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January 24 2013

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A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated in a silver-framed arched niche set against a yellow cloth backdrop. The figure wears a purple head wrap, a purple cloth draped over the lap, and a long rudraksha-style mala with a gold chain. Its raised hands hold ceremonial implements. Red-painted stones form a mound at its base, with a small brass lamp and a plaque inscribed with Sanskrit text. Trees and a dirt courtyard surround the shrine outdoors.2013-03-17A black stone statue of a multi-armed female deity sits within an ornate silver arch set against an orange and gold patterned cloth backdrop. The murti wears a purple shawl draped over its body and head, a gold necklace, and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Two small brass oil lamps and a small brass plaque or offering tray stand at the base, with marigold petals scattered on a raised red-painted rock platform. Trees and bare ground surround the shrine outdoors.2012-04-08 +1 copiesMarch 13 20132013-03-13A dark stone deity murti sits on a raised seat inside a silver-framed arch, set against a red-and-gold draped backdrop under spreading trees. The figure wears a turquoise cloth wrapped around the head and body, a red and gold beaded necklace, and a garland of orange and pink flowers. Brass lamps and a small offering plate rest on the dark pedestal, which stands on a red rock-like base in an outdoor garden setting.2012-04-01October 03 20132013-10-03A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a black pedestal with a lotus flower offering at its base, dressed in a lavender-purple dhoti and sash with a matching purple headband and a large white-and-gold beaded necklace. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a mace, with one palm raised in abhaya gesture. It sits within a silver-framed arched shrine with carved lion motifs against a red draped backdrop, surrounded by trees and dirt ground. No people are visible.2012-05-16Outdoor shrine under trees showing a dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with four arms holding objects, a white headdress, a long garland of orange and white flowers, and a blue dhoti or cloth draped on the figure. It stands within an ornate white arched frame flanked by carved stone, with a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. In front is a mound of red-painted stones or offerings around a black-and-white edged base, with a small wooden bench and an engraved plaque. No people are visible; the setting is a leafy garden with a bare-earth path and tree trunks.2013-06-16July 28 20132013-07-28A black stone statue of a seated sage stands within a carved silver-toned arch under dense tree canopy outdoors. The figure wears a blue cloth draped over the shoulders and lap, a rudraksha mala around the neck, and a blue head wrap with a white forehead mark. Its raised hand shows a mudra. Garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers hang over the arch and figure, and a small pot-like offering sits near the base. The statue is a depiction and no living people are visible.2010-12-26A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large trees. A dark stone deity murti with multiple arms stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a turquoise-blue dhoti, a red and white bead garland, and a blue headband, and holds ritual objects in its upraised hands. The base is heaped with red kumkum or powder, and a small black pedestal sits in front. Bare ground, a low wall and palm trees are visible behind. No people are present.2013-01-28January 22 20132013-01-22February 09 20122012-02-09