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A close photograph of a large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in a lotus-type posture, heavily coated with bright orange-yellow powder. The figure wears a broad crown-like headdress and a beaded necklace, and holds a serpent-entwined staff in one raised hand and a small object in another. Leafy green trees fill the background. No people are visible, and the statue is a deity murti in a temple or outdoor shrine setting, shown during an abhishekam-style anointing.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A close photograph of a stone deity murti, seated and carved with multiple arms, covered in bright orange turmeric powder with black stone showing through in streaks. A human hand with a silver bangle reaches in from the left, apparently applying more powder to the figure's chest. The murti wears a tall crown-like headdress, a broad necklace and an armlet, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. Dense green foliage fills the background.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA large dark stone murti of a deity is covered in bright orange-yellow turmeric paste, with black stone showing through in streaks. The figure has a crown-like headdress, a serpent coiled around one raised arm, and a hand holding a bowl or pot at the waist. A bare arm wearing a silver bangle reaches in from the left and presses turmeric onto the murti's cheek, as in an anointing ritual. Dense green foliage fills the background. The murti is the only figure whose face is visible, and no human face is shown.2011-09-24 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31A 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.2013-04-06July 28 20132013-07-28A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors against blurred green foliage. The figure wears an orange and red cloth wrapped across the head and an orange garment draped over the body. Thick garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers hang across its chest and shoulders, with a dark rudraksha-style mala beside them. A red tilak marks the forehead. One raised hand holds a small vessel and another hand holds a flame-like object, while the lower hands are in mudra. No physical people are present.2010-09-18February 09 20122012-02-09October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesMay 05 20122012-05-05 +2 copiesA 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.2011-08-22May 05 20122012-05-05