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July 11 20142014-07-11A bronze-finished deity murti stands on a pedestal against a misty backdrop of hills and trees. The figure has four arms, holding a small drum-like object in the upper left hand and a flame-like object in the upper right, with the lower hands in abhaya and varada-like gestures. It wears a tall tiered crown with a golden ornament, heavy layered necklaces and garlands of white and multicoloured stones, and an orange and maroon striped silk garment with gold border. Orange and green cloth drapes over a ledge beside the figure.2012-07-09July 11 20142014-07-11Two large deity murtis stand outdoors on a stone platform before a green forested hillside under an overcast sky. The left figure is a golden-bodied deity with four arms, a tall ornate crown with a gold centrepiece, and an orange-and-red striped dhoti with gold border; it holds a staff-like implement in one raised hand. The right figure wears a tall crown, an orange sari-like garment, and a green sash draped over one shoulder, with a hand raised near its chest. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strings, with rudraksha-style and bead necklaces. No physical people are visible.2012-07-09July 09 20122012-07-09July 11 20122012-07-11July 09 20122012-07-09A standing copper-toned statue of a four-armed deity murti, dressed in an orange and maroon brocade garment with gold borders and a jeweled crown-like headdress in red, orange and gold. It wears heavy white jasmine garlands draped across the chest and a jeweled breastplate with a silver-chain sash. The raised right hand holds a flame-like object and the left upper hand holds a ceremonial staff with a serpent-head top; the lower hands are in blessing and offering poses. A green tree backdrop and a grey wall sit behind the statue. The statue is shown on a stone pedestal.2012-07-21November 04 20142014-11-04 +2 copiesA carved wooden or sculpted murti of a figure wearing a maroon and saffron turban with a jewelled brooch, ornate gold and beaded necklaces, a dark brown shawl and layered ornaments. The figure holds a stick or staff in one raised hand and a small cup-like vessel in the other, set against ornate gold relief carving. No physical people are visible; the figure appears to be a statue, so a person is depiction-free and set to none.2014-11-20July 20 20122012-07-20A metal deity murti stands on a pedestal, depicted with four arms, holding a small drum-like object in the upper left hand and a flame-like form in the upper right hand, with lower hands in gesture poses. It wears an orange turban topped with a golden finial and jeweled crown, a dense layered necklace of pearls, gemstones and rudraksha beads, gold-trimmed yellow and purple silk garments with zari borders, and a red bindi on the forehead. A second statue with a yellow sari is partially visible at the right edge. A plain light grey wall forms the background. No living people are visible.2012-10-13