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March 17 20182018-03-17September 07 20142014-09-07A dark stone deity murti, a fierce black-faced goddess form, stands with a white-tilak forehead and an ornate crown, its many arms raised holding objects such as a sword, a bowl and a trident. It wears a thick rudraksha mala, bells on a necklace, gold-toned jewelled ornaments and a long white jasmine-style garland tied with red cloth. A small white flower rests on one hand. Behind it is a dark arched backdrop, red wall and green metal gate.2014-09-07A dark stone sculpture of a standing deity murti carved in relief on a temple pillar. The figure wears a tall crown, a layered necklace and a jewelled waist-band, and holds objects in its raised hands; strings of dried flower garlands with red accents hang over its shoulders. Pale residue dots the stone and the pillar behind is ornately carved. No people are visible.2018-03-17 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche against a magenta drape. The figure wears an orange and gold turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and a jewelled gold necklace set with pearls and red stones. A dark brown crocheted shawl hangs over a green cloth wrapped around the body. Long garlands of white jasmine flowers with copper-wrapped stems and red roses drape across the torso and down to the lap. Several arms hold ritual objects and rest on the lap, and the carved surface shows fine relief detail. No people are visible.2014-08-14September 10 20142014-09-10 +1 copiesA large black stone deity murti stands within an arched circular frame in front of a red-painted grille fence with greenery behind. The figure has four arms, one holding a trident, others raised in mudra poses, and wears a dark rudraksha bead collar with garlands of white jasmine flowers, yellow marigolds and red blossoms. A long yellow bead necklace drapes down the chest, and a red-orange flower is tucked near the crown. Red and white tilak marks the forehead. No people are visible.2014-09-10 +1 copiesMay 21 20122012-05-21A dark stone relief carving of a multi-armed deity standing within an arched niche on a granite pillar, decorated with a garland of white jasmine and red roses draped across the top. Red kumkum dots mark the figure's forehead, hands and chest. White and yellow flowers lie at its base. A small animal figure and a peacock-like bird are carved beside the deity. Carved lion-like figures ornament the pillar to the left. The image is an event photograph of a temple shrine, with no people visible.2013-05-20A large dark stone deity murti stands outdoors in front of a red-walled building, set within a black circular halo or arch. The figure has multiple arms holding a trident and other implements, wears a long white and yellow-bordered cloth, a white flower garland, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a yellow tassel. A red and yellow flag flies at the right beside a green metal gate. No people are visible.2014-09-07A 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.2011-09-24May 20 20122012-05-20 +1 copies