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A weathered stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity stands in a shallow niche on a pale temple wall, flanked by carved corbels and a decorative moulding. The figure has several arms holding ritual objects and a crown-like headdress with a halo behind it, rendered in a dark grey-blue stone against the lighter sandstone masonry. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity standing in a niche carved into a weathered sandstone temple wall at Dharapuram. The figure has a tall crown, a halo behind the head, several arms holding objects, and a jewelled waist-band and dhoti. Below the niche sits a moulded stone pedestal, and above it a carved cornice and bracket moulding frame the recess. No people are visible; the image shows only the temple carving and wall.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18A grey stone deity murti of a four-armed standing figure. It holds a discus in one upper hand and a conch in the other, while the lower hands rest near the hips. The statue stands on a carved lotus pedestal with a small seated figure below, set within an ornate gilded frame with floral and arched motifs against a reddish-brown wall. No people are visible.2004-06-10Close photograph of a weathered grey stone carving on a temple wall, showing a female figure in relief within a recessed niche. She holds one arm raised above her head and bends the other arm down, with a rounded object at her upper body; the figure is worn and partly obscured by dust. Stone pilasters frame the niche on both sides.2010-01-08A dark stone relief sculpture of a multi-armed deity standing in a carved niche with an arched frame. The figure wears a tall pointed crown and a sacred thread-like adornment across the chest, with a belt at the waist. Yellow marigold flowers are placed at the base and along the figure's sides. A carved animal mount. The sculpture is weathered with traces of gold-coloured paint or gilding on the crown and arms. No people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2013-10-02September 18 20062006-09-18A carved stone sculpture of a seated four-armed deity murti sits in a recessed niche within a temple wall. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a layered necklace and ornamental armlets, with hands holding objects and one leg folded in a seated pose on a carved pedestal. Weathered sandstone pillars and decorative brackets frame the niche. No physical people are visible; the only figure is the statue.2006-09-18A dark grey stone deity murti of a four-armed standing figure, framed by ornate gilded metal arch and side panels set against a reddish-brown wall. The figure wears a tall cylindrical crown, a decorated garment and belt, and holds objects in its raised hands, standing on a layered lotus-style pedestal. A small brown figure appears at the base of the pedestal. A bright light glare is visible at the right edge. No people are present.2004-06-10September 18 20062006-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20062006-09-18March 17 20182018-03-17 +1 copiesA dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity seated in a niche of a temple wall, with a carved hooded serpent canopy overhead. The figure has a red and white flower garland on its head, a round yellow tilak on its forehead and chest, beaded necklaces, and a yellow cloth draped over the shoulders with red and magenta borders around the waist. Its legs are crossed and its hands hold ritual objects. The scene shows a deity murti, not a living person.2006-09-18