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June 15 20162016-06-15 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched niche against a bright turquoise satin backdrop, surrounded by trees. The murti wears a purple and gold cloth crown, a large multicolored jeweled necklace, a dark beaded collar, and a purple and pink patterned dhoti, with arm bands and bangles. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers hang from its shoulders, and marigold petals and flowers lie at its base. The statue is a murti, not a person.2013-10-03November 02 20132013-11-02A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a deep magenta curtain, set among green trees outdoors. The figure wears a blue dhoti with a red-and-gold border, a multi-strand beaded and gold necklace, and an orange turban, with marigold and red flower garlands draped over its shoulders and arms. Its upper hands hold ritual objects, and a small figure lies beneath its feet on the dark pedestal, which is decorated with yellow and orange flower petals. A metal railing sits in the foreground. No people are visible.2014-11-23A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal inside a silver-coloured arched shrine frame, set against a bright turquoise draped backdrop under trees outdoors. The figure has multiple arms holding ritual objects, wears an orange saffron cloth, an orange turban-like headwrap, layered beaded necklaces and rudraksha-style beads, and sits on a small animal mount at its base. Dry leaves cover the ground and a white pipe and small stone structures sit at the left edge. No people are visible.2013-04-12A black stone murti of a deity seated in an ornate silver-framed arch within a grove of trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a yellow-and-white sacred thread with decorated ornaments. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and an orange and white cloth backs the shrine. The murti is seated on a dark pedestal with carved detail, and a small stone bowl with a raised rim sits nearby in the sandy ground.2013-09-20August 19 20142014-08-19A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate silver arched shrine framed by a red cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has four arms holding a ceremonial implement and a drum-like object, wears a magenta cloth, an orange head band, a green and white flower garland, and a large gold-toned necklace. A small orange flower rests at its base. No physical people are visible.2014-09-13A dark stone statue of a deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a green gold-flecked cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a red head cloth, a red and orange garment, an ornate multicoloured jewelled collar, and red and white flower garlands draped over the arms. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands and sits upon a dark pedestal with a small carved animal figure at its base. A metal railing and a dirt ground surround the shrine.2016-08-12A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed niche backed by a bright magenta cloth, set outdoors among trees. The murti has multiple arms holding objects, wears a turquoise dhoti, a magenta sash and headwrap, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and flower petals lie at its base on a dark pedestal. Sunlit ground and a low orange wall appear behind. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2013-07-30August 03 20132013-08-03April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies