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February 24 20072007-02-24A black stone murti of a deity stands within an ornate silver arch decorated with floral and animal relief work, under a leafy tree. The figure wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border, a red and gold headcloth with a silver crown, and layered necklaces including a gold chain and a bead garland with a central medallion. Silver hands hold a silver trident-like object and a silver vessel. The statue is draped with long garlands of brown coir-like fibres and orange and yellow marigold strands with pink pompoms at the base. Its feet rest on a black pedestal over a red base. No people are visible.2007-03-15A black stone murti of a deity stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green curtain with gold patterns, set outdoors among tall trees and red earth. The figure has four arms, holds a trident and drum-like object, and wears a red and orange shawl, a rudraksha mala with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders, and a tiger skin. A small figure rests at its feet. No physical people are present.2013-08-03A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white dhoti and orange-bordered shawl with a saffron head wrap, wearing white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. The murti is framed by an ornate silver arch set among trees, with scattered orange flower petals at its base. This is a statue, not a person, and no visible identity cue marks it as a portrait of a person.Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch, framed by trees and dappled sunlight. The murti wears a white dhoti and white shawl, a red-and-gold headpiece, and a large ornate necklace, with garlands of orange and marigold flowers draped over its shoulders and red-and-white flower strings hanging down. It sits within a raised circular platform of red-painted stones edged with a black-and-white pebble border, with a small shivalinga-style stone shrine nearby. No physical people are visible.2007-02-05August 15 20142014-08-15A 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 dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal within an ornate silver-coloured arch, set among large leafy trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-orange head covering, and is draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. Several arms hold ritual objects, and the figure sits upon a carved base with a bull-like form. The ground is bare earth with grass patches, and a red-painted base sits at the foot.2010-11-30December 09 20062006-12-09A dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a silver ornate arched frame set against a red cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure has four arms, wears an orange garment, a crown-like headdress, a white pearl necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds ritual objects in its hands. Marigold and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and a small animal figure rests at the base. A metal railing and a white board stand nearby.2015-08-31December 23 20102010-12-23July 05 20132013-07-05