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A 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.

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July 25 20142014-07-25January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesFebruary 02 20132013-02-02July 08 20102010-07-08April 05 20122012-04-05June 12 20132013-06-12A black stone statue of Dakshinamurti, seated under a silver arch set beneath large spreading trees. The murti wears an orange cloth, a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and a red-orange turban-like headdress. Its hands hold ritual objects. Below it a base is heaped with red-orange offerings and a small black plaque with inscription is set in front. Dirt ground, a low white wall and a small pillar appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits in an arched silver frame set against a yellow cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The deity wears a red dhoti and red headband, with white and red beaded necklaces, a sacred thread and jewelled ornaments on the arms. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a trident-like weapon. The black figure rests on a dark pedestal and a mound of red-painted stones, with a small brass bell and a small plaque in front. No people are visible.2013-02-24 +2 copiesOutdoor photograph of a black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal within a white carved arched frame, set among trees. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-like drape, a red-orange yellow-banded headband, layered beaded necklaces and a red and yellow garland over the shoulders. A green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop, and small red offerings and flower petals lie at the base. The murti is a statue, not a living person.2013-07-02A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark rock pedestal inside a silver-framed arched shrine. The figure wears a yellow-orange turban, a gold necklace, and a pink cloth draped across the lap, with white and red flower garlands hanging from the shoulders. An orange satin backdrop fills the arch, set outdoors among trees with a red boundary wall behind. Flower petals scatter the base. A small dark plaque sits at the pedestal front. No people are visible.2013-07-21A 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.2013-09-13July 25 20142014-07-25