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A dark stone statue of a saint stands inside an ornate silver arch set among trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap, an orange turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala. Thick garlands of yellow, white, green, red and purple flowers drape the statue from shoulder to base. Carved silver panels with floral and animal reliefs frame the arch, and sunlight filters through the leaves above.

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December 23 20082008-12-23December 29 20092009-12-29A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a cross-legged pose, dressed in saffron-orange cloth with a saffron turban and a rudraksha mala across the chest. It is garlanded with white, yellow, orange and purple flower garlands and set within an ornate silver arch carved with floral and bird motifs. Green foliage fills the background. The murti holds a damaru-like object and raises one hand in abhaya mudra.2010-12-31December 31 20102010-12-31A black stone statue of a sage stands within an ornate silver arch, framed by trees and sky. The figure wears an orange-saffron head wrap and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a long garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers draped over the shoulders. The hands hold ritual objects. The silver arch is richly carved with floral and scrolling designs. No living people are visible.2010-12-31August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a seated saint-like figure is framed by an ornate silver arch set among trees outdoors. The statue wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and head, a rudraksha mala around the neck, and a long garland of yellow, orange, and purple flowers. Its hands are shown in ritual poses. Red offerings sit at the base beside the dark stone pedestal, under dappled sunlight and green foliage.2010-12-31A dark stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched shrine under green tree foliage. The figure wears an orange-red dhoti and a matching orange-red turban, holds a long staff with a trident-like tip, and is adorned with a rudraksha-style mala and gold ornaments. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers encircle the arch and figure, and a gold pedestal sits beneath. No living people are visible; the subject is a statue.2010-07-27December 23 20082008-12-23A dark stone statue of a multi-armed figure stands within an ornate silver arch set among large leafy trees. The statue wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and a matching orange head wrap, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Long strands of rudraksha beads hang on the chest, and layered garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers drape the figure from shoulders to waist. The statue holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Small brass oil lamps stand at the base on either side of the pedestal. No living people are visible. This is a depiction of a deity murti rather than a person.2007-12-22A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame carved with floral and foliage motifs, surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the head and body, a rudraksha mala, and a long garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging from the shoulders. The arms hold ritual objects, and a small red mark appears on the forehead. The arch frames the statue against a backdrop of foliage and light sky.2010-12-16August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copies