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October 09 2011

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A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a gilded temple arch, with a second figure partly visible behind it. The main figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown finial, an orange shawl, layered white and silver ornate necklaces, a large jewelled earring, and a red tilak. It holds a trident-like staff with a wrapped multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and orange. Green foliage fills the background, and a dark blurred shape occupies the right edge.2011-10-09A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17September 26 20122012-09-26A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29September 13 20122012-09-13October 09 20112011-10-09April 17 20112011-04-17September 16 20122012-09-16A black stone murti of a deity is decorated for a festival at night against a dark background. The figure wears an orange and gold-bordered headcloth with a jeweled forehead ornament, a red bindi-like stone, and a white and gold necklace of layered beads. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and red flowers drape over the shoulders and arms, with green leaves. A gilded carved backdrop of ornate scrollwork stands behind the figure. No physical person is visible.2011-04-17June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a pair of black stone deity murti standing before green leafy trees. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped by a gold crown, a red tilak mark on the forehead, a richly embellished gold and jewelled garland-style chest ornament, and white and pink flower garlands with yellow ribbons. It holds a golden trident. The smaller figure beside it wears a gold crown, a red sari and layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a long-handled ceremonial object. Golden decorative elements frame the upper edges. No physical people are visible.2012-09-28A large dark stone statue of a four-armed seated figure, wearing an orange head wrap with a red tilak mark on the forehead, a yellow draped garment, and layered gold necklaces with pendants. Garlands of white flowers and red roses hang from its shoulders, and the statue sits before a pink backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The raised hand and drum-like object are visible on the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted murti depiction.2014-11-18