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Close view of a black stone deity murti of Shiva, shown with four arms and a tall crown, wearing an orange shawl draped over white dhoti cloth, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead. In the upper hands it holds a trident-like weapon and a deer or small animal, while the lower hands are raised in mudra gestures. The plain white wall behind the statue is bare.

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June 20 20092009-06-20A black stone deity murti of a four-armed standing figure with a tall cylindrical crown and red tilak mark on the forehead, draped with an orange shawl over a white dhoti with maroon border and gold zari edges. The murti holds a trident-like staff in one hand and an axe-like or drum-shaped object in another, with a small animal figure carved beside one shoulder. No people are visible.2009-06-20A dark stone statue of a deity murti stands against a white plastered wall beside a bamboo blind. The figure wears a tall cylindrical crown and an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and chest. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a small animal figure, with a carved ornamental backing behind the shoulders. No people are visible in the frame.2009-12-17A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing against a rust-orange wall. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a white dhoti with a red and gold border, and a long rudraksha mala with gold beads. Its multiple arms hold objects, and a small white flower is tucked near one hand. No living people are visible, and the statue is the only subject in the frame.2010-11-21A black stone deity murti stands in an indoor hall beside a white pillar, wearing a yellow and red silk sari with gold border and a jeweled necklace and waist belt set with pink and white stones. The figure has multiple arms holding objects, a decorated crown, and a red and white tilak on the forehead. Behind it hangs a red, white and blue banner decorated with white dove emblems and a yellow flower motif, with a brass lamp stand visible at left. The scene is a temple-style setting with white carved pillar detailing.2010-09-26A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated and draped in white cloth and an orange shawl, with an orange turban and gold trim. It wears a brown rudraksha mala, a white beaded necklace and a gold-coloured belt, with rudraksha bracelets on the wrists. Its hands hold a drum and other objects, and the backdrop is green fabric printed with gold motifs. No living people are present.2013-06-18A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a rocky base carved with small figures and animals. The murti wears a white cloth wrapped around its head and body with silver-edged borders, layered black and white beaded garlands, beaded bangles, and a red bindi. It holds a trident in one hand, a snake-entwined staff in another, and makes a blessing mudra. Behind it hangs a shimmering orange and gold floral backdrop. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2011-11-11A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated cross-legged on a rocky base, draped in a white cloth with frilled edges and a white turban with a red bindi. Multiple strands of white and black beaded necklaces hang from its chest, and white bead bracelets are on its wrists. Its hands hold a conch-like object, a flower-like implement, and a damaru-like drum, while one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it hangs a gold-flecked orange cloth. Small carved figures lie at the base. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2011-11-11 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands against a turquoise satin backdrop with scattered sequins and a gold ornate frame at the left edge. The figure wears a white cloth headband, a red bindi on the forehead, and a white dhoti-style wrap. Layered necklaces of rudraksha and gold-coloured beads hang across the chest, and matching beaded bracelets are on the wrists. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while lower hands are shown in mudra gestures. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-05-17A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated on a carved black pedestal in front of a red sparkling backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban and an orange draped garment with gold borders, multiple pearl and bead necklaces, a pendant, and a beaded belt. Garlands of white and red roses and yellow marigolds hang from its shoulders. Its hands hold a conch, a discus and a lotus-like object, while one hand is raised in blessing. This is a statue, not a living person.2011-08-31August 31 20112011-08-31August 31 20112011-08-31