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A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal within an ornate silver-coloured arch, set among large leafy trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-orange head covering, and is draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. Several arms hold ritual objects, and the figure sits upon a carved base with a bull-like form. The ground is bare earth with grass patches, and a red-painted base sits at the foot.

A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal beneath a silver-coloured ornate arch, set outdoors among dense green trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange headcloth, with a dark rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging from the shoulders. Several of its raised hands hold ritual objects.

February 09 2012

A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame under trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange head covering, with a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a drum-like item and a bell-like implement. The base is a dark stone pedestal with red offerings at its foot. Green foliage, sandy ground and a small pillar appear around the shrine. No living people are visible.

August 11 2011

2011-08-11 +1 copies

A black stone statue of a seated figure in an ornate silver arched frame stands outdoors beneath large spreading trees. The figure wears a red-orange head covering and an orange-red wrap, with a red-and-white garland and a long garland of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers draped around it. Its hands are raised in mudra gestures. The statue sits on a black pedestal with a small plaque at its base, surrounded by shade trees and a paved courtyard. No living people are visible.

September 27 2013

December 23 2010

A black stone murti of a deity stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green curtain with gold patterns, set outdoors among tall trees and red earth. The figure has four arms, holds a trident and drum-like object, and wears a red and orange shawl, a rudraksha mala with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders, and a tiger skin. A small figure rests at its feet. No physical people are present.

A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white dhoti and orange-bordered shawl with a saffron head wrap, wearing white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. The murti is framed by an ornate silver arch set among trees, with scattered orange flower petals at its base. This is a statue, not a person, and no visible identity cue marks it as a portrait of a person.

A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within a carved stone arch framed by trees and palms. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a white flower garland, a white beaded necklace, and a blue-and-white ornamental collar. It holds a drum-like object and other implements in its raised hands. The statue sits on a black pedestal atop a red rocky mound edged with black-and-white pebbles, with a small wooden tray of offerings at its base. No people are visible.

Outdoors under trees, a black stone murti of a seated deity stands within a silver arch framed by a green cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange cloth, orange-and-red turban-like head covering, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and yellow and red flower garlands. Its hands hold objects and it sits on a dark base. A plaque sits below, and the base is heaped with red and orange flower petals. No physical people are visible.