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August 25 2016

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A dark stone deity murti stands within a silver-coloured arched niche backed by green drapery. The murti has multiple arms and wears a red crown, a blue and white dhoti, a yellow and red flower garland and a decorated chest ornament. A black stone shivalinga-style base and red-painted ground sit in front, with metal railings in the background. No physical people are visible.2016-08-25 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20132013-09-30A dark stone statue of a seated figure, adorned with a saffron-orange head wrap, a green-and-white garland of marigolds and yellow flowers, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red cloth wrap. The statue sits on a carved stone pedestal beside an ornate white carved arch and a green cloth backdrop. Outdoors beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots, a small shrine with flower offerings and a lamp lies on the ground, with leafy trees and a red brick wall behind. No living people are visible.2013-09-30September 26 20132013-09-26August 15 20142014-08-15A dark stone murti of a deity with four arms stands inside a silver-framed arched niche against a teal cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears an orange and red headcloth, a heavy gold and beaded necklace, and a red-and-orange draped cloth, and holds ritual objects in its upper hands. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers hang over the shoulders, and a long gold bead chain drapes across the arch. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and no people are visible.2015-02-01August 15 20142014-08-15A dark stone or metal statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine with a green patterned backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure wears a red and gold turban, a jewelled blue and gold collar, and a yellow and red marigold garland, with a teal dhoti and blue-and-purple border. Its upper hands hold a conch-like object and a staff-like implement, while lower hands rest in gestures. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2016-08-25 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity is installed on a dark pedestal under a silver-finished arched frame with carved floral and figural motifs. The deity is draped in blue cloth and wears a layered rudraksha-style bead necklace with a pendant, and it holds ritual objects in several hands, with a red cloth draped over one arm. Behind it hangs a green curtain with gold dotted pattern, framed by leafy trees and bare ground. A small plaque sits at the base. No people are visible.2013-07-03Outdoor photo of a garden shrine among tree trunks and hanging aerial roots. In the foreground, a black stone deity murti with a white garland and blue cloth sits in a silver arched niche lined with red fabric, set on a red base behind a metal railing. Behind it, a larger painted or sculpted deity figure with a golden crown, red cloth and green-and-purple garments stands among trees. No people are visible.2015-06-20 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20132013-09-26A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a silver arched niche framed by carved floral ornament, set against a teal draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange-and-saffron turban, a gold ceremonial necklace with a central pendant, and a magenta dhoti-like lower garment, with yellow and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Long strands of gold beads hang down in front of the murti. It is seated on a black pedestal beside a black stone column base, surrounded by red-painted rock or offering mound with marigold petals. A metal railing encloses the shrine in an outdoor garden with trees and palms behind. No people are visible.2015-02-01