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A large black stone deity murti, carved with multiple arms, dominates the frame, shown from a low angle. It wears a cream-coloured shawl draped over one shoulder with a red and gold headband and a red tilak on the forehead. Layered garlands of rudraksha beads, white pearl strands and a gold pendant with green stones hang across the chest, and red bindi-like dots decorate the hands. Behind it is a green backdrop with gold dot patterns framed by an ornate white carved arch. Fresh green leaves are tucked into the headband.

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A dark stone statue of a deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche with a green backdrop dotted with gold motifs. The figure has four arms holding a club-like staff, a lotus bud and a mala, with rudraksha beads, pearl and gold necklaces, bangles and an ornate gold-and-green pendant. It wears a beige cloth with a purple waistband and has a tilak on the forehead and a red-trimmed headpiece. No physical people are present.2013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05A dark black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated in an ornate silver arched niche against a green fabric backdrop with gold dot patterns. The figure wears a peach-coloured dhoti and shawl, a peach turban with a golden tassel, layered rudraksha and white pearl malas, a gold jewelled armlet and pearl bracelets. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a rattle-like object, a mala and a small square item. No living people are visible.2013-06-19A black stone statue of a deity stands outdoors in front of a green cloth backdrop with gold floral print. The murti has four arms, holding a trident-like staff and a small kalasha-like object, with a red bindu on the palm. It wears a tan dhoti-like cloth, a purple sash, a red-and-white flower crown with fern, and layered rudraksha and pearl malas with gold pendants. Trees and a dirt path are behind it. The statue is a deity murti, not a person, and no physical people are present.2013-06-05June 10 20132013-06-10A close-up photograph of a black stone statue of a deity murti standing outdoors under trees. The figure wears a gold-and-tan cloth draped over the shoulders, a red and green beaded headdress with fern-like greenery, rudraksha mala necklaces with white beaded strands, and jewelled gold ornaments on the chest and wrists. One raised hand holds a small trident-like staff topped with a dark rounded finial, while the other hand rests near the chest with a red-gemmed ring and white beaded bracelet. A green cloth with gold floral prints forms the backdrop, and a white carved arch frames the statue. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is none.2013-06-05A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits seated in a silver-framed niche against a green fabric backdrop scattered with gold dots. The murti wears a peach-coloured dhoti and shawl, a saffron-peach head wrap, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and bead bracelets on its wrists. Its raised hands hold a drum-like object and a ritual implement, and one hand holds a japa mala. The silver arch is carved with floral and animal motifs. No physical people are visible.2013-06-19A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated against a green cloth with gold dots. The figure wears a peach-coloured cloth wrapped around the body and head, a peach headband with a gold tassel and white flower, and many rudraksha and white bead malas across the chest. Its raised hands hold a small cobra-like object and a flaming or spiral item, with a gold-ornamented belt. No living people are visible.2013-06-19June 10 20132013-06-10A black stone murti of a deity with multiple arms stands before a green fabric backdrop with gold square motifs. The figure wears a peach-coloured headband with a tassel, a peach cloth wrap, and layered necklaces of rudraksha-style brown beads and white pearl strands. One raised hand holds a small trident-like staff, and the other hand is held in blessing with marks on the palm. White pearl bracelets adorn the wrists. A white carved arch frames the right side. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-06-19A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated against a green curtain with gold floral motifs. The figure wears a red cloth band across the forehead, a red-gold silk garment, layered rudraksha and white bead malas, a jewelled gold pendant, and bracelets on the wrists. Its upper hands hold a conch-like object and a flame-shaped emblem while the lower hands are raised in mudras. A small red mark sits on the forehead. Silver ornamental panels frame the shrine. No people are visible.2013-05-31A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a carved rock base in front of a green fabric backdrop with gold flower motifs. The murti wears a peach-coloured draped cloth with gold border, a blue sash and blue shawl, multiple strands of rudraksha and bead malas, and a peach and red headband with a red tilak. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and other objects, with red dots and flowers on the hands and a decorative bracelet. No living people are visible. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2013-06-10