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February 09 2012

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A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated cross-legged in front of a turquoise sequined curtain, framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels. The figure wears an orange headcloth with a red tilak, an orange sash and dhoti with gold trim, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold necklace. Two upper hands hold ceremonial objects, the lower hands show a mudra and rest on a book-like object. Statue only; no physical people are present.

July 28 2013

A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated cross-legged against a magenta silk backdrop framed by ornate silver arches. The figure wears a yellow cloth with gold border, a yellow headband with a peacock feather, a red tilak on the forehead, and multiple layers of rudraksha-style brown beaded malas. Hands hold a drum-like object, a trident-like staff and other ritual items. No physical people are visible.

January 31 2013

A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated against a magenta silk backdrop framed by ornate silver. The murti wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its body and a matching orange turban with gold border, with a red bindi on the forehead. Multiple strands of rudraksha-style beads and necklaces hang on its chest, and yellow and magenta flower garlands wrap its shoulders and arms. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, an abhaya-mudra palm, a drum-like object and a lotus or similar item. No physical people are visible.

A 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.

A 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.

A dark stone murti of a deity with closed eyes and a red tilak on the forehead, wearing an orange turban with gold border and an orange shawl. Multiple strands of rudraksha beads and white beads hang on the chest. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape over the shoulders, a snake-like carved form appears at the left edge, and the background is a magenta silk cloth.

November 06 2012

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A black stone deity murti seated against a magenta silk backdrop framed by ornate silver arches. The figure has four arms, holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object above, with a red turban-style head covering and a red cloth draped over the body. It wears layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and is adorned with long garlands of white flowers with red, yellow and green accents. A red bindi marks the forehead. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears; the figure is a statue. Printed copyright text appears in the lower right corner.

A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity figure seated within an ornate silver-toned arch with floral and animal carvings. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange shawl with maroon borders, a saffron-and-maroon headwrap with a yellow flower, a red tilak on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala. One hand holds a small hand drum-like object, another a trident-like staff, and the other hands are in mudra poses. Green leafy trees fill the background. This is a statue, not a living person.

A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in front of a leafy tree, framed by ornate silver-plated arch panels. The figure wears an orange and maroon cloth draped over the body, an orange-and-purple striped headcloth, and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a flame, while the lower hands are in mudra poses. The setting is outdoors among green foliage.