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Close view of a dark stone murti of a deity with an ornately carved arched backrest, wearing a saffron-yellow cloth wrapped as a turban over its head and draped down one side. Carved bead-like necklaces and patterned decoration cover the chest, and the warm lamp-lit background is plain. A small purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner and a red date stamp reads 14 5 2004 at the lower right. No living people are visible.

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May 14 20042004-05-14A dark carved stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure stands on a white cloth. It wears an orange-yellow cloth wrapped over its head and shoulders, with a arched stone backdrop carved with foliage scrolls. The figure holds objects in its hands, and smaller carved figures appear at its base. A warm light falls on it against a pale wall. No living people are visible.2004-05-142004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa2004-07-02Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti with a smooth, serene face and a red tilak mark on the forehead. It wears a bright yellow cloth wrapped around its head like a turban, edged with gold zari border, and a matching yellow shawl drapes over the shoulders. Red and magenta marigold garlands hang at both sides, with yellow marigolds visible at the lower corners, and a rudraksha mala rests on the chest. Green foliage blurs in the background.2011-08-13A dark-grey statue of a deity with a serene face, a red bindi on the forehead and a white-painted band above the brow, wearing a yellow turban-like cloth with gold border, a jewelled silver crown and a black feather ornament, with a beaded rudraksha-style mala at the neck. A second dark figure stands partly behind in the shadows at right, beside a glittering silver arch. The setting is dark, lit mainly on the statue's face and costume.2011-09-01Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti. It wears a yellow gold-bordered turban and yellow shawl, with rudraksha beads on its chest. Garlands of magenta and yellow marigold flowers drape over its shoulders, with green foliage blurred behind.2011-08-13Close-up of a black stone deity murti with a yellow cloth wrapped around the head and a peacock feather tucked into a jewelled crown. The face has a white urdhva-style forehead marking with a red dot, and layered rudraksha malas hang over a yellow garment. Blurred green foliage and a carved white stone arch form the background. No physical people are visible.2011-09-01A dark stone statue of a seated figure garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers, wrapped in orange and maroon cloth, with a red tilak on the forehead. Silver arch-shaped framing and a banyan tree in the background. The statue is a sculpted depiction, not a live person.2009-07-19 +1 copiesClose-up of a dark stone statue of a deity murti with a carved face, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and an orange and maroon striped turban-like wrap draped over the head. The statue wears an orange robe with maroon border and a rudraksha mala with a gold bead hanging from the chest. Behind it, green leaves blur in the background. No living person is visible in the frame.2010-08-06March 15 20132013-03-15December 23 20102010-12-23A dark stone statue of a seated figure wearing an orange saffron turban with gold border and a red bindi-like ornament at the forehead, an orange draped garment with gold trim, and multiple strands of rudraksha-style brown beads with white beads around the neck. The statue is framed by a garland of red roses and set against a bright pink curtain. The figure has closed eyes, a calm smile, and one hand raised in a blessing gesture. This is a photograph of a statue, so the a person field is depiction only if the appearance cues qualify; a statue is not a physical person.2012-02-10