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February 01 2015

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February 01 20152015-02-01 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of a deity with four arms stands inside a silver-framed arched niche against a teal cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears an orange and red headcloth, a heavy gold and beaded necklace, and a red-and-orange draped cloth, and holds ritual objects in its upper hands. Garlands of orange marigolds and red flowers hang over the shoulders, and a long gold bead chain drapes across the arch. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and no people are visible.2015-02-01February 01 20152015-02-01October 03 20132013-10-03A black stone deity murti seated in an ornate silver arch against a teal drape. The four-armed figure wears an orange and gold head cloth, a white and red tilak on the forehead, and a magenta brocade garment with a pink-and-gold border. Its garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape the arms, and silver necklaces and a beaded brown-and-gold mala hang at the chest. It holds a drum, a trident-like object and a raised hand, with a bell and a small ritual object in the other hands.2016-06-15September 16 20142014-09-16A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity, adorned for worship. The figure wears an orange and gold turban with a white and red tilak on the forehead, multiple gold and silver necklaces, a large beaded gold chain, and a magenta and gold brocade garment. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape over both shoulders. The upper hands hold a ceremonial drum-like implement and a flame-shaped object, while a lower hand is raised in blessing. A turquoise drape forms the background.2016-06-15A black stone deity murti seated against a red satin drape within a silver-framed niche. The murti wears an orange and gold turban, a red garment, layered gold necklaces, a brown beaded mala and white and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Its four arms hold ritual objects and one hand is raised in blessing. Purple flower petals and a red bindi mark the figure. No people are visible.2013-07-21A photograph of a black stone murti of a deity seated on a rock pedestal inside a silver-coloured arched shrine with a deep red curtain behind it. The murti has multiple arms holding a trident-like weapon, a conch and other objects, and wears a red-and-gold silk sari-style drape, layered gold necklaces and a belt, and a red headband with a white urdhva-tilaka mark on the forehead. A red and white flower garland hangs over the shoulders. Small pink petals lie on the base, and carved relief figures appear on the pedestal. Green foliage is visible at the top. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2017-09-21July 20 20132013-07-20A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers, a magenta and gold silk dhoti, a gold-and-brown bead necklace, layered silver-white chains and an orange-and-gold turban with a white tilak. The sculpture sits against a teal cloth backdrop beside an ornate silver arch. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue, so no a person candidate is visible.2016-06-15June 15 20162016-06-15