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A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a recessed niche with dark red walls. The four-armed figure wears a tall crown with a red-and-gold tilak on the forehead, a layered necklace, and an orange and green bordered cloth draped over its waist and shoulder. Its hands hold round discs marked with red centres and a white flower garland hangs on one arm. Fresh flowers, including red hibiscus and white and yellow petals, lie at its base on a dark stone platform.

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August 08 20092009-08-08A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a red-painted wooden niche. The figure has a flower garland on its head, red tilak marks on the forehead and hands, and is draped in an orange cloth with a blue and green patterned border worn across the body. Small white and yellow flowers rest on its arms, and a few petals lie at its feet on a dark stone pedestal.2009-08-08A black stone deity murti seated in a niche of an old temple wall, with four arms, a yellow cloth draped over its shoulders edged in red and purple, and a garland of red flowers on its head. A gold tilak-like disc marks its forehead and chest, and it wears a beaded necklace and bangles.2006-09-18March 27 20132013-03-27A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a lotus-style posture against a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti, an orange turban-like headpiece with pearl and gold ornaments, layered beaded necklaces in turquoise and gold, and a long rust-brown rudraksha mala draped across the body. Garlands of white flowers and red roses hang from the shoulders and lap, with loose marigolds and roses at the base. The hands hold ceremonial objects, and the seat is carved with relief figures. No physical people are visible.2014-09-04A dark stone deity murti seated on a carved pedestal in front of a bright magenta draped backdrop. The four-armed figure wears a red and gold turban with orange flowers, an orange and gold silk dhoti, and a layered turquoise and gold necklace. A rudraksha-style brown bead mala and red and white flower garlands hang across the body, and a cobra motif rises beside one upper arm. Marigold and mixed flower offerings rest at the base. No physical people are visible.2014-09-06September 10 20142014-09-10September 04 20142014-09-04September 21 20142014-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a black stone deity murti standing against a rust-orange wall. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a white dhoti with a red and gold border, and a long rudraksha mala with gold beads. Its multiple arms hold objects, and a small white flower is tucked near one hand. No living people are visible, and the statue is the only subject in the frame.2010-11-21A black stone deity murti seated in a niche of a temple wall, shown with four arms and a dark carved face marked with a round gold tilak on the forehead. It wears a flower garland across the head, a yellow cloth with red-and-orange border draped over the shoulders, beaded necklaces and bangles. Carved stone pillars with floral reliefs frame the niche. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears; the figure is a statue.2006-09-18December 07 20162016-12-07