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July 24 20052005-07-24May 21 20122012-05-21A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a carved black rock pedestal, draped in a bright pink cloth with purple edging and a pink headcloth. Red and yellow flower garlands hang from the shoulders and arms, and multiple strands of rudraksha-style brown beads cross the chest. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another a drum-like object, while the raised palm shows a blessing gesture. A pink satin backdrop frames the figure, and the carved base depicts smaller figures and an animal. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2012-02-11May 21 20122012-05-21A black stone deity murti of a four-armed seated figure, wrapped in a bright pink draped cloth with lilac trim and a pink turban with a red bindi. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang from both shoulders. Gold beaded necklaces with a triangular pendant adorn the chest. The murti sits on a dark rock base carved with small figures, in front of a green curtain with gold dot patterns. No physical people are visible.2011-10-15A dark stone deity murti seen from the front in dim light, with a tall crown-like headdress and a vertical tilak mark on the forehead. The figure is draped in a bright yellow cloth with red border and an orange-red upper cloth, and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and green leaves, with pink flower petals scattered at its base. The murti's arms are raised with hands holding objects. The setting is dark, with a plain wall behind and steps visible at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2005-07-24A photograph of a black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti standing before a bright magenta silk backdrop framed by carved white marble. The figure wears a red-orange turban and a draped red-orange garment with a pink-edged hem, a gold-toned pendant and a double strand of gold beads around the neck. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses hang down both sides, and small flower petals lie on the dark stone pedestal. Two raised hands hold objects including a trident-like implement, and one hand is held in a blessing gesture. A small seated figure appears at the base beneath the statue.2011-08-01August 28 20142014-08-28A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands before a magenta draped backdrop, wrapped in a coral-pink cloth with purple edging and a matching pink turban. It wears a double strand of rudraksha beads and a large jewelled pendant, and is garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. One hand holds a small drum-like object, and the carved base shows a seated figure and a small animal. Petals lie on the ground at its feet. A faint circular logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-08-01A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated in a meditative pose on a carved pedestal, draped in red and orange silk with a gold border and a red cloth wrapped around the head. It wears a green and gold jewelled necklace and long brown rudraksha mala strands, with a red tilak on the forehead and marigold petals scattered at its base. Behind it hang bright red drapes framing an ornate silver-toned arch. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue.2014-09-14May 21 20122012-05-21A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a carved black pedestal, dressed in red cloth with pink-edged borders and a red headband with a jewelled pearl ornament. Several rudraksha and bead malas hang on the chest, and white and red flower garlands drape the arms. The murti stands in front of a bright red silk backdrop inside a silver-framed niche, with a small orange dot on one hand and marigold and rose petals at its base.2013-07-17