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January 14 2010

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December 20 20092009-12-20September 10 20132013-09-10June 17 20132013-06-17Close-up photograph of a large black stone deity murti, showing carved sculpted hands and forearms with a small white flower held between the fingers of one raised hand. Carved ornamental bands, a textured garment and a coiled serpent-like form are visible across the foreground. Daylight and a tree branch appear in the blurred background. No people are visible in the frame.August 08 20092009-08-08January 14 20102010-01-14September 03 20092009-09-03September 20 20112011-09-20December 20 20092009-12-20Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti being bathed by flowing water during abhishekam. Water streams down over the carved black stone base and figures, with a small seated figure and carved hands and a bearded figure visible in relief. Green foliage and a bright doorway frame the background. The carved sculpture shows a seated figure with a wrapped or draped lower body and a raised hand gesture. No people are visible.2010-07-15A close photograph of a weathered grey stone relief carving on a temple wall. A carved deity figure lies horizontally across the panel with a trident-shaped weapon raised diagonally above it, a small crescent or moon-like motif on the head area, and bangled or ornamented arms. The carving is worn and dusty, with a dark stain near one edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-15Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti carved in relief, showing a raised bare foot resting on a small reclining figure with a human face, with a few yellow flower petals and marigold-like blossoms scattered at the base of the foot. Carved details including a jeweled anklet and ornamental bands are visible on the stone. No people are visible in the scene, and the stone surface shows dampness and turmeric or kumkum powder residue.2010-07-15