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August 11 2011

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August 29 20122012-08-29December 03 20122012-12-03August 27 20112011-08-27A dark stone statue of a seated deity or sage stands outdoors beneath a tree canopy, framed by an ornately carved pale stone arch. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and an orange headwrap with a maroon band, plus a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers with pink blossoms hang across the chest and arms. The figure holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a rudraksha mala is visible at the waist. Bare branches and green foliage overhang the scene, with a white-walled building in the background.2008-12-10November 14 20142014-11-14A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame, with green trees behind it. The figure wears an orange turban and an orange shawl over a dark-bordered orange garment, with a rudraksha mala across the chest and a red bindi on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and red flowers with green leaves hang from the shoulders to the base, and white paper strips are draped among them. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another a flame-shaped object, while the other hands are raised or rest at the waist. Flower petals lie on the stone pedestal. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-07-10A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched gateway, surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange wrap and an orange turban-like headcloth with a red dot on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. It is adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and white ribbon-like strands. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object while others are raised in mudra gestures. Flower petals lie on the base below.2010-07-10December 27 20122012-12-27September 18 20112011-09-18A dark stone statue of a multi-armed figure seated within an ornate silver arched frame, outdoors beneath leafy trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange-and-red headband, with a red bindi on the forehead. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest, and the statue is adorned with long garlands of yellow marigolds interspersed with purple, white and red flowers and green leaves. The raised hands hold ritual objects, including a conch-like vessel on one side and a lotus-like object on the other. The statue sits on a dark carved pedestal. No people are visible.2011-01-21A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands on a pedestal beneath an ornate silver arch, framed by trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti-style garment, an orange turban with red edging, a rudraksha mala, and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow and purple marigolds and white flowers drape from the shoulders to the base. Two hands show a trident-like staff and a lotus, while the others are held in mudras. The figure is a sculpted statue, not a living person, and no printed name is visible.2011-01-21A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands inside a white arched stone frame, with green leafy trees behind it. The figure wears an orange-red saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange-and-red patterned turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. Rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Garlands of yellow marigolds with pink and purple flowers drape from the shoulders to the base. The hands hold a snake-entwined staff or trident-like object and a flame-shaped emblem, and others are raised in blessing. Small carved figures appear at the base on a rock pedestal.2010-08-30