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July 24 2005

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A dark, dimly lit photograph of a stone or metal deity murti standing against a large carved backdrop with a sculpted stepped base. The murti wears a white and red cloth wrap and a garland of white flowers with pink blossoms draped over its shoulders and body. Its face is largely shadowed. Nearby, a small stylised purple bird-like emblem appears in the upper right corner of the image. The foreground is a dark rectangular stone plinth.2005-07-24May 17 20132013-05-17June 01 20122012-06-01A dark stone deity murti in a shrine niche, adorned with a large white jasmine garland that falls in a loop around the figure and a crown of red and orange flowers on top. The figure wears a white cloth with red and orange stripes and holds a short ceremonial staff with a red-and-gold ornament. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames hang on either side of the niche, and fresh flower petals lie on the stone base.2012-07-08May 24 20132013-05-24A photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a dim stone chamber. The carved stone figure has red-painted surfaces with white flower petals and a pink flower placed on it, sitting on a rough stone pedestal. A rope hangs down along the left wall, and small clay or brass vessels sit at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2008-07-29A photograph of a black stone naga (cobra) sculpture with a hooded serpent canopy of five-plus raised heads, coiled base, and a small oil lamp flame burning on the coiled top. White flower garlands frame the sculpture, with orange-red flower petals and green leaves at the base. Wooden tree trunks surround the shrine. No people are visible.2013-04-10July 24 20052005-07-24July 22 20132013-07-22May 20 20132013-05-20 +1 copiesJuly 24 20052005-07-24A dark stone statue of a seated sage stands in a temple corridor, wearing a white vibhuti line on the forehead and layered rudraksha malas across the chest. A garland of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers hangs over its shoulders, and an orange cloth drapes the lap. In front is a dark stone shivalinga-shaped pedestal. Iron-barred windows and a gilded column stand behind. No living people are visible.2021-12-28