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A black stone deity murti seated under a carved stone arch framed by a tree canopy. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and head, a white flower garland, a layered jewelled necklace with blue and white stones, and a beaded chain across the chest. Two hands hold raised ritual implements, another hand rests on the lap and the figure sits on a dark pedestal. Behind the arch are green branches, palm fronds and an open outdoor grounds area.

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A black stone murti of a deity stands in an ornate arched stone frame set among trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped across the body and an orange headband, with a large ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a white flower garland. Two raised hands hold objects. Palm trees, dry leaves and open ground with rocks surround the shrine, and a small red stone base lies in front.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated beneath a carved stone arch set among tree branches outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over the shoulders and a saffron cloth wrapped around the head, a white flower garland, a white and blue beaded necklace, and a rudraksha-style pendant. Two of the hands hold ritual objects. Palm trees, dry ground and a small roadside clearing with scattered rocks form the background.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a deity stands within a carved stone arch set among tree branches outdoors. The murti wears an orange cloth wrap over its lower body, a red-orange head cloth, a white flower garland and a blue and white beaded necklace. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands. A palm tree and bare ground with scattered stones lie behind the arch, with a dusty open area visible through the foliage. This is a statue, not a living person.2007-05-04A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, sits on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch framed by tree branches and leaves. The murti wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over its shoulders and lap, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace, and a beaded bead chain around the neck. It holds a drum and other ritual objects in its upper hands. Behind the arch, open ground, palm trees and a small structure are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated under an ornately carved stone arch amid leafy trees. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace, and a white bead chain. Its upper hands hold a drum and a flame-like object. Behind it, a tree canopy and palm fronds surround an open, dry outdoor grounds. No people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a seated deity under an ornate carved stone arch, framed by a dense canopy of green leaves and branches. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and arms, a broad white flower garland, a layered blue and white beaded necklace, and a white bead necklace. Two raised hands hold ritual objects, and a palm tree is visible behind. a person is not visibly present; this is a statue, so no candidate appears in person.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits under a carved stone arch set among trees. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over its body and a forehead band of orange, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white beaded necklace. Two raised hands hold ritual objects, and a red-painted pedestal with a small brass lamp in front supports the statue. The arch's carved panels and tangled branches frame the scene, with a bare ground and palm trees behind. This is a statue, not a living person, and no people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornately carved stone arch set among leafy trees. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over the body and an orange headband, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another a lotus-like flower, while others are held in gesture. The figure sits on a dark rock pedestal with carved reliefs, above a red-painted base. Outdoors, a sunny setting with trees behind.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands within a silver-toned arched frame in a garden, with green leafy branches behind it. The figure is draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a maroon border and wears a wrap of orange cloth across the head, a red bindi on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Several hands hold ritual objects, and the figure is seated on a dark pedestal carved with a small reclining figure. Marigold flowers and petals lie at the base, and a few flowers appear at the left edge.2010-07-14February 08 20132013-02-08A photograph of a dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated outdoors beneath a leafy tree with an ornately carved arch behind it. The statue wears a bright orange-saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and wrapped around its head, a white jasmine-style garland, a blue and gold jewelled necklace and white beaded bracelets. Its hands hold ritual objects and one hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The statue rests on a carved stone base amid green foliage and dangling aerial roots.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in an outdoor shrine beneath a carved stone arch framed by a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and a band across the head, a white jasmine garland, a blue and white beaded necklace, and a white bead mala. Its hands hold ritual objects. The seat is dark and carved with figures, set on a red stone base with a small wooden offering tray in front holding flower petals and a lamp. No people are visible.2007-05-04