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A large dark grey stone sculpture of a multi-armed seated deity murti dominates an outdoor sculpture yard under a leafy tree. The central figure sits in a relaxed pose on a rocky base, with several arms raised holding ritual objects and a serpent-like element near the head. Around it stand other carved stone statues, including a standing figure on the left, a Ganesha-like figure with an elephant head at the lower right, and another multi-armed figure on the right. Stone chips lie on the ground.A photograph of carved grey stone deity murti being prepared at an outdoor workshop under a leafy tree. A tall multi-armed standing figure in a crown-like headdress, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, dominates the centre, surrounded by other carved stone figures including a seated musician holding a large drum and a smaller female figure with raised hands in the foreground. Several arms hold ritual objects and gestures. Stone sculptures stand in front of a shaded, bright outdoor setting; no living people are visible.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA stone-carving yard with many grey granite statues on dry grass. In the centre stands a large multi-armed goddess murti with a tall crown, many raised arms fanning outward, and a bull figure at her base on a lotus pedestal. Around her are seated and standing deity and sage statues, several shivalingas on yoni-style bases, and a red boundary wall behind. No people are visible.2015-02-01Outdoor garden photo at dusk showing a row of grey stone sculptures among palm trees with the low sun glowing behind them. In the foreground a seated multi-armed deity murti holds a trident-like staff and other implements, wearing a tall crown and ornate jewellery. Beside it a standing sculpted figure holds a long staff, and several smaller standing stone figures line the path. No living people are visible, and no a person depiction appears.2010-12-26Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityOutdoor view of carved grey stone deity murtis standing on plinths among other stone sculptures and dry leaves, apparently in a workshop yard. The central standing figure has four arms, a tall ornate crown, a long beaded necklace and a waist-cloth, with a bird-like vahana carved beside its legs. Flanking figures are female deities in crowns and jewellery, one with a lion-like vahana at her side, and a partially visible carved lion or mythical beast stands behind. No people are visible. The photograph shows sculptures being made or prepared, consistent with the ashram's sculpture work.Outdoor garden scene with several large grey stone sculptures of deities standing and seated among palm trees and green shrubs. On the left, a seated multi-armed deity murti holds objects in its hands, wearing a tall crown and ornate jewellery. In the centre-right, a standing figure holds a long staff. Smaller standing attendant statues line up at the right under coconut palms. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20162016-09-03A large dark grey stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated in a relaxed pose with one leg raised, set on a rocky base carved with a bull (Nandi), small figures and a seated attendant. The sculpture is wrapped with white rope around its upper left arm and back, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. A second statue stands partly visible at the right edge, and the stone plinth is stacked on wooden pallets against a white tent wall with a red work light at left.February 01 20152015-02-01A dark grey stone sculpture of a four-armed seated deity murti sits on a carved stone pedestal set on grass. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a layered necklace and armlets, and sits in a cross-legged pose with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A small animal, possibly a bull or deer, is carved on the pedestal's side. Behind it, a leafy plant and a partly visible painted banner with printed lettering stand against a wall. No physical people are visible.2011-02-28