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A dark-stone deity murti, seated in a cross-legged posture on a gold-plated base carved with figures, dressed in a maroon cloth with a maroon turban and a gold ornament. Four gold-plated arms hold ritual objects, including a raised gold staff-like implement. The figure wears layered silver and red-stone necklaces, a rudraksha-style dark mala, and a red tilak on the forehead. It is decorated with marigolds, white jasmine, purple flowers and red roses arranged in a frame around the figure. No people are visible.2018-07-28July 22 20132013-07-22May 31 20172017-05-31 +2 copiesA dark stone or black-painted statue of a seated saint-like figure is adorned for a festival. The figure wears an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a deep orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, multiple strands of gold and wooden-bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. Its raised gold-plated hands hold a long wooden staff, and the entire figure is framed by dense garlands of marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A golden ornate arm band and armour-like shoulder pieces adorn the statue. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Canopy fabric in red is visible at the top.2013-07-22Night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine framed by a silver arch. A dark-faced standing figure wears a maroon-brown cloth, jeweled necklaces, a crown with a jeweled ornament, and holds a spear and ceremonial hand emblems, flanked by garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves. Below sits a golden seated image with a bindi, jeweled red and white necklaces and a garland, its hand raised in blessing. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2021-07-23November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a dark stone deity murti richly adorned in gold armour and ornaments, seated with legs crossed and one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure wears layered beaded necklaces, a gold chest plate with red and green stones, and a brown cloth wrapped over the head. The murti is framed by garlands of orange, yellow, red and purple flowers against a purple drape.2014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05December 05 20142014-12-05July 28 20182018-07-28December 05 20142014-12-05February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies