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A 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.

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A 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 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.2014-08-13August 14 20142014-08-14A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity is seated in a silver-framed niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a green and orange turban with a gold ornament, a layered necklace of red and green stones with a central gold medallion, and a white jasmine garland with red roses hanging to the lap. The green dhoti has a gold border, and the murti holds a trident and other ritual objects in its raised hands. Fresh flowers and leaves lie at the base of the statue.2014-08-13Close 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.2014-08-13August 14 20142014-08-14November 21 20142014-11-21Close-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.2014-08-14November 21 20142014-11-21November 21 20142014-11-21November 21 20142014-11-21A dark stone deity murti seated on a carved pedestal in front of a bright magenta draped backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a red and gold turban with orange flowers, an orange and gold silk dhoti, and a layered turquoise and gold necklace. A rudraksha-style brown bead mala and red and white flower garlands hang across the body, and a cobra motif rises beside one upper arm. Marigold and mixed flower offerings rest at the base. No physical people are visible.2014-09-06