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Black stone deity murtis stand in a row on a stone plinth against a plain wall, with marigold-type flower offerings at their feet. The foremost figure is a standing female deity with a tall conical crown and jewelled armour. Behind her, a male deity with a tall crown holds a raised implement, beside a figure with a conical headdress and a small animal at its feet. A white marble bust sits behind them, and to the right another dark murti seated with a drum-like object is visible. No people are present.

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Three black stone deity murti stand in a row against a white cinder-block wall in an indoor temple space. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity with a tall conical crown, holding objects in several hands and wearing a sacred thread across the chest; a small animal figure stands at its side. Figures to the left and right are similar dark stone statues with tall crowns and jewellery. A white marble bust of a bearded saint sits at the far right edge, and a small yellow and pink floral offering lies on the floor at the base of the central statue. A wall sconce light glows at upper right.2007-11-07Three black stone deity murti statues stand on a tiered black stone plinth in front of a white cinder-block wall, with a metal stepladder at the left edge. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall conical crown and multiple arms, one hand raised with fingers held in a mudra, and a small animal figure at his side. Flanking him are two standing female figures with tall crowns, one holding a lotus-like object, with small flower offerings placed at the feet of each statue. The stone is polished and dark with carved jewellery and drapery.2007-11-07Photograph of dark grey stone deity statues standing before a white tent wall. Two carved stone figures dominate: a female figure on the left holding a lotus-like object, and a central four-armed deity wearing a tall conical crown, ornate necklaces and armbands, with one hand raised in a gesture and a trident-like attribute beside the shoulder. A partially visible carved figure stands at the right edge. At the far right, the arm and orange-and-white clothing of an unseen person appear, but no full person is visible. Statues are not counted as physical people.November 15 20072007-11-15A dark black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands on a stepped black pedestal against a white cinder-block wall. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a layered beaded necklace and a sacred thread-like cord at the waist. Its hands hold objects including a club-like attribute and a raised palm, and a bird mount with a long curved neck stands beside the figure. A yellow flower and a pink flower with a white blossom rest at its feet, and a small blue-purple logo appears in the lower left corner. No people are visible.2007-11-07Close view of several black stone murti statues displayed on a dark plinth against a white cinderblock wall. The central seated deity figure has four arms, a tall crown, a red dot on the forehead, and wears a red cloth with a gold border. The figure on the left has hands folded in prayer and wears a blue cloth with gold border, and the figure on the right wears a white cloth with gold border. Other figures stand behind them. No physical people are visible.Three dark grey stone sculptures stand on a shared plinth against a white draped tent backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed standing deity murti with a tall conical crown, holding up a conch and other attributes, with a mount carved beside it. Two attendant female figures flank him, each in a tall crown and jewelled ornaments, one holding a fan-like object. The arrangement suggests a temple-style installation set up outdoors. No people are visible.Three dark grey stone deity murtis stand side by side on a long grey plinth against a white draped backdrop. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity with a tall ornate crown, a flared back halo and a lion or mythical beast at his feet. Flanking figures on each side are female-form standing deities with tall crowns, jewelled necklaces and long garments falling to the base. The carvings are finely detailed with intricate jewellery and textile patterns. No people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityFebruary 28 20112011-02-28February 28 20112011-02-28Three dark grey stone statues stand on a shared black pedestal in front of a white tarpaulin backdrop, apparently in an outdoor setting. The central figure is a multi-armed standing deity murti with a tall conical crown and a bird-like vahana beside its legs, flanked by two slender standing female figures in tall conical headdresses, jewellery and draped garments, one holding a lotus-like object. The carving shows detailed ornamentation on necklaces, belts and armlets. No people are visible in the scene.