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Close photograph of a dark black clay or resin sculpture of a multi-armed deity standing within a circular arch halo on a white ruled notebook page. The figure has numerous arms holding objects including a trident-like implement and a bell, a crown-like headdress, and a sash across the chest. A blurred hand in the lower foreground, wearing a wristwatch and a rust-orange cloth sleeve, gestures toward the sculpture.

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April 09 20132013-04-09April 09 20132013-04-09April 09 20132013-04-09 +1 copiesNovember 06 20122012-11-06March 28 20132013-03-28A black stone statue of the deity Kalabhairava, shown in a dynamic standing pose within a large circular halo carved with decorative bands. Multiple arms extend from the figure; one hand grips a long staff held diagonally across the body, and another raised hand holds a curved blade. Flames rise above the head, and the figure wears ornate necklaces, armlets, and a belt with a patterned skirt. The statue stands on a dark square pedestal in front of an orange wall and a green metal gate. No people are visible.2012-11-06 +1 copiesA large black stone statue of the deity Kalabhairava stands on a tiered black pedestal before a red-painted building. The figure has a flame-like crown of upswept hair, multiple arms holding a long trident-like staff, a damaru, and other implements, and wears a beaded necklace and ornate armbands. A circular halo-like frame of carved petals surrounds the figure. No living people are visible; a small plaque near the base is partly visible. The scene is outdoors on a paved walkway beside a green gate and trees.2012-11-06November 06 20122012-11-06A glossy black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a stepped plinth in front of a red-painted building. The figure has a flame-like hair crown, a jewelled collar and armlets, and a wide belt with a dhoti. It holds a long trident-like staff diagonally across the body and other implements in its raised hands. Behind it, a large carved circular halo or prabhavali frames the figure. No living people are visible.2012-11-06A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity lies on a grey tray or platform, surrounded by white and yellow chrysanthemum-style flowers and pink rose-like blossoms. The figure holds a long staff or trident-like weapon in one raised hand, with several other arms extended around it, and a fingertip of a human hand appears at the lower right edge. The murti is wet and glistening. No people are fully visible and no a person candidate appears in the image.2013-04-10 +1 copiesA close view of a dark grey stone sculpture of a multi-armed dancing deity murti set within a carved circular arch of flame-like scrollwork. The figure wears a tall, flared headdress, an elaborate collar necklace, armlets and a jewelled waist sash over a long draped skirt. It holds a long trident-like staff diagonally across the body, with several hands raised, one holding a small bowl or object and another gripping a serpent-like form. Behind it is a red-orange wall, a metal grille and a blue gate, with a small blue bucket on the paved ground.2011-06-24January 14 20102010-01-14