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January 22 2013

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January 22 20132013-01-22A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands in an ornate silver arched shrine niche against a magenta draped backdrop. The figure wears an olive-green dhoti and matching green head cloth edged with green ribbon, with a red tilak on the forehead and rudraksha malas around the neck. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and yellow beaded strands drape the figure, and red flowers are gathered at the waist. Raised hands hold a trident-like staff and another implement, while one hand is held in abhaya mudra. A small figure lies beneath the base. No people are visible.2011-06-05December 02 20112011-12-02November 06 20112011-11-06A photograph of a black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a meditative pose on a rocky base carved with small figures. The figure wears a yellow-green dhoti and a matching turban, with a thick garland of pink roses and yellow marigolds draped across the chest, and several strands of rudraksha and red-and-white beaded malas. One hand holds a trident-like object and another holds a small rounded item, with a third hand raised in a gesture. The murti is set in a silver-framed niche backed by green fabric with a gold floral print. No people are visible.2011-10-03A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine decorated with an orange and white backdrop and a silver-toned carved arch. The figure wears a green-yellow draped garment, a brown rudraksha-style mala, a red and white jewelled necklace and a gold-and-red crown with pendant. Pink and yellow flower garlands hang over its shoulders and flower petals are heaped at its feet. The statue has multiple arms holding ritual objects. No people are visible in the scene.2013-09-16A dark black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a rocky base before a green draped cloth with gold dots. The figure wears a yellow turban and a yellow-gold shawl draped over the shoulders and lap, with a bead rudraksha mala across the chest and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of red roses, yellow flowers and white blossoms hang over the arms, and red flowers rest at the lap. Carved figures decorate the base. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2011-11-05A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche against a red draped backdrop with silver ornamental framing. The figure wears an olive-green dhoti and a matching green cloth wrapped over the head, with a red bindi on the forehead. Multiple rudraksha malas hang across the chest, along with gold necklaces and a jewelled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers drape over both shoulders. The hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object, with rudraksha bracelets on the wrists. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2012-05-03A dark stone statue of a four-armed figure. It wears a yellow turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a yellow shawl and dhoti, and a thick brown and gold rudraksha-style mala across the chest. Red and white flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and the figure holds ritual objects in its hands. Behind it is a green cloth with gold motifs, beside an ornate silver-coloured arch. The statue is not a physical person and no identity is inferred from it.2013-05-13 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20112011-09-07July 06 20132013-07-06 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a four-armed deity is seated against a green and gold sequined backdrop. The figure wears a yellow turban with a red bindi on the forehead, yellow dhoti-style cloth, and multiple strands of rudraksha beads across the chest. Garlands of red flowers and green leaves drape over the shoulders and arms. One raised hand holds a trident-like implement, and the lower hands are in mudra positions. Silver temple ornamentation frames the left edge. No physical people are present.2013-05-13