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A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated in lotus-style posture against a bright yellow draped cloth. The statue wears an orange and maroon cloth wrapped around its head like a turban with a red bindi on the forehead, orange and maroon draped garments, multiple strands of gold beaded necklaces, and a beaded waist cord. Its raised hands hold a club-like weapon and a lotus-like object, one hand is in abhaya mudra, and another rests on a book-like object. Carved figures of elephants and animals decorate the base.

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September 14 20142014-09-14January 17 20132013-01-17A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated cross-legged on a rocky pedestal, draped in orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban and red tilak. Layered rudraksha beads and a silver-toned multi-strand necklace with a central pendant adorn the chest, and red-and-yellow rose garlands hang from both shoulders. The upper hands hold a trident-like weapon and a drum, while the lower hands are in abhaya and a seated gesture. Carved relief figures decorate the base in front of a bright magenta cloth backdrop. This is a sculptural depiction, not a living person.2011-09-20A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated on a rock base in front of a bright yellow cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and a draped orange shawl with a maroon sash, a multi-strand gold beaded necklace, and a gold waist belt. A red-and-orange headband is tied over the forehead, with a red tilak mark. Garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds hang over both shoulders. Its hands hold a trident-like staff at the upper left, a drum or small vessel at the upper right, and the lower hands are in mudra poses. Small figures are carved at the base of the rock, and flower petals lie at the feet. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person.2011-08-19October 26 20122012-10-26A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a meditative pose on a carved rock base, against a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and red silk garment with gold border, a green embroidered bodice with white and red bead ornaments, and a long brown rudraksha-style mala. A red and orange cloth is tied across the forehead, with a small red bindi. One hand holds a cobra-entwined object, another holds a drum-like item, and marigold flowers and yellow petals lie at its base. No living people are visible.2014-09-14October 24 20122012-10-24A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a relaxed pose on a carved pedestal, dressed in a bright yellow turban and flowing yellow dhoti-style drapery. Multiple strands of rudraksha and pearl-like beads hang across the chest, with a red gemstone pendant and gold ornaments at the waist and neck. One hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, another holds a trident-like staff, and the upper hands carry a drum and a serpent-wrapped implement. A bright pink cloth backdrop surrounds the statue. No physical people are present.2013-04-06May 05 20122012-05-05 +2 copiesAugust 31 20112011-08-31March 29 20132013-03-29A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a cross-legged pose on a rock base, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and a folded orange head wrap. Garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds hang from the shoulders, and rudraksha-style beads adorn the neck and waist. The statue holds a trident and other ritual objects in its raised hands, with a sculpted small figure at the base. It stands before a bright yellow drape. Small white and red flowers rest at its feet. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person, and the deity form is not clearly identifiable.2011-08-19