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November 27 2012

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Three grey stone statues of standing deities are displayed outdoors on a dirt ground in front of a concrete block wall. The central figure is a multi-armed deity with a tall crown and a small animal mount at its feet, flanked by two taller female figures with crowns, one holding a lotus-like object and the other holding a staff-like item. Large banana leaves and potted plants surround them, with a tent canopy and strings of small flags visible at the top. A woman in white stands in the background, and a yellow sign reads leave your footwear here. No people are prominent in the foreground.2009-07-08September 02 20142014-09-02Three dark grey stone deity murtis stand side by side on a long grey plinth against a white draped backdrop. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity with a tall ornate crown, a flared back halo and a lion or mythical beast at his feet. Flanking figures on each side are female-form standing deities with tall crowns, jewelled necklaces and long garments falling to the base. The carvings are finely detailed with intricate jewellery and textile patterns. No people are visible.July 08 20092009-07-08Three dark grey stone statues stand on a shared black pedestal in front of a white tarpaulin backdrop, apparently in an outdoor setting. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity murti with a tall conical crown and a bird-like vahana beside its legs, flanked by two slender standing female figures in tall conical headdresses, jewellery and draped garments, one holding a lotus-like object. The carving shows detailed ornamentation on necklaces, belts and armlets. No people are visible in the scene.July 08 20092009-07-08Three dark grey stone sculptures stand on a shared plinth against a white draped tent backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed standing deity murti with a tall conical crown, holding up a conch and other attributes, with a mount carved beside it. Two attendant female figures flank him, each in a tall crown and jewelled ornaments, one holding a fan-like object. The arrangement suggests a temple-style installation set up outdoors. No people are visible.Outdoor view of carved grey stone deity murtis standing on plinths among other stone sculptures and dry leaves, apparently in a workshop yard. The central standing figure has four arms, a tall ornate crown, a long beaded necklace and a waist-cloth, with a bird-like vahana carved beside its legs. Flanking figures are female deities in crowns and jewellery, one with a lion-like vahana at her side, and a partially visible carved lion or mythical beast stands behind. No people are visible. The photograph shows sculptures being made or prepared, consistent with the ashram's sculpture work.Three grey stone statues of seated four-armed goddesses sit side by side on lotus-carved pedestals in a garden of green shrubs, palms and orange and red flowers. The central figure holds a lotus and a small pot-like object, flanked by figures with upraised arms holding ritual objects; each has a tall crown and ornate jewellery. Garden ground and sand are visible at the base. Mounted statues of deity murti.2009-07-20Three dark grey stone statues stand on plinths outdoors on bare earth in front of a fence and a wall with hanging white cloth and dry branches. The central statue is a four-armed deity murti with a tall crown, holding objects in its hands, standing beside a peacock carved at its feet. The two flanking female figures are standing statues with jewelry and draped garments, with hands at their sides and one holding an object. Another statue is partly visible at the far left and another at the far right. No people are visible.2011-02-28May 10 20122012-05-10September 02 20142014-09-02