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A large dark stone deity murti stands outdoors under trees, with a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a sacred thread across the chest, and multiple arms holding objects including a drum-like instrument and a raised hand. A human hand with red-beaded wrist malas reaches in from the left to touch the crown and apply red vermilion. A coconut fibre husk is tied at the waist area. Behind the murti a gilded figure partly shows. A blue striped cloth lies at the bottom left edge. The statue occupies most of the frame against a bright sky and foliage.

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February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Close photograph of a large black stone deity murti with a tall crown, broad shoulders, armour-like ornamented chest band and a long ceremonial sword or staff held upright. A hand with a bangle touches the forehead of the murti, where a yellow tilak or sindoor mark is applied. Behind it a gold-leaf backdrop and green trees are visible, with a red-rimmed plate or offering tray at the right edge. No people are visible apart from the hand.2015-02-05A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors against a blurred tree and gilded arch. The figure wears a tall cylindrical crown, a broad necklace and armlets, and holds a discus-like wheel in one raised hand. Water streams down the black stone surface, and a coconut-like fruit hangs at the waist. A striped purple and pink cloth covers a wooden platform at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Close-up photograph of a large dark stone deity murti standing outdoors beneath a leafy tree. The figure is bare-chested with ornate armbands, a sacred thread, and a jewelled crown. It holds a ceremonial weapon in one raised hand and a bow-like object in another, while a brown coconut is tied at its waist. Water streaks run down the black stone. No people are visible, and the statue is the only subject.2015-02-05A large dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under trees, water running down its polished black surface. It holds a discus in one upper hand, a conch-like object in another, and has a lotus-like gesture with a lower hand. A coconut is tied at its waist, and a wooden platform draped with a purple and striped cloth sits in front. A gold-coloured carved arch rises behind. Part of a ritual abhishekam setting; no visible people.2015-02-05Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti standing on a plinth draped with flowers and greenery, holding a discus-like object and other attributes in multiple hands, with an ornate crown and jewelled armour. At left, a priest in a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and bangles, reaches toward the statue's forehead, apparently applying a mark. A striped blue and pink cloth covers a table in front, with a silver tray and a small oil lamp nearby. Dry leaves and trees fill the background.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05