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Close-up photograph of a dark, glossy stone deity murti with a carved face and a smear of orange-yellow kumkum or turmeric paste on the forehead. The figure has a raised crown-like top and carved shoulders, with a polished, weathered surface catching light. No people are visible in the frame; the background is blurred.

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Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti carved with a serene face, a red-orange tilak or kumkum mark on the forehead, and a finely carved ornate headdress and earring. White speckles dot the polished stone surface. Blurred green foliage and a carved wooden frame appear at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a dark stone carved deity murti with a red tilak mark on the forehead, wearing a carved crown or headdress and ornate carved earrings and shoulder ornaments. The face is serene with a slight smile, set against blurred green foliage in an outdoor setting. No physical people are visible.2011-09-24December 16 20092009-12-16Close view of a dark polished stone deity murti with carved headdress, bands of beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments across the chest, and a serene carved face with downcast eyes. Water glistens on the stone surface. Blurred green foliage fills the background. A small purple and white bird logo sits at upper left.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a tall ornate crown and carved necklace and shoulder ornaments. A bare hand wearing a rudraksha mala on the wrist touches the statue's brow at the forehead. The background is blurred bright daylight with a golden ornamental form beyond. The statue is an object, not a physical person.2015-02-05Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone statue of a deity, shown from the chest up with outstretched arms visible at the sides. The carved face has a calm smile, closed eyes, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead, and a carved headband with a geometric band. Long carved hair falls to the shoulders, with a circular floral earring and a beaded necklace. The background is blurred green foliage. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of a dark stone statue head of a deity murti, with carved hair in layered curls and a patterned diadem band across the forehead, a vertical tilak mark between the brows, and eyes gently closed. Leafy tree branches and pale sky fill the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted murti.2007-08-26Close-up photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a deity, shown from the chest up. The carved face has a serene, slightly smiling expression, a band across the forehead, and a wide ornate collar necklace. Behind it, carved hair and foliage-like motifs frame the head, and green leaves and a tree trunk fill the blurred background outdoors. No people are visible.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a glossy black stone statue of a deity murti, shown from the face upward. The carved head wears a tall, sculpted jatamukuta-style crown with layered braided tiers and a decorative band, and a horizontal tilak line marks the forehead. Carved curling locks fall beside the ear. The face has half-closed eyes and a serene expression. The background is a blurred green tree against bright sky. No physical people are visible.2009-12-20Close photo of a dark stone deity murti with a tall crown, carved ornate necklace and shoulder ornaments, its face lit by daylight against blurred foliage. A bare arm with a rudraksha bracelet enters from the left, a hand resting on the statue's brow in a blessing-like gesture. The statue is a carved stone sculpture, not a living person, and the scene appears to be an outdoor ashram setting.2015-02-05