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A black stone murti of a deity stands in an arched silver-toned niche set among large banyan trees outdoors. The figure wears a yellow headband, red garment, a red-and-white cloth backdrop and several bead and chain necklaces, with multiple arms holding ritual objects. The base and surrounding area are heaped with red-orange kumkum or vermilion powder, and a dark stone pedestal sits at the front. Tree roots hang across the open-air shrine, and a low wall and paved ground surround it. No people are visible.

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April 05 20122012-04-05July 14 20132013-07-14April 05 20122012-04-05 +2 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits inside a silver-framed arched niche outdoors among dense green trees and hanging vines. The figure wears a yellow headband, a red and orange dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold sash, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a large pendant, and holds ritual objects in several hands. Behind it hangs an orange and white cloth with gold trim and a diamond-patterned border. Small red offerings sit on the stone base.2013-09-13September 12 20132013-09-12June 12 20132013-06-12A black stone murti of a deity seated on an animal mount within a white ornate stone arch with a yellow-gold curtain backdrop. The deity wears an orange garment, a red and orange headband, a rudraksha-style necklace and red and white flower garlands. The base is heaped with red flowers and offerings, set in a shaded garden of trees with a small white pillar at left.2013-10-12October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal inside a silver-framed arched niche, draped in an orange and gold cloth backdrop. The murti wears a red cloth, a white bead necklace and a red-and-white garland, with multiple arms and a red headband. Its base is heaped with red-coated stones and a small brass container sits at the front. Trees, bare ground and a plain wall surround the outdoor shrine.2012-04-05February 24 20132013-02-24 +2 copiesA black stone deity murti stands within an ornate silver-coloured arch under a shady tree canopy. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its body and an orange head wrap, with a rudraksha-style mala hanging at the chest. Multiple arms are raised holding objects. The murti sits on a dark stone pedestal in front of a heap of red-orange kumkum or vermilion powder, with small brass lamps and a small inscribed plaque at its base. A low white wall and bare ground surround the shrine outdoors. No people are visible.2010-10-02A dark stone statue of a seated figure stands framed by a white arched niche under a large banyan tree, its branches and aerial roots filling the foreground and background. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange head wrap, and a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest. Its hands are raised holding a staff and other objects. The statue sits on a black base set in a bed of orange-red powder or kumkum, with a small wooden bench or stool and a plaque in front, and a circular dotted border surrounds the platform. Green foliage and grass fill the background. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-08-06