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December 12 2011

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December 12 20112011-12-12November 19 20112011-11-19 +1 copiesA large dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in an ornate silver arched shrine niche against an orange-gold draped backdrop. The figure wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a red gold-dotted garment, a green sash, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces with green and red stones. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders, and a small red flower and loose yellow petals lie at its base. Beneath, a carved dwarf figure is pinned under its foot. A raised hand holds a small trident-like or damaru-like object and another holds a book-like item. The stone is weathered, the sculpture is a murti rather than a living person, and no devotees are visible.2013-10-17A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated in a central frontal pose against a shimmering saffron and gold cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a gold and ruby ornament at the forehead, and is draped in a red polka-dot garment with gold dots, a green sash at the waist, and many strands of brown rudraksha malas. Gold jewelled necklaces, gold armbands and bracelets adorn the figure, and thick garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang over both shoulders down to the base. One upper hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, another holds a trident-like staff, and the remaining hands rest with a snake-form object. A partially visible gold ornament sits at the lower left. Deity murti, no living people visible.2013-10-17November 21 20142014-11-21November 19 20112011-11-19A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated in a flower-decorated shrine. The figure wears a red turban with a red bindi, a red draped cloth over the body, and layered white and dark-beaded necklaces. Its hands hold a small object and make abhaya-style gestures. Marigold, rose and jasmine garlands in yellow, red, purple and white frame the figure, and a green cloth canopy hangs above. The base is carved with a reclining figure. The image is a statue, not a living person.2011-12-15A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthy, seated in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a bright orange head wrap, rudraksha malas and a silver pendant, with one hand raised in a mudra. A yellow canopy and silver arch frame the shrine, and red-painted offerings sit at the base beside a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2011-12-12November 30 20112011-11-30 +1 copiesNovember 21 20142014-11-21A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands on a carved rock base outdoors, in front of leafy green trees. The figure wears an orange and maroon striped turban, an orange-saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and body, and a red tilak on the forehead. A rudraksha mala hangs at the chest. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over the shoulders and down both sides. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while the lower hands are in blessing and holding poses. The base shows carved figures. Small yellow petals lie on the ground.2010-01-13 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20152015-02-14