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February 08 20122012-02-08A close-up photograph of a weathered stone relief carving, pale grey and brown with worn surfaces. A dynamic figure with multiple arms is depicted mid-action, one leg raised and body twisted, holding a rounded object, while a smaller figure lies beneath it. The carving appears to be a temple sculpture panel rather than a living scene. No physical people are present.2008-10-151981 - MAstering the Science of Yoga with Yogi Yogananda Puri1981 - MAstering the Science of Yoga with Yogi Yogananda PuriClose-up photograph of a weathered granite temple relief carving showing a figure in dynamic action. A standing warrior-like figure on the left raises an arm over a fallen or struggling animal form, possibly a lion or mythical beast, with a second creature and a small lotus-like or coiled element below. The carved stone is pitted and lichen-worn, with sculpted folds and a decorative scroll on the right edge. No people are physically present.2008-10-15Close-up photograph of a carved grey granite pillar base. A stylised scrolling foliate motif with curling leaves and tendrils is carved in relief on the shaft, above a stepped moulded plinth. The stone surface is speckled and weathered, with a wall of plain granite to the right. No people are visible.2010-01-07Close-up photograph of a weathered grey stone carving. Visible carved details include a raised hand gripping a rounded object or lotus-like bud at left, a curved arm or cloth fold, and a bent limb at lower right. No people are visible; the sculpture is a stone murti fragment showing textured, pitted surface and dark staining.2010-01-07Close photograph of a carved stone temple frieze with three figures in relief within a horizontal panel. The left figure is a mounted rider or warrior with an animal beneath, the centre figure stands holding a staff or weapon with a shield-like form, and the right figure appears to grapple with a curling serpentine or coiled form. Carved floral scroll bands border the panel above and below, with weathered grey granite texture. No living people are visible; the figures are sculpted reliefs, and no identifiable person is depicted.2012-05-29September 23 20062006-09-23Close-up photograph of a carved granite temple pillar relief showing a standing female figure with a rounded face, heavy jewellery and a large circular ornament or drum-like object held at her side, beside a smaller seated or crouching figure with an upraised arm. A rough twisted rope is tied across the top of the stone. The carving is weathered and the surface is pinkish-brown granite. No living people are visible, and the figures are sculpted reliefs rather than physical people or a depiction of a person.2006-09-23September 23 20062006-09-23October 15 20082008-10-15