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A dark stone deity murti stands against an orange draped backdrop, adorned with white and red garlands, scattered purple and pink flowers, and a yellow-orange headband. It wears a bright pink dhoti-style cloth with purple trim, a layered brown and gold beaded necklace, and carries items in its hands. Its base is carved with figures and decorated with orange and pink flowers. No physical people are visible.

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A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a carved black stone pedestal against an orange satin backdrop. The figure wears a yellow headband with gold trim, a pink draped cloth with purple edging, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a brown beaded breast ornament. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang over both shoulders and arms, with purple orchids and hibiscus scattered across the lap and base. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and no ritual performer is visible.2013-07-20October 01 20112011-10-01A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands against a magenta silk backdrop inside an ornate silver-framed niche. The figure wears a red-pink turban and a flowing red-pink draped cloth, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant on the chest. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang from the shoulders, and small white petals lie on the dark base. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a drum-like implement and a trident-like staff, while one hand is raised in blessing. The base shows carved figures and a sitting animal figure. The statue is shown as a murti, not a living person.2011-08-01July 20 20132013-07-20November 08 20142014-11-08A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers, a magenta and gold silk dhoti, a gold-and-brown bead necklace, layered silver-white chains and an orange-and-gold turban with a white tilak. The sculpture sits against a teal cloth backdrop beside an ornate silver arch. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue, so no a person candidate is visible.2016-06-15June 11 20132013-06-11 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti seated in an ornate silver arch against a teal drape. The four-armed figure wears an orange and gold head cloth, a white and red tilak on the forehead, and a magenta brocade garment with a pink-and-gold border. Its garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape the arms, and silver necklaces and a beaded brown-and-gold mala hang at the chest. It holds a drum, a trident-like object and a raised hand, with a bell and a small ritual object in the other hands.2016-06-15A dark stone deity murti seated on a carved stone base in front of a bright pink draped cloth. The four-armed figure wears a red and gold headband with a yellow flower, a rudraksha mala necklace layered across the chest, and a red and gold sash over a maroon garment. Yellow marigold and red flower garlands hang from the shoulders and arms, and a green-and-blue brocade cloth is wrapped around one arm. One hand holds a conch-like object, another a trident-like staff, and a raised hand shows a red dot on the palm. Carved reliefs of figures decorate the base.2014-08-31A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands before a magenta silk backdrop and an ornate silver-toned carved frame. The figure wears a red-pink turban edged with purple, and a matching red-pink drape across the body. It has a red bindi, a rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers draped over both upper arms. The hands hold a drum-like object and other ritual items, and a dark animal figure is visible at the base. No physical people are visible.2011-08-01July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesMay 10 20122012-05-10