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A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arch framed by green foliage and blue sky. The figure wears a red headcloth and red shawl, a rudraksha-style dark bead mala hangs at the chest, and thick garlands of yellow and purple-pink flowers drape the arms and shoulders. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a drum-like object, and the open palms show mudra gestures. No physical people are visible, and the image is a photograph of a statue.

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December 22 20102010-12-22A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors in front of green foliage. The figure wears an orange-red head cloth with a red-and-gold band, an orange saffron-coloured shawl draped over its shoulders, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow, purple, pink and white flowers hang from its shoulders, and a rudraksha mala rests on its chest. One upper hand holds a damaru-like drum, another makes a blessing gesture, and the lower hands are raised in mudra. A carved silver-toned frame edges the right side of the image.2011-01-21A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands within a silver-framed arch surrounded by green leafy foliage. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Two garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white blooms and purple flowers drape down both sides. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands, and a red tilak mark sits on the forehead. No people are visible.2010-07-07A black stone statue of a deity murti with multiple arms stands in an ornate silver-edged arched frame set against green foliage. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl draped over the head and an orange robe, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands. A small red tilak mark is visible on the forehead, and the arms hold ritual objects including a drum-like instrument and a bell-shaped item.2009-09-03A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors before green foliage, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange and red cloth wrapped around the head. The statue is garlanded with a long chain of marigold-yellow, purple, white and red flowers, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. One hand holds a small pot-like vessel topped with a snake-like form, another raised hand holds a bell-like object, and the lower hands are in mudra gestures. A red tilak mark is on the forehead. Ornate silver-coloured panels frame the statue on both sides.2011-01-21A black stone statue of a seated deity murti, shown in frontal view with a red-and-orange turban, a red tilak mark on the forehead and an orange saffron cloth draped over the body. The statue wears long garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and a rudraksha mala across the chest. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a ritual object in the other, with a small sculpted figure at the lap. Silver-toned ornamental arches frame the statue, with dense green leafy trees behind it. No living people are visible.2010-01-13A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands framed by ornate silver arch panels, with leafy tree branches behind it. The murti wears an orange-red dhoti and an orange turban with gold border, decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands, and a rudraksha-style mala hangs across the chest. It holds a trident and a hand gesture. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-01-17A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure stands outdoors among trees, wearing a red cloth wrapped around the shoulders and a red headwrap, with a red tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang across the chest and down the sides, and a strand of dark rudraksha beads rests on the chest. The raised hands hold objects including a drum-like item and a small vessel, and a carved white stone archway frames the right side. Stone figures are carved into the base. This is a statue, not a living person.2011-01-28A dark stone statue of a seated sage, wearing a red turban with a yellow flower and a red shawl over the body, is heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The statue holds ritual implements in its raised hands and sits outdoors against a blurred green tree background, with a silver-toned arch framing the edges. This is a statue or deity murti, not a living person.2010-12-22A large dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a silver-framed arch with a magenta curtain behind it. The figure wears an orange turban with a red flower and kumkum mark, gold ornaments, layered gold necklaces with beads and a maroon and gold cloth. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses hang from the shoulders, and one hand holds a conch-like object. Trees are visible above. No physical people appear in the scene.2014-11-05 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors among leafy green branches. The figure wears a saffron-orange draped cloth, an orange and maroon patterned head wrap, and a gold-bordered waist cloth. It is adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, along with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak on the forehead. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another rests in a mudra. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-08-02 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands on a dark pedestal before an ornate silver arch carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped around the body and head, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flower strands hang from the shoulders down to the base. Several arms hold ritual objects.2011-01-22