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June 24 2016

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July 19 20092009-07-19July 19 20092009-07-19Close photograph of a dark stone sculpture base at a shrine, showing carved relief figures on a rock-like pedestal. Above, a deity murti wears a maroon silk garment with small gold embroidered motifs and a green-gold border, draped over its lap. Garlands of red, yellow and white flowers frame the right side. Carved figures on the stone include a seated figure at top, a kneeling figure at left, and a figure with raised hands in the centre. No living people are visible.2016-12-05Close-up photograph of a dark stone sculpture carved in relief, showing a reclining figure with a crown and ornate necklace, one arm bent behind its head, beside a large foot or lower figure. A white flower with a red centre rests on the stone, and small purple and white cloth offerings lie on the base, with red petals scattered nearby. Above, the edge of a red and gold silk garment is visible. No physical people are visible; the scene shows a carved deity murti decorated with flowers and cloth.2013-12-07September 15 20132013-09-15August 09 20152015-08-09January 24 20172017-01-24Close-up of a dark stone sculpture of a small crouching figure beneath a standing deity's feet, with its face turned upward and arms folded. Orange-and-maroon striped cloth. Yellow flower garlands and marigold petals lie on the stone, and red kumkum powder is scattered on the base. The figure is a sculpted demon-like form under the foot of a deity, not a living person. This appears to be a temple sculpture decorated with flowers for worship.2011-01-17Close-up photograph of a black stone sculpture of a deity's feet and lower body, with a figure reclining or positioned beneath a foot. A yellow cloth and beaded bracelet with gold and red beads appear at the top. Small red flower petals or offerings lie on the stone. No living people are visible; the subject is a carved stone murti shown in detail.2013-09-10December 16 20092009-12-16Close-up photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a small reclining figure, a dwarf-like attendant, beneath the feet of a standing deity statue draped in a yellow cloth with gold border. The figure lies on its side with one arm raised, head resting on a stone surface, one foot raised. Small red flower petals lie on the base and a yellow scatter is visible on the ground. No living people are visible. The scene appears to be a temple deity murti rather than a human ritual.2011-09-07Close view of a dark stone or metal sculpture of a reclining figure with a small attendant figure beside it. A foot in an orange and maroon garment rests on the sculpture's back, with yellow flowers and petals scattered on it. The sculpture's face is partly visible at left and the hand at upper left holds the figure. No person's face is shown and the dressed foot is the only visible human part.2011-01-17