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August 03 2013

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A black stone statue of a deity, shown as a seated figure with multiple arms, is framed by an ornate white-silver arch and set against a backdrop of orange and white draped cloth with gold trim. The statue wears an orange and green wrap, a green and orange turban-like headwear, and necklaces, with long garlands of red and white flowers draped over its shoulders. Red and white flower petals lie at its base on a dark pedestal, and tall green trees surround the outdoor shrine.2013-09-25A dark stone statue of a deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a green gold-flecked cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a red head cloth, a red and orange garment, an ornate multicoloured jewelled collar, and red and white flower garlands draped over the arms. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands and sits upon a dark pedestal with a small carved animal figure at its base. A metal railing and a dirt ground surround the shrine.2016-08-12A dark stone deity murti sits within a silver-framed arched shrine set against an orange cloth backdrop, under trees in an outdoor setting. The figure wears a yellow-green dhoti-style garment, a layered gold necklace, and a jewelled crown with a red stone, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang from the shoulders and flower offerings rest at the base. The scene is a temple shrine with no visible physical people.2013-09-16A black stone murti of a deity seated in an ornate silver-framed arch within a grove of trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a yellow-and-white sacred thread with decorated ornaments. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and an orange and white cloth backs the shrine. The murti is seated on a dark pedestal with carved detail, and a small stone bowl with a raised rim sits nearby in the sandy ground.2013-09-20Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal within a white carved arched frame, set among trees. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-like drape, a red-orange yellow-banded headband, layered beaded necklaces and a red and yellow garland over the shoulders. A green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop, and small red offerings and flower petals lie at the base. The murti is a statue, not a living person.2013-07-02July 14 20132013-07-14A 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.2013-08-03July 02 20132013-07-02October 12 20132013-10-12A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits within an ornate silver arched frame in an outdoor garden setting with trees behind it. The figure wears a white cloth wrap, a white head cloth, a red sash, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial ornaments, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. A green and gold brocade curtain backs the shrine, and small offerings lie at its base on a dark pedestal.2013-10-19A dark stone statue of a seated deity or sage figure stands in a silver-framed arched niche backed by green gold-threaded cloth, surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands. The figure wears an orange turban, rudraksha-style bead necklaces, a saffron-orange dhoti, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Blurred green trees and a red wall frame the outdoor setting. A statue is not a physical person, so no people are present.2013-09-26A black stone murti seated in a silver arched niche before a red cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl over the body, an orange headwrap, and multiple rudraksha mala strands across the chest with a pendant. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the arms, and a few flower petals lie at the base. The figure holds ritual objects in its upper hands, with its lower hands in a meditative mudra. This is a sculpted deity murti, not a living person, and the scene is an outdoor shrine.2013-01-13