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August 28 20142014-08-28A dark stone deity murti is seated against a pink draped backdrop, adorned with marigold and red flower garlands, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red and gold sash. It wears a patterned maroon and gold cloth and a blue brocade wrap across its lap, with a head cloth in green and gold. Its raised hands hold a trident and other attributes, and its palms bear red kumkum marks. The murti is decorated for worship with fresh flowers and green leaf offerings.2014-08-31A dark stone deity murti seated on a carved stone base in front of a bright pink draped cloth. The four-armed figure wears a red and gold headband with a yellow flower, a rudraksha mala necklace layered across the chest, and a red and gold sash over a maroon garment. Yellow marigold and red flower garlands hang from the shoulders and arms, and a green-and-blue brocade cloth is wrapped around one arm. One hand holds a conch-like object, another a trident-like staff, and a raised hand shows a red dot on the palm. Carved reliefs of figures decorate the base.2014-08-31August 28 20142014-08-28A black stone deity murti stands before a magenta draped backdrop, garlanded with marigold and red rose garlands. The four-armed figure holds a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object in raised hands, wears a red and gold sash, a rudraksha mala and layered beaded necklaces, and has a red tilak on the forehead with a gold-and-brown turban-style headwrap.2014-08-31A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a carved pedestal, shown in a temple shrine. The figure wears an orange head cloth with a yellow flower, red and gold silk garments, and layered beaded necklaces with a pendant. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang over both shoulders. One upper hand holds a trident-like weapon and another holds a ritual object, while the lower hands rest in front. Pink drapery forms the backdrop. No people are present.2014-08-28A dark stone deity murti, carved with four arms, stands against a bright pink draped cloth backdrop. It wears a gold-and-green sash, a red-and-gold turban band with a marigold tucked at the top, and a red bindi on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with green leaves hang across the chest and shoulders. Layered rudraksha malas and a red flower pendant adorn the neck, and a red-and-gold shawl drapes over one shoulder. One upraised hand holds a trident-like emblem and another hand is raised in abhaya gesture with a red mark on the palm. No physical people are visible.2014-08-31A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands against a magenta draped backdrop, dressed in a pink-red wrap and turban with purple trim. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses hang from its shoulders, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a jewelled pendant rests on its chest. Its raised hands hold a drum-like object and other ritual items, and a red tilak marks the forehead. Statue only, with no living people present.2011-08-01A black stone deity murti, seated, is adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a green leaf garland. It wears a red cloth turban, a red and gold dhoti-style drape, pearl and bead necklaces and a pendant. The murti sits against an orange and gold-bordered fabric backdrop with silver repoussé arch panels and a green tree at left. Carved relief figures decorate the stone base below. No physical people are visible.2013-09-09A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated cross-legged on a rocky pedestal, draped in orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban and red tilak. Layered rudraksha beads and a silver-toned multi-strand necklace with a central pendant adorn the chest, and red-and-yellow rose garlands hang from both shoulders. The upper hands hold a trident-like weapon and a drum, while the lower hands are in abhaya and a seated gesture. Carved relief figures decorate the base in front of a bright magenta cloth backdrop. This is a sculptural depiction, not a living person.2011-09-20September 23 20142014-09-23July 07 20132013-07-07