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December 19 2009

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Outdoor photo at an ashram grounds with palm trees and a grey sky. Large dark grey stone statues of standing deity figures with raised arms and a staff dominate the right, with a carved serpent-hooded figure at left. Two women in orange saffron garments stand in the foreground, one with a garland of flowers around her neck, reaching toward the statues. A bald man in white ritual clothing stands at far left, partially visible. The scene suggests a visit to the statuary.2009-12-30A large dark grey stone statue of a standing male deity figure stands outdoors among palm fronds and green trees under an overcast sky. The figure has a rounded head with a tilak-like mark on the forehead, curled hair, and wears layered beaded necklaces, beaded armlets and a rope-like sash at the waist. The right hand grips a tall spear or staff with a pointed top, and the left hand rests on the hip. The statue is a deity murti rather than a living person.2010-10-05 +1 copiesA low-angle photograph of a large black stone statue of a standing deity murti, carved with a bare chest, a dhoti-style lower garment, arm bands, a beaded necklace and a sacred thread, holding a long trident-like staff upright against a pale sky. A tall coconut palm with fronds fills the right side of the frame. No people are visible.2010-12-28A dark stone statue of a seated or standing figure is silhouetted against a glowing sunset behind palm fronds and dense foliage. The statue wears a crown-like headdress, multiple beaded necklaces, and raises one hand with the index finger pointed upward. The figure is a sculpted deity or teacher statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2011-10-18Outdoor photo at an ashram grounds with palm trees and a low block wall. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand near a tall grey stone statue of a standing deity holding a staff, wearing beaded bracelets, an armband and a long beaded necklace. A long-haired figure in orange with a dark rudraksha mala stands at left, and an older bald man in orange draped cloth points toward the statue's hand. Other statues and a cobra-hood carving stand behind, and a partially visible person in a white shirt is further back.2009-12-30February 02 20132013-02-02A large dark grey stone statue of a standing deity figure stands outdoors among palm and casuarina trees in soft sunlight. The figure holds a tall spear-like staff upright in its left hand, wears a beaded necklace, arm bands, a sacred thread across the chest, and a waist cloth with a decorative pouch. It stands on a tiered stone pedestal. A second stone figure is partly visible at the right edge. Faint red offering marks lie at the feet. No living people are present.2011-02-28Close-up of a dark polished stone statue of a four-armed deity murti standing outdoors among green leaves. The figure wears a red bindi on the forehead, a tall ornate crown, layered ceremonial necklaces and a long rudraksha mala of brown beads hanging to the waist. One raised hand holds a drum-like object and the other hand rests in a mudra near the chest. No physical people are visible; the subject is the carved statue.2009-12-16September 24 20112011-09-24A dark grey stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors among green palm and tree foliage, with a coconut palm bearing green coconuts above. The murti wears a tall ornate crown and a broad necklace with dangling ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff and other attributes in its raised hands. Behind it a sandy path and a white wall are visible. No living people appear in the scene.2010-08-04A dark stone deity murti, a multi-armed Hindu sculpture with a carved crown and headband, a calm face, and ornate necklaces and armlets. One upraised hand holds a flame-like object, another hand is lowered in a mudra, and a snake-like form curls at the left. Green leaves and branches fill the background behind the statue.2011-09-24December 31 20082008-12-31