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July 20 2013

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A black stone deity murti seated against a red satin drape within a silver-framed niche. The murti wears an orange and gold turban, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, a brown beaded mala and white and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Its four arms hold ritual objects and one hand is raised in blessing. Purple flower petals and a red bindi mark the figure. No people are visible.2013-07-21A 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.2013-07-20July 07 20132013-07-07July 07 20132013-07-07A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a gilded arched niche against a burnt-orange drape. The figure wears a bright pink turban and pink shawl draped over the body, with multiple strands of rudraksha beads, gold beads and a pendant necklace. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a flame-shaped emblem, and a small red bindi and white forehead marking are visible. Ornate gold metalwork frames the sides of the niche. Only the carved figure is present; no living people are visible.2012-05-13A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a red cloth backdrop within a silver-framed niche. The four-armed figure wears a red and orange turban, a purple garment with gold dots, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and white jasmine garlands with red roses. Golden beaded strands hang on either side of the frame. The murti holds a club-like object in its upper hands and makes a blessing gesture with one lower hand. No people are visible in the scene.2015-08-09September 10 20132013-09-10July 14 20132013-07-14A black stone murti of a deity seated in a meditative pose, adorned with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands. The figure wears an orange turban with a gold border and an orange shawl, with multiple rudraksha malas and a pendant at the chest. Several raised hands hold objects and mudras, and pink flowers are tucked at the wrists. Behind the murti hangs a bright pink curtain framed by ornate silver arch borders. This is a statue, not a living person, and no a person candidate is present in the photograph.2013-01-13July 17 20132013-07-17A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a lotus-style pose before a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold turban with a jeweled ornament, a gold and turquoise layered necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and an orange-gold dhoti with green borders. White and red flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and marigolds lie at the base. The hands hold ritual objects including a trident-like implement and a drum. No living people are visible.2014-09-04A black stone murti of a four-armed deity dominates the frame, seated before a bright red curtain studded with sparkles and an ornate silver frame. The figure wears an olive-green dhoti and a matching olive-green cloth wrapped over the head as a turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. Its arms hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, and the hands show abhaya and varada mudras. Multiple rudraksha malas, gold chains and a jewelled pendant hang on the chest. Garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers drape over both shoulders. No physical people are visible.2012-05-03