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November 11 20112011-11-11A dark stone or black-painted statue of a seated figure is the main subject, dressed in white draped cloth with silver-edged borders and a white turban with a red bindi on the forehead. Multiple strands of pearl and dark green bead necklaces hang across the chest, and the hands are shown in mudra gestures. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the figure against an orange and gold draped backdrop. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2011-11-13A black stone statue of a seated four-armed deity murti, draped in white cloth with a white head wrap and a red tilak on the forehead. It is adorned with red rose garlands, white jasmine-style flower garlands and layered green and white bead necklaces. The statue sits on a carved rock base with a relief of a bull and figures below, set against a gold-patterned orange curtain. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted murti, not a living person.2011-11-12 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated cross-legged against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a white turban with a red bindi on the forehead, a white draped cloth over the shoulders and body, and several strands of amber and rudraksha-style beads with a gold lion-head pendant and jewelled ornament on the chest. One hand is raised in a mudra and another holds a small object. This is a statue, not a living person, and no person is present.2011-12-27A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated cross-legged on a rocky base, draped in a white cloth with frilled edges and a white turban with a red bindi. Multiple strands of white and black beaded necklaces hang from its chest, and white bead bracelets are on its wrists. Its hands hold a conch-like object, a flower-like implement, and a damaru-like drum, while one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it hangs a gold-flecked orange cloth. Small carved figures lie at the base. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2011-11-11 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti seated against a green curtain with gold flower motifs. The four-armed figure wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a white and gold sash, tiered rudraksha and bead garlands, a gold pendant, and a red tilak on the forehead. Hibiscus-like orange flowers adorn the head covering and the hands, and red gems are set in the hands. A white shawl hangs over one shoulder. No physical people are visible.2013-06-06 +1 copiesDecember 10 20112011-12-10Close photograph of a dark stone or bronze-coloured statue of a seated figure wearing a white turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead and a white draped shawl over the shoulders. Layered necklaces of white and dark green beads hang across the chest, and the raised hand shows a mudra. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands frame the statue against an orange background. The statue is a deity murti or devotional statue, not a living person.2011-11-13 +1 copiesDecember 27 20112011-12-27June 16 20132013-06-16A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti seated in lotus-style posture atop a carved rock base, with several raised arms holding ritual objects including a trident-like staff and a drum. The figure wears a white cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a red bindi on the forehead and multiple strands of red and cream beaded rudraksha-style malas draped across the chest and waist. Relief carvings of small figures decorate the base. The statue stands in front of a bright yellow draped backdrop. A faint logo and copyright text appear in the corners. No physical people are visible; the subject is a statue.2011-10-21June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copies