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April 30 20122012-04-30 +2 copiesA 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.2013-10-17A black stone deity murti with four arms stands in a shrine alcove draped with gold-patterned yellow fabric. The murti wears an orange headband with a gold ornament, red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands, and multiple rudraksha malas. It is dressed in an orange and green cloth with gold necklaces and jewelled pendants. The upper hands hold a trident-like emblem and a flame-like object, while the lower hands are in blessing and abhaya poses. No physical people are visible.2013-10-12A photograph of a life-size statue of a seated guru figure, not a living person, displayed in a golden arched niche with a red fabric backdrop. The statue wears a dark red-brown turban with a gold bow, a brown shawl draped over the shoulder, a white lace-patterned garment, and multiple beaded necklaces. It is garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, magenta and pink flowers, white jasmine-style blossoms and green leaves. A silver trident rests upright on the right, and ornate gold carved throne elements frame the scene. A pink cloth is visible in the background.2016-01-03MAy 27 20212021-05-27November 02 20132013-11-02A large gilded statue of a deity murti seated in a meditative pose, with a black face bearing a white tripundra mark, wearing an orange-red cloth draped over the head and shoulders. The golden figure is adorned with layered garlands of white and yellow flowers alternating with purple blooms, a red gemstone pendant, and a rudraksha mala with gold discs. Its gold-plated hands are shown in mudra and resting positions. Behind it stands an ornate silver arch with floral relief, and paper cutouts of paisley motifs hang on a white backdrop. No living people are visible.2010-02-12A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated against a green curtain with gold dot pattern. The figure wears a hot pink turban and a hot pink draped cloth, with multiple strands of gold-toned beads, a gold pendant, and a red and green flower garland draped over the shoulders. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a small flame, a drum-like object and show a blessing gesture. No living people are visible in the scene.2012-04-22October 13 20212021-10-13Temple aarti before a black stone deity murti dressed in a deep red cloth, adorned with a yellow flower garland, gold ornaments, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. A priest in orange robes stands at right, bare-chested with a long beard and hair coiled on his head, holding a multi-tier brass lamp with burning flames toward the murti. Ornate gold-leaf walls and gold lamp stands with lit wicks frame the scene. Offerings of white flowers sit at the base of the altar.2021-05-27A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti, shown in close view against a bright yellow cloth backdrop. The figure wears a black satin garment with a gold-toned ribbon and leopard-print band at the waist, a wide dark headband with white beads, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Heavy red rudraksha malas strung with brass bells hang across the chest and waist. Garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers with green leaves frame both sides. The hands are raised in a blessing gesture and holding a small object. No living people are visible.2012-04-30February 05 20142014-02-05