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A large photograph of a massive grey granite carved figure lying on its back on rocky, sparsely vegetated ground beside a road. The sculpture shows a deity form with a broad face, carved headdress and ornamented chest, with arms extended and legs stretched out. Scattered boulders, chipped stone and small shrubs surround it. Parked white vans and a few small figures on the roadside appear in the background, and a few distant people stand near the sculpture's lower edge.

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A large unfinished granite carving of a reclining deity lies on a rocky slope beside a dirt track and a road. The figure, carved in pale grey stone with a crown-like headdress and layered ornaments, rests on its back with arms extended. Near the top right, a small group of people in white and saffron clothing walks along the path, with one person holding a bright orange umbrella. Several white vehicles are parked along the road in the background, and scattered boulders and dry grass cover the ground.2011-01-18A photograph taken from above of a large, reclining granite deity murti lying on a rocky, partly cleared hillside beside a road. The carved figure lies on its back with arms extended, wearing a crown-like headdress and ornamental jewellery, its surface still rough in places. Behind it, several people in orange and white clothing stand near a few parked white vehicles, with one person holding an orange umbrella, while others walk along the roadside and a few motorcycles pass on the road above. Scattered boulders, dry earth and patches of green shrubs surround the site.2011-01-18A photograph taken from above of a large unfinished granite sculpture of a reclining deity figure lying on rough, quarried rock. The figure has a broad face, a headdress, and carved arms and torso, with a bent arm resting across the chest. Scattered boulders, gravel, dry scrub and a paved road with parked white vans, motorbikes and cars lie in the background. A few small figures stand near the road and at the lower right, some wearing orange clothing. The scene is outdoors in daylight.2011-01-18A photograph taken from an elevated vantage point of a large reclining granite statue carved into a rocky hillside, showing a figure lying on its side with a headdress and carved jewelry and draped garments. In the background, a dusty open ground with scattered boulders and sparse shrubs leads toward a paved road where several white vans and parked cars sit beside a highway. On the right, a small group of people in orange and saffron clothing and white garments stand near the rocks at the edge of the statue. A few other small figures in white are scattered across the dry ground.2011-01-18A photograph of a large grey granite reclining statue carved into a rocky hillside, showing the figure lying on its side with head resting on one arm and a hand extended outward. The sculpture is unpainted stone with carved garments, a sash across the chest, and an open palm in the foreground. Behind it stand scrubby green bushes, dry brown soil, scattered boulders and loose stones under bright daylight. No physical people are visible.2011-01-18A large grey granite sculpture of a reclining figure lies carved into a rocky hillside with dry scrub and boulders around it. The recumbent figure has a calm face, a wide headband or crown-like band, and a flowing garment with carved folds, with one hand raised near the head. No people are visible; the statue is the main subject, shown outdoors in a rough, arid landscape.2011-01-18A photograph of a large grey granite sculpture lying on its back on a rocky hillside. The carved figure has an ornate headdress, a broad face with a serene expression, a wide belt or sash across the chest, and an extended arm resting along the ground. Rough stone, gravel, scrubby green bushes and scattered boulders surround the unfinished-looking carving under a bright sky. A winding dirt path runs along the top edge of the frame. No people are visible in the scene.2011-01-18A large carved stone figure lies reclined on a rocky hillside, shown in grey granite with a head resting on a pillow-like base and arms extended along the body. The carving shows a serene face and an open hand near the lower right. Dry grass, scattered boulders, shrubs and a paved road appear in the background under bright daylight. No people are visible in the scene.2011-01-18A photograph of a large grey granite carved reclining figure lying on a rocky hillside in a dry, scrubby landscape. The stone deity murti rests on its side with head propped on a raised arm, legs extended, and feet visible at the lower left. Rough boulders, dry earth, small green shrubs and gravel surround it, with an orange structure visible in the far background. No people are visible in the scene.2011-01-18A large carved granite statue of a reclining figure lies on a rocky hillside, with its head resting to the left and arms extended along the body. The stone is pale grey and the surrounding ground is dry earth, scattered boulders and sparse green shrubs. A small open-sided pavilion with a red-and-white roof sits in the distance beside a road. No people are visible in the scene.2011-01-18A large reclining granite statue lies carved into a rocky hillside, showing a deity murti with eyes closed and head resting to the left. The figure wears a broad headband and a sash across the chest, one arm raised with the hand resting near the head and the other arm extended with an open palm. Rough boulders, dry scrub and a dirt path surround the sculpture, and no people are visible.2011-01-18Large grey granite sculptures lie on a rocky, sparsely vegetated hillside. Two carved figures are visible: one reclining with a relaxed face, closed eyes and a rounded headdress, and another partly visible beside it with an arm bent and hand raised. Circular carved details and a belted, draped garment are visible on the stone bodies. No living people are present; the scene consists of unfinished-looking stone statues in a natural outdoor setting.2011-01-18