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A long stone colonnade inside a temple corridor, lined along a raised wooden-edged ledge with dark stone sculptures of deities and seated figures. In the right foreground a large carved black stone figure with an elephant-headed or ornate headdress and a small red tilak on its forehead stands close to the camera. The walls are grey granite blocks, and green strapping bands wrap the pillars on the left. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a long, narrow stone colonnade inside a temple, with a raised stone plinth running along the right side holding a row of dark stone sculptures, including small deity figures and a seated figure. On the right, a large dark carved stone figure with a crown-like headdress and a red tilak mark on the forehead stands beside the plinth. The walls are grey granite blocks, the floor is smooth stone, and the pillars on the left are carved with reliefs and fitted with green metal grilles. No people are visible.2012-02-08February 08 20122012-02-08A photograph of a long covered temple corridor with a raised stone plinth running along one wall, lined with dark carved stone sculptures of deities and figures. In the foreground on the right, a large dark carved stone deity murti stands with a crown, multiple arms, a forehead red tilak, and a long necklace. Smaller seated and standing carved figures line the plinth into the distance. No people are visible.2012-02-08A long, narrow stone corridor inside a temple, lined along the right wall with a raised stone platform holding a row of dark black stone shivalingams on round yoni-style bases, several topped with green leaves. A stone pillar with green bands stands at the left edge, and the corridor recedes toward a dim doorway. At the lower right corner, the edge of a figure in orange and red fabric is visible. No people are fully visible in the scene.2012-02-08A photograph of four dark stone murtis set in a row against a weathered grey brick wall, with scattered flower petals and leaves on the ledge below. From left, a standing figure wears an orange and green striped cloth draped over the shoulders; a seated deity with a halo-like arch and red kumkum marks sits within a carved niche; a smaller seated figure sits on a low pedestal; and at right a figure is mounted on a bull-like animal beside a crouching animal carving. Red kumkum marks and vibhuti-like dots are visible on several figures. No living people are present.2012-02-08May 11 20122012-05-11December 12 20072007-12-12A photograph of a row of dark black stone statues standing on a black display shelf against a white cinderblock wall. The figures are carved standing devotee or attendant forms with hands joined in anjali mudra at the chest, wearing dhotis, sashes and ornamental belts with fine incised detailing, and some wear tall headdresses. Each statue rests on a stepped square pedestal. Statues recede into the distance on the right, and the figures are inanimate, so no physical people are present.A photograph of many grey stone murti figures arranged in rows on a carpeted floor inside a temple-style room. The figures are carved with white painted line decorations on their garments, necklaces and crowns, with red kumkum dots on their foreheads and bodies. Behind them, an orange-draped altar table holds brass lamps and colourful garlands, and a golden kalasha-style vessel stands at right. Two people are partially visible at the left edge, one wearing a green top.February 08 20122012-02-08A long row of dark black stone statues stands on a black draped table against a white cinder-block wall. Each carved figure stands on a stepped square pedestal, with hands folded in front and carved dhoti-style garments with incised lines and borders. Several figures wear tall crowns or headdresses. Their surfaces show pale traces of white paint in the grooves. No living people are visible.A row of grey stone deity murti statues stands on terracotta-coloured steps in an outdoor yard, with red and orange flags on poles behind and green shrubs at right. In the foreground a seated multi-armed figure wears a tall ornate crown, and a standing figure at left holds raised hands beside a cobra-hooded piece. A person in orange cloth is partly visible at the top of the steps, near a few more statues. The sculptures are polished in dark granite with fine carved jewellery and headdresses.2016-09-03