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A black stone murti of a deity seated in an ornate silver-framed arch within a grove of trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a yellow-and-white sacred thread with decorated ornaments. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and an orange and white cloth backs the shrine. The murti is seated on a dark pedestal with carved detail, and a small stone bowl with a raised rim sits nearby in the sandy ground.

September 20 2013

A black stone statue of a deity, shown as a seated figure with multiple arms, is framed by an ornate white-silver arch and set against a backdrop of orange and white draped cloth with gold trim. The statue wears an orange and green wrap, a green and orange turban-like headwear, and necklaces, with long garlands of red and white flowers draped over its shoulders. Red and white flower petals lie at its base on a dark pedestal, and tall green trees surround the outdoor shrine.

June 15 2013

A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits within an ornate silver arched frame in an outdoor garden setting with trees behind it. The figure wears a white cloth wrap, a white head cloth, a red sash, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial ornaments, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. A green and gold brocade curtain backs the shrine, and small offerings lie at its base on a dark pedestal.

A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among trees and a dirt courtyard. A black stone deity murti sits in a silver-framed arched niche backed by a green cloth with gold dots. The figure has multiple arms, wears an orange-and-red cloth draped across the body, a band of orange cloth tied across the head, a beaded necklace and strands of rudraksha, and is garlanded with red and yellow marigold garlands. Its base is covered in red-painted stones and scattered red flowers, with a small brass bell and a black plaque in front. No people are visible.

October 12 2013

A dark stone murti of a seated multi-armed deity under a carved white stucco arch, set among leafy trees in an open outdoor courtyard. The figure wears an orange headband, rudraksha malas, a gold pendant, and a white dhoti with orange-gold borders, sitting on a dark lotus-shaped pedestal. The deity holds ritual objects in several hands. Red and brown bases of small stone posts sit in the foreground beside a shallow dirt area.

A dark stone statue of a deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a green gold-flecked cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a red head cloth, a red and orange garment, an ornate multicoloured jewelled collar, and red and white flower garlands draped over the arms. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands and sits upon a dark pedestal with a small carved animal figure at its base. A metal railing and a dirt ground surround the shrine.

August 03 2013

A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche backed by magenta drapery, surrounded by trees. The four-armed figure wears a yellow silk garment, an orange head wrap, a gold necklace, and white and red flower garlands draped over the arms. It holds ritual objects in its upper hands and rests on a dark base with carved figures. No physical people are visible; the image shows a statue only.

A black stone murti of a deity stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green curtain with gold patterns, set outdoors among tall trees and red earth. The figure has four arms, holds a trident and drum-like object, and wears a red and orange shawl, a rudraksha mala with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders, and a tiger skin. A small figure rests at its feet. No physical people are present.