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June 17 2013

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Close-up photograph of a black stone sculpture of a deity's feet and lower body, with a figure reclining or positioned beneath a foot. A yellow cloth and beaded bracelet with gold and red beads appear at the top. Small red flower petals or offerings lie on the stone. No living people are visible; the subject is a carved stone murti shown in detail.2013-09-10Close-up photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a small reclining figure, a dwarf-like attendant, beneath the feet of a standing deity statue draped in a yellow cloth with gold border. The figure lies on its side with one arm raised, head resting on a stone surface, one foot raised. Small red flower petals lie on the base and a yellow scatter is visible on the ground. No living people are visible. The scene appears to be a temple deity murti rather than a human ritual.2011-09-07Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti carved in relief, showing a raised bare foot resting on a small reclining figure with a human face, with a few yellow flower petals and marigold-like blossoms scattered at the base of the foot. Carved details including a jeweled anklet and ornamental bands are visible on the stone. No people are visible in the scene, and the stone surface shows dampness and turmeric or kumkum powder residue.2010-07-15Close-up of a dark stone deity murti seated with legs folded, its feet and knees visible. A lavender cloth draped over the upper figure. Behind it are rows of marigold and flower garlands in yellow, red, magenta and green, with scattered petals on the base. No people are visible.2011-12-14Close-up of a dark stone sculpture of a small crouching figure beneath a standing deity's feet, with its face turned upward and arms folded. Orange-and-maroon striped cloth. Yellow flower garlands and marigold petals lie on the stone, and red kumkum powder is scattered on the base. The figure is a sculpted demon-like form under the foot of a deity, not a living person. This appears to be a temple sculpture decorated with flowers for worship.2011-01-17Close-up of a black stone deity statue carved in relief, lying with one arm raised and the head turned to the side, adorned with orange and pink flower petals, a red rose, white blossoms and green leaves. A purple cloth and a strand of rudraksha beads rest at the top of the frame, and a small brass trident stands on the dark base in the foreground. No people are visible; the statue is the main subject.2013-10-22Close view of a dark stone murti of a deity lying on its back at the base of a statue, with a saffron-orange cloth draped over the upper body and a rudraksha mala with large seeds hanging across the chest. A white flower rests on the stone figure's foot area and a small pink flower petal lies near the toes. Green-and-gold bordered cloth drapes at the left edge. The figure's ornate bangles and detailed carving are visible. No physical people are present.2013-10-12May 09 20122012-05-09July 19 20092009-07-19Close-up of a dark stone statue of a seated deity figure draped in an orange cloth with a gold-bordered hem. A small yellow flower rests on the statue's raised knee or hand, with a carved bracelet and necklace visible. No living people are present; the figure is a stone murti.2013-09-28Close-up photograph of a weathered grey stone statue's bare foot resting on a dark stone base. The foot has beaded or dotted bands encircling the ankle and instep, with the toes clearly carved. Light grey lichen or dust marks the surface. No people are visible.2009-12-20September 01 20112011-09-01