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A black stone deity murti is dressed in a turquoise silk sari with gold paisley motifs and a magenta sheer overlay, adorned with a gold beaded collar, white and red flower garlands, and a red flower. Its multiple arms are raised with ritual hand gestures, and a pink satin cloth covers the base. The image is seated against a carved black stone backdrop with figures, in a temple setting.

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July 31 20132013-07-31A black stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva form, is dressed for worship on a bright magenta cloth. It wears a teal and gold patterned garment, a deep magenta sheer scarf, and a heavy layered brown beaded necklace with gold pendants. Red and white flower garlands drape across its shoulders and arms, with a red flower tucked near the hand. The image shows no people or visible ritual action beyond the decorated murti.2013-07-31July 13 20132013-07-13June 11 20142014-06-11September 07 20142014-09-07August 28 20142014-08-28A dark stone or black-finished statue of a multi-armed deity murti reclines across a magenta cloth on a silver-framed platform, viewed from above. The figure wears a yellow silk dhoti with red and gold borders, a gold ornate chest ornament, and an orange cloth draped over the head. Multiple raised hands hold objects, and white and red flower garlands are looped over the arms and shoulders. The carved stone face has closed eyes.2014-11-18September 06 20142014-09-06A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche against a magenta drape. The figure wears an orange and gold turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and a jewelled gold necklace set with pearls and red stones. A dark brown crocheted shawl hangs over a green cloth wrapped around the body. Long garlands of white jasmine flowers with copper-wrapped stems and red roses drape across the torso and down to the lap. Several arms hold ritual objects and rest on the lap, and the carved surface shows fine relief detail. No people are visible.2014-08-14August 11 20142014-08-11August 15 20142014-08-15A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a close, upright view, adorned for worship. It wears an orange and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a green silk garment with a red and gold border, a brown rudraksha-style cord across the chest, and layered gold-and-red jewelled necklaces. White jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders, with gold-wrapped arm bands tied with red cloth. One raised hand holds a small object while the other rests near the waist. Behind it are pink draped fabric and an ornate silver arch. No living people are visible.2014-08-14