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September 18 2006

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A weathered stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity stands in a shallow niche on a pale temple wall, flanked by carved corbels and a decorative moulding. The figure has several arms holding ritual objects and a crown-like headdress with a halo behind it, rendered in a dark grey-blue stone against the lighter sandstone masonry. No people are visible.2006-09-18A photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity standing in a niche carved into a weathered sandstone temple wall at Dharapuram. The figure has a tall crown, a halo behind the head, several arms holding objects, and a jewelled waist-band and dhoti. Below the niche sits a moulded stone pedestal, and above it a carved cornice and bracket moulding frame the recess. No people are visible; the image shows only the temple carving and wall.2006-09-18September 18 20062006-09-18A carved granite niche on a temple gopuram wall shows a standing four-armed deity murti in a tall crown, holding a sword and shield-like objects in its hands. Flanking pilasters with scrolled capitals frame the niche, and smaller carved figures and foliage decorate the surrounding stonework. No people are visible.2006-09-23A carved stone temple wall in grey sandstone showing a multi-armed deity figure in relief standing in a dynamic pose, holding a bow drawn back in one hand and other implements in the remaining arms. The figure wears a tall crown, a jewelled necklace and a short dhoti-style skirt with ornate belt. Flanking columns with bracketed capitals and small carved figures frame the central panel, and the lower part shows decorative foliage scrolls. No physical people are present; the figures are sculpted relief, with no visible a person candidate.2012-05-29 +1 copiesJanuary 07 20102010-01-07July 08 20092009-07-08June 10 20042004-06-10September 18 20062006-09-18A dark stone relief sculpture of a multi-armed deity standing in a carved niche with an arched frame. The figure wears a tall pointed crown and a sacred thread-like adornment across the chest, with a belt at the waist. Yellow marigold flowers are placed at the base and along the figure's sides. A carved animal mount. The sculpture is weathered with traces of gold-coloured paint or gilding on the crown and arms. No people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2013-10-02Making Of Sacred Arts University +1 copiesDecember 16 20102010-12-16