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A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors beneath tree branches and leaves. The black stone figure wears a tall crown, ornate armbands and a sacred thread, and holds objects in its raised hands, including a discus-like emblem. Water streaks down the polished surface. A brown coconut rests against the figure's side, and a gilded carved frame edges the right of the scene. No people are visible.

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February 05 20152015-02-05Photo 11692667 +2 copiesFebruary 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 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.2015-02-05Close upward photograph of a large black stone deity murti with multiple arms, one hand raised holding a small drum-like object, with a red-and-white garland and a gold ornate background behind it. The figure wears a tall crown-like headdress with a vermilion mark on the forehead, armlets and a jewelled chest ornament. Green leaves and a bare tree trunk fill the background, and a hand holding a tambourine-like drum appears at upper right. No physical people are shown; the figure is a statue.2015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05February 05 20152015-02-05Outdoor abhishekam at a temple shrine: a black stone deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a tall crown and ornaments, is being bathed with yellow liquid poured over it. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti with a golden-yellow shawl and red-brown rudraksha mala stands at left, arms extended toward the murti, while a second attendant at the far left holds a large silver vessel. Ornate gold-tinted carved arch and leafy tree branches frame the scene, with a silver lamp stand and a purple cloth in the foreground.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.2015-02-05Outdoor abhishekam at a dark stone deity murti of a four-armed Vishnu form with a tall crown, holding a conch and discus, with yellow liquid being poured over it. A shaved-headed priest in a rust-red dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas on his arms pours from a metal vessel, while another attendant in a red garment holds a brass pot at left. Brass vessels and a lamp sit in the foreground beneath leafy trees, beside an ornate gilded archway with carved floral panels.2015-02-05