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A gilded statue of a seated deity in a silver arched niche set against a green cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees and dry earth. The figure has a black face, an orange head band, multiple arms holding ritual objects, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead garland. The statue sits on a gold base with a dark plaque below. No living people are visible; the scene is a shrine statue, not a depiction of a person.

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April 02 20132013-04-02A dark-complexioned deity murti seated inside an ornate silver arched niche backed by gold drapery, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a maroon head covering, a white and silver-beaded necklace, a teal-green garment, and gold armlets, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders and multiple arms raised holding objects. A gilded pedestal with floral reliefs supports the murti. No physical people are visible; the scene is a statue shrine in a garden setting.2017-01-15February 12 20102010-02-12 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08January 22 20132013-01-22A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in an arched silver frame set against a green cloth with gold motifs, outdoors among tall trees. The figure wears a cream dhoti and a cream shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a headband, and a purple cloth draped at the sides, while holding ritual implements in multiple hands. A small black plaque at the base carries Tamil-script lettering. Sandstone-red pedestal and dry earth surround the shrine.2013-06-05A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red velvet, set outdoors among trees. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and a yellow head cloth, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and red garlands drape its shoulders and sides. One hand holds a club-like object and another holds a lotus-like emblem. The figure sits or stands on a black pedestal, with red-stained offering stones and a small nameplate at its base. Dry earth, leafy branches, and a red boundary wall surround the shrine.2013-02-01A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots. A dark-faced deity murti sits in front of a red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears gold and multi-coloured garlands, a crown-like headdress, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold ornamental chest piece, seated on a gold pedestal. Below, a mound of red flower petals surrounds a small stone plaque with an inscription. A black-and-yellow dotted border encircles the base, and small brass oil lamps and offerings sit at the edge. No people are visible.2013-07-25Night photograph of a seated deity murti in a silver-framed niche backed by a gold cloth. The black-faced murti wears a brown turban-like crown, a white and silver embellished garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a teal-blue lower garment. Strands of yellow and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms, and gold ornaments adorn its hands. The figure sits on a gold-decorated pedestal set on a red base. Dark trees and metal barricades surround the outdoor setting, and a person in orange clothing is partially visible at the right edge.2017-01-08A night-time photograph of a golden murti seated in a silver arched shrine niche against a gold cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a dark face, a maroon and gold turban-like headpiece, a silver and white jewelled necklace, a teal blue lower garment, gold armlets and bangles, and marigold and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. It sits on a gold lotus-like pedestal, with a small dark stone yoni-like base in front and a metal railing behind. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2017-01-08July 27 20122012-07-27A golden deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched shrine under a canopy of trees. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrap, a white sacred thread, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and multiple garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A large mound of red-orange powder (kumkum) surrounds the base, edged by a black-and-white dotted rim. Before it sits a brass plate with white offerings and a small pile of flowers, and brass oil lamps are visible at the lower right. Red drapes frame the niche. No people are present.2010-02-12