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A black stone murti of a seated sage-like figure under a dark carved canopy outdoors beneath leafy trees, draped in a red-orange cloth and heavily garlanded with red roses, white jasmine strands and yellow marigolds, with silver-coloured cups set among the garlands. Marigold and flower offerings are scattered on a rough stone platform in front. The statue has no visible living people in the scene.

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2003 -Glimpses From Various ProgramsA dark stone statue, a murti of a seated figure, stands on a rough rock base outdoors under trees. The figure wears a red cloth draped over the head and shoulders and a red wrap across the body. Dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine strands and yellow marigolds hang from the head to the base, with white and red flower clusters at the shoulders. Marigold petals and loose white flowers lie scattered on the rocks in front. Green foliage and bright sunlight fill the background.A dark stone murti of a seated figure stands on a rough rock platform outdoors among green trees. The figure wears a red cloth draped over the head and body, a yellow tilak mark on the forehead, and is heavily garlanded with red roses, white jasmine strands, and yellow marigolds. Silver-foil covered offerings sit at the shoulders and base, and loose marigolds, white flower petals and leaves are scattered on the stone below. The sculpture appears to be a murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.2004 - sacred collections uncategorisedA photograph of an outdoor shrine under large leafy trees. A dark stone murti of a standing figure in orange cloth, adorned with a marigold garland and a white flower garland, stands within a silver arched frame carved with motifs. The murti sits on a dark pedestal above a red-painted mound, surrounded by a black-and-white dotted border. Brass lamps, a bell, and small offering plates rest at its base, with a white cloth on the ground. No people are visible.2010-01-13Outdoor photograph of a dark stone statue under a large spreading tree at dusk. The standing statue wears an orange saffron cloth, an orange headband, and is draped with garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers with red accents. Its base is covered with red flowers. In front sits a smaller orange-clad figure with a gold band and a cobra-hood carving behind it. A carved ornate pillar stands to the right, and foliage and a house roof are visible in the background. No physical people are present.2006-05-07A dark stone statue of a seated sage stands inside a white stone arched niche, draped in an orange-red cloth and decorated with a garland of yellow, purple, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a red headpiece, a rudraksha mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The shrine sits on a red-painted base with a brass lamp, a plate of offerings and a small kalasha before it, surrounded by leafy trees and a wooden fence. No living people are visible; the statue is a murti, not a depiction of a physical person.2009-12-28A black stone murti of a deity with a red turban and red-and-orange draped cloth stands within an ornate silver arch, adorned with a gold necklace and yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands. The murti holds ritual objects in its hands and sits on a rock-like base. A small white cloth with a flower offering lies in front. Yellow marigold and green foliage decorate the backdrop, with trees around the outdoor setting.2008-01-01An outdoor shrine under trees shows a black stone murti seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a red cloth with a red headband and a white bead necklace with a gold waist ornament. A thick garland of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers hangs from its shoulders to the base. The murti sits within a silver-toned arched frame before a yellow backdrop, with a red-painted base, two brass oil lamps and a small brass item in front. Lush trees and a red boundary wall surround the site. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01 +2 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22A black stone murti of a seated deity under a silver arched niche with a yellow backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a red cloth, red headband, white beaded necklaces and a red shawl, and is draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Two brass oil lamps and a small brass dish sit in front on a dark stone base, with a stone plaque at the base. No people are visible.2012-05-01A black stone deity murti, seated, is adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a green leaf garland. It wears a red cloth turban, a red and gold dhoti-style drape, pearl and bead necklaces and a pendant. The murti sits against an orange and gold-bordered fabric backdrop with silver repoussé arch panels and a green tree at left. Carved relief figures decorate the stone base below. No physical people are visible.2013-09-09