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Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a green and orange striped headcloth with a gold ornament, a layered beaded necklace of red, green and gold stones with a central white jewel, a brown knitted shawl, and a green silk garment with gold brocade border. Long white jasmine garlands and red roses drape the figure, a gold-wrapped cylinder is tied at the arm, and the statue holds a small square object in one hand. A silver arch frame and magenta cloth stand behind, with trees at left. No people are visible.

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A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a close, upright view, adorned for worship. It wears an orange and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with a red and gold border, a brown rudraksha-style cord across the chest, and layered gold-and-red jewelled necklaces. White jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders, with gold-wrapped arm bands tied with red cloth. One raised hand holds a small object while the other rests near the waist. Behind it are pink draped fabric and an ornate silver arch. No living people are visible.2014-08-14A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine decorated with a silver-toned arch and a magenta draped backdrop. The murti wears an orange and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with a red and gold border, and layered gold-toned necklaces set with red and white stones. A thick brown rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. White jasmine garlands drape the arms and shoulders, and gold-foil wrapped armlets are tied with red cloth. A tree branch is visible at upper left. No physical people are present.2014-08-14A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by silver-toned embossed panels and a hot pink draped backdrop. The figure wears a green and orange striped turban with a jewelled crest, a heavy gold and red-bead necklace, white jasmine garlands, and red roses draped over the chest. A dark green silk cloth with gold borders wraps the waist. Several hands hold ritual objects, and small flowers rest at the base. No people are visible.2014-08-13A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arch against a magenta cloth backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a green and orange striped turban with a jewelled ornament, a layered gold and red-bead necklace with a central jewelled medallion, and a green-and-gold silk dhoti. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang across the chest and arms, and a small bunch of flowers rests at the base. The figure holds a trident-like implement and other objects in its raised hands. The murti is not a living person and is not a person.2014-08-13Close-up of a dark grey stone deity murti in a sanctuary setting against a magenta draped backdrop. The murti wears a multicoloured red, orange and green striped turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with gold border, layered red and gold beaded necklaces with a rudraksha-style brown bead mala, and long white jasmine garlands with gold-foil wrapped stems. The raised stone hand shows a small mark on the palm. A white ornate arch frames the top right.2014-08-14August 14 20142014-08-14A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed shrine niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a green and orange striped headcloth with a jewelled brooch, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a large white jasmine garland draped across the chest, with red roses hanging below. Gold armlets and a dark green embroidered garment with gold border are visible. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, and the scene appears to be a temple worship setting.2014-08-13A black stone deity murti stands against a red draped backdrop, adorned for worship. It wears an orange and gold cloth wound around its head, a green bodice with layered gold and beaded necklaces, and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves with orange marigolds. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while its lower hands show abhaya and varada gestures, with a red kumkum mark on the palm. A silver ritual object is visible at the left edge. No physical people are present.2014-09-13November 28 20142014-11-28A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche against a magenta drape. The figure wears an orange and gold turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and a jewelled gold necklace set with pearls and red stones. A dark brown crocheted shawl hangs over a green cloth wrapped around the body. Long garlands of white jasmine flowers with copper-wrapped stems and red roses drape across the torso and down to the lap. Several arms hold ritual objects and rest on the lap, and the carved surface shows fine relief detail. No people are visible.2014-08-14October 11 20142014-10-11August 14 20142014-08-14