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Photo 11742987Photo 11691472June 09 20152015-06-09December 06 20122012-12-06September 01 20112011-09-01December 06 20122012-12-06August 31 20112011-08-31A dark grey stone deity murti with multiple arms stands within a circular halo carved with scrolling patterns. A flaming torch held by an unseen hand is brought close to the figure on the left, while on the right a silver trident with ornate finials is held upright by a hand. A woman with dark hair in a bun decorated with a colourful hair clip is visible at the lower right, her face partly turned away. The background is dark with a few indoor lights.2010-11-19August 03 20142014-08-03June 09 20152015-06-09February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a young sannyasi in orange robes performing an aarti or lamp offering before a large black stone murti of Kalabhairava, a fierce form of Shiva standing within a circular halo of carved arch. The murti holds a trident and other weapons in multiple arms, wears a skull-like crown with flames, a red tilak, and heavy necklaces. The sannyasi holds a lit oil lamp raised toward the murti, wears orange cloth with a red-striped waistband, and has rudraksha beads on the wrists and neck. A red brick wall and metal grille form the backdrop.2013-11-25