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August 19 20162016-08-19August 19 20162016-08-19August 19 20162016-08-19August 19 20162016-08-19Photo 11692667 +2 copiesA black stone deity murti, carved with a serene face, a tall ornate headdress and a necklace, is being bathed with water poured from a golden kalasha vessel held by an unseen person's bare arm and hand wearing a gold bangle. Water streams down over the statue's face, chest and shoulders in an abhishekam. Blurred green foliage fills the background. No other physical people are visible.2011-12-28Close-up photograph of a large black stone murti of a multi-armed Hindu deity, with a tilak mark on its forehead, an elaborate crown, and a broad necklace. One raised hand holds a ceremonial disc-shaped weapon. A human hand reaches in from the upper right, touching the statue's shoulder near a silver-rimmed plate and a garland of white flowers with red and green accents. Gold-patterned decorative panels and green leaves form the background, with foliage and sunlight visible beyond.2015-02-05Close-up of a polished black stone deity murti with a tall crown and ornate armlets, shown with an arm raised holding an object. A hand adorned with gold bangles reaches in from the upper right and touches the forehead of the murti, where a small orange tilak mark is visible. Gold-coloured ornamental backdrop and green leaves of a tree are behind the statue. No physical people are visible except the partial hand and arm of one devotee.2015-02-05Close photograph of a large black stone deity murti with a tall crown, broad shoulders, armour-like ornamented chest band and a long ceremonial sword or staff held upright. A hand with a bangle touches the forehead of the murti, where a yellow tilak or sindoor mark is applied. Behind it a gold-leaf backdrop and green trees are visible, with a red-rimmed plate or offering tray at the right edge. No people are visible apart from the hand.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors beneath tree branches and leaves. The black stone figure wears a tall crown, ornate armbands and a sacred thread, and holds objects in its raised hands, including a discus-like emblem. Water streaks down the polished surface. A brown coconut rests against the figure's side, and a gilded carved frame edges the right of the scene. No people are visible.2015-02-05Close upward photograph of a large black stone deity murti with multiple arms, one hand raised holding a small drum-like object, with a red-and-white garland and a gold ornate background behind it. The figure wears a tall crown-like headdress with a vermilion mark on the forehead, armlets and a jewelled chest ornament. Green leaves and a bare tree trunk fill the background, and a hand holding a tambourine-like drum appears at upper right. No physical people are shown; the figure is a statue.2015-02-05