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A dark stone deity murti seated with four golden arms, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flowers, a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a brown rudraksha-style bead mala, and a gold-brown silk garment. The figure sits before a red fabric backdrop framed by ornate silver and gold metalwork. Watermarked archive photograph of a temple deity darshan.

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A photograph of a black-faced, gold-ornamented deity murti seated on a golden throne before a red-orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a reddish-brown dhoti and a rust-coloured turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Many gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a gold waist-band adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow and red marigolds and pink flowers drape the arms and shoulders, and a jewelled gold brooch sits at the lap. Eight-armed style gold hands hold ceremonial objects. No living people are visible.2013-07-25April 21 20152015-04-21Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a maroon-brown turban and a tilak on the forehead. The murti has gold arm ornaments and is hung with a sparkling silver-white crystal necklace over a teal garment. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers held in the hands. Behind it stands a shimmering gold cloth canopy framed by ornate silver-toned metalwork.2017-01-08April 21 20152015-04-21A dark-faced deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche lined with red-orange drapery, outdoors beneath trees. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-brown dhoti. Its multiple gold hands hold ritual objects, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with small purple blossoms drape the shoulders and arms.2013-07-25A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a red cloth backdrop within a silver-framed niche. The four-armed figure wears a red and orange turban, a purple garment with gold dots, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and white jasmine garlands with red roses. Golden beaded strands hang on either side of the frame. The murti holds a club-like object in its upper hands and makes a blessing gesture with one lower hand. No people are visible in the scene.2015-08-09A dark stone or metal statue of a deity murti seated against a bright orange cloth backdrop framed by ornate silver-toned carved arches. The figure has multiple arms holding a conch-like object, a trident-like staff and a golden hand gesture, and wears a multicoloured orange, green and gold turban with white and yellow flower decorations. The murti is adorned with a long rudraksha-style bead mala, red and white flower garlands, a golden shoulder piece, and a teal and maroon cloth draped over the body.2014-06-19July 25 20132013-07-25A black-faced deity murti. Its raised golden hands hold a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the figure, set against a dense backdrop of magenta flower strands and an ornate silver frame.2010-08-19A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche lined with pink fabric. The figure wears an orange and red headcloth, a red-and-gold brocade shawl, a large ornate gold and red-beaded chest pendant, and a purple skirt. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over the shoulders. One raised hand holds a small object and another rests on a rounded stone, with trees behind the shrine. No living people are present.2014-12-03A dark stone deity murti seated on a gold-and-silver throne in front of a red draped backdrop. The murti wears a maroon turban with a red flower and green leaf, a brown and gold silk garment, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Four gold arms hold ceremonial objects, and garlands of white jasmine and deep red flowers hang from the shoulders, with pink hibiscus blossoms and yellow marigolds decorating the figure. Gold-and-silver ornamental work frames the scene.2015-04-21February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies