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A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a gilded temple arch, with a second figure partly visible behind it. The main figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown finial, an orange shawl, layered white and silver ornate necklaces, a large jewelled earring, and a red tilak. It holds a trident-like staff with a wrapped multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and orange. Green foliage fills the background, and a dark blurred shape occupies the right edge.

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October 09 20112011-10-09A black stone murti of a deity is decorated for a festival at night against a dark background. The figure wears an orange and gold-bordered headcloth with a jeweled forehead ornament, a red bindi-like stone, and a white and gold necklace of layered beads. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and red flowers drape over the shoulders and arms, with green leaves. A gilded carved backdrop of ornate scrollwork stands behind the figure. No physical person is visible.2011-04-17September 13 20122012-09-13A photograph of two black stone murtis seated side by side outdoors, in front of green leaves and branches. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a red-and-gold ornament on the turban, a gold-and-jewelled broad necklace, and a garland of white, pink, green and blue-tipped flowers. A golden trident leans against its shoulder. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, an orange garment, a rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and holds a black drum-like object. Both are deity murti statues, not people.2012-09-17September 26 20122012-09-26A close-up photograph of a black stone statue of a deity murti, shown in profile against a blurred green background and a yellow gold-patterned fabric. The statue wears an orange and gold turban with a red and green band, a red bindi-like dot on the forehead, an ornate red and gold garment with a pearl and bead garland across the chest, and pearl bangles on the raised arm.2012-04-23 +2 copiesApril 17 20112011-04-17June 03 20122012-06-03Outdoor photograph of a large black stone statue of a seated deity couple beneath leafy green trees, framed by a gilded arch. The male deity wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a white dhoti with gold border, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident-like staff. The female deity wears a gold crown, purple and orange silk sari, and heavy jewellery. Both are garlanded with green, yellow and red floral garlands. Below them sits a smaller white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes, rudraksha beads and white jasmine garlands, with hand raised in blessing. These are statues, not living people; the marble figure wears a pink flower on its turban.2011-10-09A dark stone statue of a seated sage-like figure, carved in black stone and dressed in saffron-orange cloth with an orange head wrap. The figure wears layered brown rudraksha malas, ornate gold and jewelled pendants, and red and yellow marigold garlands drape over its shoulders. One hand is raised in a blessing mudra and the other holds a bowl-like object. The statue sits in front of a golden brocade backdrop with a silver-toned arch, surrounded by green foliage. No physical people are present.2013-10-12A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a carved golden panel and green leaves. The larger figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a garland of white, pink and green flowers, and holds a golden trident. Beside him stands a smaller black stone figure in a red and gold sari with a golden crown, jewelled necklaces and a red bindi, holding a lotus-like staff. Both figures are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2012-09-29June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copies