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February 27 20112011-02-27A 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 copiesAugust 04 20122012-08-04February 25 20132013-02-25 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form seated on a rocky base, draped in orange saffron cloth with a maroon border and wrapped in multiple strands of rudraksha malas. A red-orange headband with a red bindi decorates its forehead. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a flower-shaped object, the lower hands show an abhaya-like gesture and rest on a book-like object. Rudraksha bracelets adorn its wrists, and the base carries carved figures. The statue is set against a bright yellow cloth backdrop.2013-05-04October 25 20122012-10-25A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands inside a white arched stone frame, with green leafy trees behind it. The figure wears an orange-red saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange-and-red patterned turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. Rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Garlands of yellow marigolds with pink and purple flowers drape from the shoulders to the base. The hands hold a snake-entwined staff or trident-like object and a flame-shaped emblem, and others are raised in blessing. Small carved figures appear at the base on a rock pedestal.2010-08-30April 19 20132013-04-19 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a four-armed deity figure seated on a carved black pedestal, dressed in an orange saffron wrap and orange turban with gold trim. Multiple rudraksha malas and a silver pendant hang across the chest, with a gold-bordered orange cloth draped over the lap. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands encircle the arms and shoulders, with pink flowers placed on the wrists and at the base. A red draped backdrop sits behind the murti. The statue holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects in its hands. No physical people are visible.2013-01-13September 07 20102010-09-07 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands under a leafy tree within an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a red tilak mark on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Two long garlands of yellow, white, purple and red-orange flowers drape over both shoulders down to the base. One hand holds a snake-like object and another a lotus-like item, while the remaining hands show mudras. A small purple emblem appears at the lower left corner of the photo, and the statue sits on a dark stone pedestal against green foliage.2010-07-07A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity figure seated in front of a red drape within an ornate silver arch. The murti wears an orange saffron headcloth with gold trim and a tilak, an orange shawl and dhoti with gold borders, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and rudraksha bracelets. White jasmine garlands and marigolds adorn the figure. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra, another holds a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object, and the upper hands carry a kamandalu and a flame-like emblem. A small portion of a person's head is visible at the bottom edge. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person, and the statue represents a deity murti rather than a human candidate.2012-04-27