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A pencil sketch on tan paper showing a temple design for a deity installation. Three standing figures are drawn in front of a tall central pillar with a lotus-shaped base: a central figure with hands folded in anjali, wearing a crown and a dhoti-like skirt, flanked by two female attendants in tall crowns, with one palm raised on each side. Above sits an ornate capital with a pair of lions and a lotus bowl. Dimension lines mark heights of roughly 5 and 2.5 units, and the figures' faces are left blank. A label in the top right corner reads 'deitification final designing in process', and a CamScanner stamp appears in the lower left.

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A photograph of pencil drawings spread on a textured grey floor for the deitification process by a sthapathy. A sheet in the centre shows a line drawing of a standing deity murti with a crown-like head, raised hand, draped garment and a pedestal, with a small side sketch above. Other sheets with printed text and sketches lie around, and a hand holds a paper at lower left with dark clothing visible at right. No people's faces are visible.2019-08-13Black-and-white photograph of a hand holding a pencil and drawing a sketch on paper. The sketch shows a standing robed figure with a crown-like headdress, shown beside a stepped pedestal or structure, possibly a deity murti design. A gray translucent overlay in the upper right carries white text. A carpeted or woven textured surface fills the background, with a framed picture visible at the right edge.2019-08-13November 12 20112011-11-12Three 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.March 26 20202020-03-26Three 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.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.Outdoor view of carved grey stone deity murtis standing on plinths among other stone sculptures and dry leaves, apparently in a workshop yard. The central standing figure has four arms, a tall ornate crown, a long beaded necklace and a waist-cloth, with a bird-like vahana carved beside its legs. Flanking figures are female deities in crowns and jewellery, one with a lion-like vahana at her side, and a partially visible carved lion or mythical beast stands behind. No people are visible. The photograph shows sculptures being made or prepared, consistent with the ashram's sculpture work.July 08 20092009-07-08A pencil sketch on white paper showing a seated figure on an ornate throne with a crown-like headdress, a turban, long hair, and a raised hand. Stars or dots surround the arch behind the figure, and a small motif sits at the top of the arch. The paper rests on a dark reddish-brown surface. The figure is a drawn depiction, not a physical person, and the sketch is the only subject in the frame.2006-05-07November 12 20112011-11-12Three silver-finished metal statues of Hindu deities stand side by side on a raised silver base against a dark wall, placed on a multicoloured woven cloth with orange, red, blue and yellow stripes. The central standing figure has four arms, holds objects in its upper hands and has an ornate crown, necklaces and a pleated dhoti. The figures on either side are female-form statues with tall crowns, jewelled necklaces and draped garments, one holding an object near the chest. A small electrical switch box is visible on the wall behind. No physical people are present.2013-10-05