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A large polished black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti, with flame-like upswept hair and a crown, shown in close view against an orange wall and a curved black arch. Several arms extend outward holding ritual objects, and the figure wears a layered necklace, armlets and a sash. The statue is the only figure in the scene.

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November 06 20122012-11-06November 06 20122012-11-06November 06 20122012-11-06Close-up photograph of a large black stone statue of a multi-armed deity in dynamic pose, with ornate jewelry, bangles, armlets, a beaded necklace and a sweeping crown or headdress. Several arms hold objects including a long staff or trident-like weapon across the frame. The statue stands in front of an orange building with a curved arch behind it. No physical people are visible; the statue is a murti. Iconography suggests a fierce form, possibly Kalabhairava, but the clear identity is uncertain, so it is described as a deity murti.2012-11-06Close-up photograph of a large polished black stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity murti with an arched prabhavali behind it. The figure wears a layered necklace, armlets, a girdle and a crown-like headdress, and holds a long staff topped with a skull-like finial. Behind it a red wall, green metal railing and a small saffron flag are visible. No people are present.2012-11-06A large black stone deity murti of Kalabhairava, multi-armed and wrapped in a circular halo-like arch with carved rim. The figure holds a trident-tipped staff across its body and other implements in raised hands, wears a beaded necklace, armlets and a flame-like crown. Behind it are a red wall, metal gate and trees; no people are visible in the frame.2012-11-06November 06 20122012-11-06A black stone statue of the deity murti Kalabairava stands outdoors in front of an orange-painted building and green metal gate. The multi-armed figure has a flaming aureole, a large circular halo carved with motifs, and holds a trident and other implements. No living people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2012-11-06November 06 20122012-11-06A large black stone statue of the deity Kalabhairava stands outdoors within a circular ornate halo-like frame. The multi-armed figure holds a long staff topped with a trident-like finial in one hand, with other hands raised and adorned with bangles. The statue wears ornamental jewellery, a sacred thread, and a dhoti-like garment. Behind it are orange-red painted walls, a green metal gate, and a small red-and-yellow flag. No people are visible. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2012-11-06November 06 20122012-11-06 +2 copiesNovember 06 20122012-11-06