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June 20 2009

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Close view of a black stone deity murti of Shiva, shown with four arms and a tall crown, wearing an orange shawl draped over white dhoti cloth, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead. In the upper hands it holds a trident-like weapon and a deer or small animal, while the lower hands are raised in mudra gestures. The plain white wall behind the statue is bare.2009-06-20A black stone deity murti of a four-armed standing figure with a tall cylindrical crown and red tilak mark on the forehead, draped with an orange shawl over a white dhoti with maroon border and gold zari edges. The murti holds a trident-like staff in one hand and an axe-like or drum-shaped object in another, with a small animal figure carved beside one shoulder. No people are visible.2009-06-20A dark stone statue of a deity murti stands against a white plastered wall beside a bamboo blind. The figure wears a tall cylindrical crown and an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and chest. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a small animal figure, with a carved ornamental backing behind the shoulders. No people are visible in the frame.2009-12-17June 20 20092009-06-20A black stone statue of a deity murti stands against a white plastered wall, wearing an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and a tall dark crown-like headdress with a red tilak mark on the forehead. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands, including a trident-like staff. To the right, a red and white banner with Kannada script and gold floral border hangs on the wall. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-12-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 07 20132013-12-07A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a lotus-style posture against a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold dhoti, an orange turban-like headpiece with pearl and gold ornaments, layered beaded necklaces in turquoise and gold, and a long rust-brown rudraksha mala draped across the body. Garlands of white flowers and red roses hang from the shoulders and lap, with loose marigolds and roses at the base. The hands hold ceremonial objects, and the seat is carved with relief figures. No physical people are visible.2014-09-04A 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, shown as a statue rather than a living person, stands before a green cloth backdrop covered with gold dots and an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange turban topped by a jeweled gold crown with red and green stones, an orange shawl with gold border, and a long multi-strand rudraksha mala with a small white flower garland at the chest. Its raised hands hold a damaru-like drum and a shell-like object, with bangles of orange and gold at the wrists, and a red tilak is visible on the forehead. No living people are present.2013-05-29A black stone deity murti stands in an indoor hall beside a white pillar, wearing a yellow and red silk sari with gold border and a jeweled necklace and waist belt set with pink and white stones. The figure has multiple arms holding objects, a decorated crown, and a red and white tilak on the forehead. Behind it hangs a red, white and blue banner decorated with white dove emblems and a yellow flower motif, with a brass lamp stand visible at left. The scene is a temple-style setting with white carved pillar detailing.2010-09-26April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies