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October 01 2012

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A black stone deity murti with four arms stands in an outdoor shrine surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure has a red tilak and a red and yellow flower decoration on the crown, with a carved halo behind the head. Its hands hold a drum-like object, a trident-like implement and a flame-shaped item, while another hand is raised in a mudra. A silver-framed doorway edge and an oil lamp with a flame are visible at the left, and a hand holds the lamp's stand. No physical people are clearly identifiable apart from a partially visible hand.2016-08-18 +1 copiesMay 22 20092009-05-22A black stone murti of a seated deity pair in a golden arched frame, surrounded by green leaves. The male figure wears an orange turban with a golden crown, a yellow dhoti-like garment and a heavily jewelled breastplate, and holds a silver trident. The female figure beside him wears a green sari, gold crown and layered gold necklaces, with red and yellow garlands draped across both figures. Deity murti, not living people.2012-10-11A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed seated deity murti, is shown outdoors against dense green leaves within a carved silver-toned arch. The figure wears a crown-like headdress, necklaces and armlets. One hand holds a flame-shaped object, another holds a rope or staff, and another is raised in a gesture while the lower hand rests on the lap. At the left edge, a partially visible person in a white shirt stands beside the statue. The image appears to be an archive photo of a temple statue setting.2010-07-15Two black stone murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side under a golden arched frame outdoors, with green leafy trees behind them. The male figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown ornament, a multi-stone necklace, a golden trident (trishul) in one hand, and a striped green-and-gold dhoti-style garment. The female figure wears a gold crown, a red and gold silk sari, and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with a garland of white, pink, yellow and green flowers draped over the male figure's shoulder and a red bindi on the forehead.2012-09-29A large dark grey stone sculpture of a deity pair dominates the frame. The seated male figure, with a tall crown and a raised hand in abhaya mudra, holds a damaru-like drum and an elaborate ornamental necklace; beside him, a female figure in a matching tall crown holds a lotus-like object. Palm trees and a grey stone wall stand behind. In the background a woman in white clothing walks past a signboard and a banner reading Annadhan, and a few white-clad figures are at the edges. The sculpture appears to be a deity murti rather than a living person.2009-12-19A close view of a dark black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed deity murti of Shiva as teacher, seen from the chest up against green leaves and hanging aerial roots of a tree. The figure wears a red kumkum dot on the forehead, a broad ornate necklace and armlets, and a headdress with carved detail. One upper hand holds a serpent-entwined object and another holds a flame; the lower hands are in mudra gestures. Water droplets dot the polished stone. No physical people are visible.2010-07-152006 - early years' Photographs of Adi KAILASATwo dark stone or metal deity murtis seated side by side under an ornate gold-painted arch with carved floral and bird motifs, surrounded by green trees. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rich layered jewelled necklaces, and a multicoloured garland of white, green, pink and yellow flowers, and holds a golden trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, silver and gold jewellery, and a red and pink silk sari, and holds a staff. No physical people are visible.2012-09-15September 13 20122012-09-13April 17 20112011-04-17A dark bronze-black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti sits amid dense green leaves and branches outdoors. The figure wears a patterned crown-like headdress, ornate necklaces and armlets, and a sacred thread across the chest. Its upper right hand holds a flame-shaped object, its upper left hand holds a coiled serpent, and its lower hands rest in a mudra gesture. Silver-toned ornamental framing appears at the left and right edges.2010-07-15