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A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing saint, Sekkizhar, on a pedestal inside a shrine niche with a red and white decorated arch. The statue wears a crown-like headdress, earrings, a layered necklace and a draped lower garment, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture and the other holding a book or scroll. A small plaque on the pedestal reads Sekkizhar in English and Tamil. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone or metal standing statue of a saint figure on a grey-blue pedestal, set in a niche with red and white scalloped arch borders against an orange wall at night. The statue has a topknot, long hair, layered necklaces, a dhoti-style lower garment with a sash, and holds one hand in front of its chest and the other at its side. A plaque on the pedestal reads Thirugnana Sambandhar in English, Tamil and Devanagari. A parked vehicle is visible behind. No living people are present.2007-12-12December 12 20072007-12-12December 12 20072007-12-12A dark stone statue of a standing saint figure stands in a white arched niche framed by ornate yellow and red floral carved borders. The figure wears a draped cloth over the shoulders, a necklace and armbands, and holds a palm-leaf or manuscript-like object in one hand. The statue sits on a grey-blue pedestal with a red-painted step beneath, and a partial figure in a checked shirt is visible at the right edge. A small brass plaque on the pedestal reads APPAR in English, Tamil and Devanagari. The scene is dim with a fluorescent light visible at left.2007-12-12A black stone statue of a seated sage, Sri Bhaskara Rayar, sits on a pale blue pedestal inside a building. The figure raises one hand in a blessing gesture and rests the other on his knee, wearing a shawl over the shoulders and a beaded necklace. A carved pink-and-white arched niche frames the statue. A brass-style plaque on the pedestal reads Sri Bhaskara Rayar, and a tiled floor and tubular lights surround the statue. No living people are visible.2007-12-12A dark bronze statue of a standing figure playing a long-necked stringed instrument. The figure wears a turban, layered necklaces, and a draped garment. The statue stands on a pale blue pedestal with a dark plaque engraved with the name of Sri Purandara Dasar in Tamil, English and Hindi. Behind it are orange walls and a dark background. No people are present.2007-12-12A dark stone or metal standing murti of a goddess against a deep red velvet curtain. She wears a tall conical crown, a layered necklace, armlets and a jewelled waist belt over a pleated lower garment. Her raised left hand holds a pot-shaped object, and her right hand hangs down with fingers extended. The figure is shown alone with no visible people, and the lighting is dim.2007-11-15A dark grey stone statue of a standing female deity murti stands on a tiered pedestal in an outdoor garden. The figure wears a tall conical crown, layered necklaces, a jewelled belt and anklets, and holds a pot-shaped object aloft in one hand while the other hand hangs at her side. Behind her are corrugated roofing, a red brick wall, shrubs and orange marigolds. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no a person candidate appears in the scene.2011-02-28A carved dark grey stone murti of a standing four-armed deity stands on a stepped pedestal against an orange brick wall. The figure wears a rayed halo behind the head, a tall crown, a broad necklace and jewelled ornaments. Two upper hands hold raised vessels or lotus-like objects, while the lower hands are in a blessing gesture and a hand resting at the side. The image shows fine incised detailing with whitish highlights in the carving. No people are present.2011-02-28 +1 copiesA dark grey stone statue of a standing female deity murti stands outdoors on a tiered lotus-carved pedestal. The figure wears a tall crown, layered necklaces, a jewelled waist girdle and a draped lower garment, holding a small vessel or kalasha-like object in one raised hand while the other hand rests at her side. Behind it are green shrubs, dry grass, a corrugated roof and a red-brown wall, with stacked stone slabs on the ground. The statue is an object, not a physical person.2011-02-28 +1 copiesNovember 15 20072007-11-15Black stone sculptures of standing deity figures in a workshop, set against a whitewashed wall with a dirt floor. The central figure is a tall statue with a tiered crown, a broad ornate collar, bangled arms and hands held together at the chest in anjali mudra, wearing a patterned waist sash and a long draped cloth. To the right, a second statue raises one arm holding a round disc, possibly a chakra, and its forearm is adorned with bangles. Another partially visible carved piece sits at the far left edge. No people are visible, and the statues are unpainted, polished dark stone awaiting finishing.