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- im Hinduismus eine sichtbare Verkörperung einer individuellen Gottheit (de)
- aspecto que denota unicidad que se difumina o ramifica (es)
- คำเรียกเทวรูปในศาสนาฮินดู (th)
- a cult statue, idol, symbol or icon in Indian religions (en)
- Murti de Ganesh (fr)
- হিন্দু সংস্কৃতিতে দেবদেবীর প্রতিমা (bn)
- patung, idola, simbol, atau ikon (in)
- פסל פולחן, אליל, סמל או אייקון בדתות הודיות (iw)
- મૂર્તિ, (gu)
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- Murti in diverse Hindu traditions vary widely in their expression. Raudra or ugra images express destruction, fear and violence, such as Kali image on left. Shanta or saumya images express joy, knowledge and harmony, such as Saraswati . Saumya images are most common in Hindu temples. Linga murti are an alternate form. (en)
- Proper murti design is described in ancient and medieval Indian texts. They describe proportions, posture, and expressions among other details, often referencing nature. (en)
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- A Hindu prayer before cutting a tree for a murti
Oh, Tree! you have been selected for the worship of a deity,
Salutations to you!
I worship you per rules, kindly accept it.
May all who live in this tree, find residence elsewhere,
May they forgive us now, we bow to them. (en)
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