On the right stands a small standing deity murti with a tall crown, a red tilak mark, a layered necklace and a long garland, holding a lotus-like object in one hand. Behind them is a large dark stone pedestal and a white cloth with red and green borders draped over it. No people are visible.2007-09-24A small bronze deity murti stands at centre on a brass base, adorned with garlands of yellow flowers and a layered necklace, holding a lamp-like object in one hand. To the left a white marble seated figure in a draped robe rests beside it on a wooden surface, while a large dark bronze or stone base with lotus-like petals fills the background. No people are visible apart from a blurred hand at the right edge.2011-09-19A photograph of ritual sculptures in a temple setting. In the foreground, a small gilded bronze deity murti stands on an ornate square base, wearing a tall crown, layered necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a flowing skirt, holding a small lamp or ritual object in one hand. To its left, a white marble seated figure of a sage or teacher sits in meditation pose with one hand raised in blessing, draped in white cloth with a cloth wrap over the head. Behind them stands a large dark stone vessel with a lotus-petal base, and a gold-and-red fabric hangs in the background. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19A golden metal statue of a standing female deity murti stands against a dark stone backdrop with water droplets. She wears a tall ornate crown, large earrings, layered necklaces with a round pendant, a broad jewelled waist belt and a flared pleated lower garment. Her right hand holds a small kalasha-like vessel while her left hand rests low, palm open. The figure is polished bronze-gold with white and blue accents on the face and drapery. No people are present.2013-10-02