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July 25 2013

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Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a maroon-brown turban and a tilak on the forehead. The murti has gold arm ornaments and is hung with a sparkling silver-white crystal necklace over a teal garment. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers held in the hands. Behind it stands a shimmering gold cloth canopy framed by ornate silver-toned metalwork.2017-01-08April 21 20152015-04-21A photograph of a black-faced, gold-ornamented deity murti seated on a golden throne before a red-orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a reddish-brown dhoti and a rust-coloured turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Many gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a gold waist-band adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow and red marigolds and pink flowers drape the arms and shoulders, and a jewelled gold brooch sits at the lap. Eight-armed style gold hands hold ceremonial objects. No living people are visible.2013-07-25A dark stone deity murti seated with four golden arms, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flowers, a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a brown rudraksha-style bead mala, and a gold-brown silk garment. The figure sits before a red fabric backdrop framed by ornate silver and gold metalwork. Watermarked archive photograph of a temple deity darshan.2015-04-21February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, multi-armed form stands against a bright orange-red silk backdrop inside a silver-framed niche. The murti wears a red-brown turban with a small jewelled ornament on the forehead, a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-brown shawl. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers and small purple blossoms tucked among them. Gold abhaya and raised hands display ornate detailing.2013-07-25A dark-faced deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche lined with red-orange drapery, outdoors beneath trees. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-brown dhoti. Its multiple gold hands hold ritual objects, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with small purple blossoms drape the shoulders and arms.2013-07-25A black-faced deity murti. Its raised golden hands hold a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the figure, set against a dense backdrop of magenta flower strands and an ornate silver frame.2010-08-19January 08 20172017-01-08January 02 20132013-01-02A dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, ornately engraved armour-like covering, adorned with layered pearl and bead necklaces and a central jewelled chest medallion, its head draped in a brown cloth with a gold border and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Multiple upraised gold hands hold ceremonial objects, and the figure stands before a backdrop of purple drapery and garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and no a person candidate appears.2014-12-05A dark stone deity murti stands under a banyan tree, shaded by overhanging branches. The figure wears a red-and-gold crown, a layered gold and beaded necklace, and a red cloth draped at the waist. It holds a gold staff and a gold ornamental object, with a long pink flower garland hanging from the shoulders. Behind it is an arch of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, with a white silk backdrop and a carved gold crest at the top. Gold-painted pedestal detail and a metal railing appear at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-07-13