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A dark stone statue of a deity stands in an ornate silver-framed niche backed by a green curtain with gold motifs, set outdoors among trees. The figure wears a white turban with a red tilak, a white dhoti-style cloth, multiple rudraksha malas, round ornamental medallions and a red sash. One hand holds a trident-like staff and the other rests on a raised knee. Carved reliefs decorate the base. The setting is a garden with foliage and a red wall behind. A printed copyright line appears on the right side of the image.

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December 27 20112011-12-27A black stone murti of a seated deity stands in a silver-framed arched niche outdoors, with trees and bare ground behind. The figure wears a white turban, a white dhoti-style cloth, and a black beaded necklace and waist belt, with a flower garland of yellow and red blossoms draped over both shoulders. Its hands hold ritual objects, and a green cloth with gold sparkle forms the backdrop. Small orange and red flowers are placed at its feet. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-01-25December 27 20112011-12-27A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits within an ornate silver arched frame in an outdoor garden setting with trees behind it. The figure wears a white cloth wrap, a white head cloth, a red sash, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial ornaments, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. A green and gold brocade curtain backs the shrine, and small offerings lie at its base on a dark pedestal.2013-10-19A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands in an ornate silver-coloured arch set in an outdoor garden beneath leafy trees. The murti wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti, a rudraksha mala and layered necklaces, a red sash, and a flower-decorated headpiece with orange blossoms. Several hands hold ritual objects. A green gold-patterned cloth hangs behind it, and a dark stone pedestal with red flower offerings sits at its base. No physical people are visible.2013-06-06August 15 20132013-08-15An 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.2012-04-04April 04 20122012-04-04A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in an arched silver frame set against a green cloth with gold motifs, outdoors among tall trees. The figure wears a cream dhoti and a cream shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a headband, and a purple cloth draped at the sides, while holding ritual implements in multiple hands. A small black plaque at the base carries Tamil-script lettering. Sandstone-red pedestal and dry earth surround the shrine.2013-06-05A black stone murti seated in an ornate white arched niche set against green cloth with gold threading, decorated with a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure wears a white turban, white dhoti and layered beaded necklaces, and rests on a dark pedestal surrounded by red powdered offerings. A brass lamp sits at the base. Banyan trees and open dry ground surround the shrine in an outdoor setting.2013-01-25 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits on a pedestal in front of a turquoise draped backdrop, framed by an ornate silver-toned arch with carved floral and animal motifs. The figure wears a white dhoti and white head cloth with a red tilak, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and a pendant at the chest. Two garlands of red and white flowers hang over the shoulders, and the hands hold ritual objects. Trees and dry leaves surround the outdoor setting. No physical people are visible.2013-04-13 +2 copiesA dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands inside an ornate silver arch set among green trees. The figure wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white head cloth with gold stripes, a rudraksha mala and garlands of yellow and red flowers. A small figure lies beneath its feet on a rocky base with red kumkum marks. The setting is outdoors with palms and fields in the background. No physical people are visible.