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A dark stone statue of a seated figure in orange and saffron robes stands inside an ornate white arched frame set among green trees on a dirt ground. The figure wears a saffron head wrap with a red border, a gold necklace, and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders. Its hands hold objects near the chest, and the base is carved with figures. This is a statue, not a living person.

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August 11 20112011-08-11A dark stone murti of a deity seated on a rocky base, dressed in an orange-saffron cloth with a maroon-and-orange turban and a white rudraksha-style bead necklace. Garlands of red and white flowers and yellow marigolds hang from its shoulders and arms, and it holds ritual objects in its raised hands. The statue is framed by an ornate silver-coloured arch with carved floral and animal motifs, set outdoors among trees with bare red earth and a small pile of red offerings at its base. No people are shown in the statue's frame.2011-08-11A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti stands in an outdoor garden beneath a silver-coloured arched frame carved with floral and scroll motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron garment with a matching orange head wrap, a gold chain, and a long multi-coloured flower garland with white and red blossoms draped over the shoulders and arms. Several hands are raised and a small sacred item is held. The base is covered with red-orange powder and a few scattered petals, and a dark plaque sits in front. Trees, bare red earth and a low stone bench surround the shrine under a shaded canopy of leaves.2011-08-11 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA black stone statue of Dakshinamurti, seated under a silver arch set beneath large spreading trees. The murti wears an orange cloth, a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and a red-orange turban-like headdress. Its hands hold ritual objects. Below it a base is heaped with red-orange offerings and a small black plaque with inscription is set in front. Dirt ground, a low white wall and a small pillar appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated on a dark pedestal and draped in an orange-and-maroon cloth with a rudraksha-style necklace, wearing a garland of red, white and yellow flowers. It is set within an ornate silver arch under leafy trees, on a raised mound of orange-painted stones. Small brass bells and a stone platform with a dark bowl sit at the base, with flower petals scattered nearby. A stone plaque at the base is inscribed with Tamil and English text. No people are in the foreground; a distant figure in green clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dark pedestal beneath a silver arch with floral carvings, draped in an orange cloth and a maroon-and-orange turban. It wears red, white and yellow marigold garlands and a gold chain, with a small tilak on the forehead. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, and a small mudra is visible. The murti sits on a raised mound coated in orange-red paint, with brass bells and a small dark stone altar with offering flowers in front. Leafy trees surround the open-air shrine, and a few faint background figures are partly visible. No living people are clearly present in the foreground.2011-08-11 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08December 14 20102010-12-14July 08 20102010-07-08A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands in a white stone arched niche amid dense green tree foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange and yellow headband, and a rudraksha-style mala. Its hands hold ritual objects, and red-orange offerings or stones sit at the base. A black pedestal carries a small engraved plaque. Yellow flowers grow behind the shrine. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-08-06November 07 20102010-11-07