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A large black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form, seated on a rocky pedestal and draped in orange cloth, with an orange head covering and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers hang across its shoulders and chest, and several rudraksha malas rest on its chest. Multiple arms hold ritual objects. The statue stands within an ornate silver arch, with brass oil lamps on either side at the base and green trees behind. No living people are visible.

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A dark stone statue of a multi-armed figure stands within an ornate silver arch set among large leafy trees. The statue wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and a matching orange head wrap, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Long strands of rudraksha beads hang on the chest, and layered garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers drape the figure from shoulders to waist. The statue holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Small brass oil lamps stand at the base on either side of the pedestal. No living people are visible. This is a depiction of a deity murti rather than a person.2007-12-22A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal, draped in saffron-orange cloth with gold edging and wearing an orange turban with a red tilak on the forehead. A rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. The figure is framed by an ornate silver arch and garlanded with yellow, orange, red and white flower strands, with marigold petals at the base. Tree foliage forms the backdrop.2010-12-27A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands in an ornate silver-coloured arched shrine framed by green trees. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the shoulders and an orange turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Long garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. Two of the hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while the lower hands rest in mudra poses. A small oil lamp and offerings sit at the base of the plinth. No physical people are visible, and this is a photograph of a statue rather than a living person.2009-06-02A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form seated within an ornate silver arch against a dense green tree canopy. The figure wears an orange-saffron garment and an orange head cloth with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape across its shoulders and a dark rudraksha-style mala hangs on the chest. Its hands hold ritual objects, including a raised hand with a small drum-like item. The silver arch has embossed floral and scroll patterns and a lotus-like crest at the top. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a seated saint-like figure in an orange and maroon robe, wrapped in an orange-and-red turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. The murti holds a small vessel or ritual object in one raised hand and has garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, purple and red flowers draped over the shoulders and body. Loose yellow flowers lie on the black pedestal. Behind it stands an ornate silver arch with embossed floral and animal relief panels, set in a shaded garden with trees. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-01-13 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal beneath an ornate silver arch carved with lions and floral motifs, with green trees behind. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with red-and-maroon borders, an orange-and-maroon head wrap, a red tilak on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala. Yellow marigold garlands with purple and magenta flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a flower bud and other objects. No physical people are present.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Dakshinamurti, the seated teacher form of Shiva, stands in an outdoor garden beneath a silver-coloured arched frame and leafy trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange and red headband, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs across the chest. Its upper hands hold a drum and a flame, and one lower hand is raised in a gesture of teaching. Carved figures, possibly seated devotees or sages, appear on the rock base beneath the statue. Green shrubs and flowering plants surround the sculpture.2009-09-03October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated in a silver arched frame outdoors, surrounded by green foliage. The figure wears an orange and maroon wrap, a maroon headband and a red bindi, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Two long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers drape from the shoulders to the base. Its hands hold a drum, a trident-like object and a flame, with mudra gestures. Red flower petals lie on the stone base. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2010-09-18A black stone statue of a four-armed deity figure sits within an ornate silver arch against a backdrop of green trees. The murti wears an orange saffron-coloured shawl draped over its body, an orange head wrap with a red band and a red tilak on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala. It is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers, with orange marigold petals at its feet. Its hands hold a drum-like instrument and other ritual objects. Stone carvings of figures decorate the pedestal. The statue is a murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-18A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, an orange and gold headwrap, and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. The figure holds a snake-like object in one upper hand and a drum-like object in another, with lower hands in gesture poses. No people are visible in the scene.2010-08-28A dark bronze or stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate pale carved stone arch, surrounded by trees with green leaves. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti-like wrap and a matching orange headcloth, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A rudraksha-style bead mala hangs on the chest, and the statue is garlanded with yellow and purple-and-white flower garlands. Its raised hands hold a drum-like object and a lotus-shaped item. The setting is outdoors in daylight.2011-01-21