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A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a white arched frame with a turquoise satin backdrop, set in a shaded outdoor garden. The figure wears a white headcloth, a white dhoti-like cloth and a red and white garland, and holds implements in several hands. A low mound of red-painted stones surrounds the shrine base, with small brass lamps and a dark plaque at the front. No people are visible.

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A black stone murti of a multi-armed goddess stands in an arched silver frame against a turquoise cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a white head cloth and white garment, a red and white beaded mala and a red necklace, and holds several hands raised with implements. Beneath her is a mound of red-painted stones with small brass oil lamps and a plaque reading 'Dwelling shrine'. No people are visible.2012-07-30An outdoor shrine under trees holds a black stone deity murti set within an ornate silver arch, backed by a green curtain with gold pattern. The murti wears a white cloth head covering, white dhoti-like drape, layered orange-brown bead necklaces and a gold waist belt, with multiple arms raised. Below sits a dark pedestal with a small plaque and two brass oil lamps, on a mound heaped with red-painted stones or offerings ringed by a black-and-yellow dotted border. A coconut or small brass vessel sits at the right edge. No people are visible.2012-04-04March 13 20132013-03-13A black stone statue of a multi-armed goddess stands outdoors under trees, framed by an ornate white arch. She wears an orange headband, a red-and-white garland and a white dhoti-like cloth, and her hands hold ritual objects. She stands on a dark pedestal with a dark figure beneath her feet. In front, a red-smeared base of kumkum-covered stones surrounds the murti, with a small wooden bench and a brass lamp at its foot. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind the deity. No people are visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine under trees showing a dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with four arms holding objects, a white headdress, a long garland of orange and white flowers, and a blue dhoti or cloth draped on the figure. It stands within an ornate white arched frame flanked by carved stone, with a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. In front is a mound of red-painted stones or offerings around a black-and-white edged base, with a small wooden bench and an engraved plaque. No people are visible; the setting is a leafy garden with a bare-earth path and tree trunks.2013-06-16A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched niche against a bright magenta backdrop, outdoors among green trees. The figure wears a white dhoti, a multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace, an orange and gold headpiece, and garlands of orange and red flowers draped over the shoulders, with an orange shawl hanging at the sides. The murti rests on a black pedestal with a red-powdered mound of offerings at its base, surrounded by a black-and-yellow dotted border. A small plaque is set on the pedestal. The area around is open dirt and paved ground with small stone structures and red-painted shrines in the background.2013-07-05July 28 20132013-07-28Outdoor shrine under leafy trees showing a dark stone murti of a deity seated on a black animal base, with four arms, a blue wrap, a red head band and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. The murti is framed by a white carved stone arch, with a green and gold cloth backdrop. In front stands a mound of red-painted stone or offerings on a circular platform edged with black and yellow snake-like decoration, a small stone plinth with a plaque, and an oil lamp. No people are visible.2013-06-14A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor shrine beneath a white arched stone frame with carved motifs. The figure wears an orange headband, a white and gold garment, and a white beaded garland, with a green draped cloth behind it. The base is heaped with red-stained offerings, and a small plaque sits at the front. Large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots surround the open courtyard. No physical people are visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesJune 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large trees. A dark stone deity murti with multiple arms stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a turquoise-blue dhoti, a red and white bead garland, and a blue headband, and holds ritual objects in its upraised hands. The base is heaped with red kumkum or powder, and a small black pedestal sits in front. Bare ground, a low wall and palm trees are visible behind. No people are present.2013-01-28July 05 20132013-07-05