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Close-up of a polished black stone deity murti with a tall crown and ornate armlets, shown with an arm raised holding an object. A hand adorned with gold bangles reaches in from the upper right and touches the forehead of the murti, where a small orange tilak mark is visible. Gold-coloured ornamental backdrop and green leaves of a tree are behind the statue. No physical people are visible except the partial hand and arm of one devotee.

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Close 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.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05A close, low-angle photograph of a large black stone deity murti with a tall crown, a red-orange tilak mark on the forehead, and broad ornamented shoulders and chest. One raised hand holds a small disc-like emblem, and a gold-toned figure appears behind it against green leaves and pale tree trunks. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05 +2 copiesFebruary 05 20152015-02-05A close view of a large polished black stone deity murti with a tall crown and a gold-toned headband, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and carved ornamental armour across the chest and arms. A bare arm with gold bangles and a gold-bordered sari edge reaches in from the right, touching the statue's lips with a finger. A brass or copper tray or vessel is held at the right edge. Green tree leaves and gilded decorative elements fill the background.2015-02-05A photograph of a large polished black stone deity murti with a crown-like headdress and carved ornamental armour, standing outdoors among trees. A human hand with a red-and-gold bangle applies yellow turmeric or sandalwood paste to the statue's forehead. Behind it are ornate gold-coloured carved panels and a garland of white and red flowers at right. A copper or brass vessel rests on the statue's arm. No physical people are visible apart from the hand.2015-02-05Close-up photograph of a large black stone murti of a multi-armed Hindu deity, with a tilak mark on its forehead, an elaborate crown, and a broad necklace. One raised hand holds a ceremonial disc-shaped weapon. A human hand reaches in from the upper right, touching the statue's shoulder near a silver-rimmed plate and a garland of white flowers with red and green accents. Gold-patterned decorative panels and green leaves form the background, with foliage and sunlight visible beyond.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05