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A dark-complexioned deity murti seated inside an ornate silver arched niche backed by gold drapery, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a maroon head covering, a white and silver-beaded necklace, a teal-green garment, and gold armlets, with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the shoulders and multiple arms raised holding objects. A gilded pedestal with floral reliefs supports the murti. No physical people are visible; the scene is a statue shrine in a garden setting.

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A night-time photograph of a golden murti seated in a silver arched shrine niche against a gold cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a dark face, a maroon and gold turban-like headpiece, a silver and white jewelled necklace, a teal blue lower garment, gold armlets and bangles, and marigold and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. It sits on a gold lotus-like pedestal, with a small dark stone yoni-like base in front and a metal railing behind. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A gilded statue of a seated deity in a silver arched niche set against a green cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees and dry earth. The figure has a black face, an orange head band, multiple arms holding ritual objects, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead garland. The statue sits on a gold base with a dark plaque below. No living people are visible; the scene is a shrine statue, not a depiction of a person.2013-04-02 +1 copiesNight photograph of a seated deity murti in a silver-framed niche backed by a gold cloth. The black-faced murti wears a brown turban-like crown, a white and silver embellished garment, layered beaded necklaces, and a teal-blue lower garment. Strands of yellow and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms, and gold ornaments adorn its hands. The figure sits on a gold-decorated pedestal set on a red base. Dark trees and metal barricades surround the outdoor setting, and a person in orange clothing is partially visible at the right edge.2017-01-08A night photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate silver arched niche draped with gold cloth. The black-faced murti wears a maroon turban, a sparkling silver-and-white jewelled necklace, gold armlets and bracelets, and a teal and maroon dhoti-like garment, with red and yellow marigold garlands draped over its shoulders. Gold ornamental base and decorative silver carvings frame the figure against dark trees. No living people are visible.2017-01-08December 23 20102010-12-23A dark-faced deity murti is seated in a silver arched niche at night, draped with a gold cloth backdrop. The murti wears a maroon turban, a blue-green garment with a gold border, a layered white and silver jewelled necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Its hands are crossed over the chest and it is set on a gold-decorated seat with carved lion and figure reliefs. The ornate silver frame has carved panels and the background is dark, with trees at the left edge.2017-01-08A dark-faced deity murti is seated in a silver arched shrine at night, framed by a gold-toned draped backdrop. The figure wears a brown turban, a teal and maroon garment, an ornate silver-and-jewelled chest piece, gold armlets and bracelets, and holds gold ceremonial implements. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the shoulders. Ornate silver carvings of lions decorate the arch, and dark trees surround the scene. This is a statue, not a living person.2017-01-08August 15 20142014-08-15A dark stone statue of a seated Shiva-like deity murti sits in an open outdoor setting beneath leafy trees. The figure wears a turquoise blue draped cloth over the shoulders and a matching blue head wrap, with a rudraksha-style mala and orange-red beaded necklaces around the neck. Orange and magenta flower garlands hang across the body. Behind the statue is an ornate silver arch framing a red and gold draped backdrop, with carved silver floral and lion-like motifs. Red flowers lie at the base, and reddish earth and a sunlit sky show through the trees.2012-04-01A dark stone murti of a deity seated within a silver-framed arched niche against a turquoise curtain, outdoors among green trees. The figure wears a purple and gold crown, a layered gold necklace with a red central pendant, a garland of green leaves and flowers, and a saffron-and-maroon shawl over a gold dhoti. Its raised hands hold a trident-like object and a flower. Red and orange offerings lie on the base in front, with a small brass lamp. A stone frame partly blurs the foreground. No people are visible.2013-11-02A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red velvet, set outdoors among trees. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and a yellow head cloth, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and red garlands drape its shoulders and sides. One hand holds a club-like object and another holds a lotus-like emblem. The figure sits or stands on a black pedestal, with red-stained offering stones and a small nameplate at its base. Dry earth, leafy branches, and a red boundary wall surround the shrine.2013-02-01