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A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver arched shrine framed by red drapery. The figure wears an orange turban wrapped with yellow and orange marigold garlands, an orange and gold shawl, an embellished jewelled collar, and a red-orange dhoti. Red and yellow flower garlands drape over the shoulders and arms, and several strands of gold beads hang in arcs across the base. A small seated figure with a tilak appears at the pedestal, and scattered petals and a white flower lie on the stone platform. Trees surround the outdoor setting. No people are visible.

A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti seated in a white carved arched niche outdoors, framed by trees. The figure wears an orange and red headcloth, a bindi, layered gold and red-jewelled necklaces, and a dark red lower garment. Several strands of gold-bead garlands hang in arcs across the base, scattered with small yellow and red flower petals. A red cloth drapes behind the arch.

A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver arched frame against a magenta draped backdrop, with trees behind. The figure wears an orange and red turban, a white garland of jasmine and red flowers, layered gold necklaces and a red and teal dhoti-style cloth. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a small drum, and the lower hands rest in a gesture with a figure beneath the feet. The pedestal is black stone. No physical people appear in the frame.

A large dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a silver-framed arch draped with red cloth. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti, a red and gold waist sash, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red headband with a peacock feather. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang from the shoulders, and a leopard-print shawl drapes down the left side. The hands hold a trident, a drum-like object and other ritual items. The murti sits on a carved black pedestal with scattered petals and a few yellow flowers at its base.

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October 11 2014

A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, an orange and gold headwrap, and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. The figure holds a snake-like object in one upper hand and a drum-like object in another, with lower hands in gesture poses. No people are visible in the scene.

A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands within a silver-toned arched frame in a garden, with green leafy branches behind it. The figure is draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a maroon border and wears a wrap of orange cloth across the head, a red bindi on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Several hands hold ritual objects, and the figure is seated on a dark pedestal carved with a small reclining figure. Marigold flowers and petals lie at the base, and a few flowers appear at the left edge.

March 25 2015

A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors in front of a dense green tree canopy, framed by an ornate silver arch. The statue wears an orange turban and an orange-and-maroon striped cloth draped over the body, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. Small white cloth bundles rest on the pedestal in front. The statue is a stone sculpture, not a living person, so no physical people are present.

A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands under an ornate silver arch set among trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange headwrap, with a long garland of yellow and red marigolds across the chest and a gold necklace with a pendant. Several arms hold ritual objects, including a trident-like staff and a flame-topped item. Dry ground, a low fence and a bright sky show behind the statue. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people appear in the scene.

A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated within a silver-framed arched niche draped with orange and gold brocade curtains. The murti wears an orange headband with a gold ornament, a red and white dotted dhoti, layered rudraksha-style beaded and gold necklaces, and bangles. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object, the lower hand is raised in abhaya mudra, and the other holds a bowl. Yellow and red marigold and rose garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and foliage surrounds the niche.

A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a red draped cloth, outdoors among green trees. The four-armed figure wears a red and gold garment, a green and gold jewelled necklace, a long brown bead mala, and a red and orange headband. Its hands hold a drum-like object, a trident-like weapon and other implements, while small marigold flowers lie at its base on a dark pedestal carved with figures.