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A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, dressed in a teal-blue cloth with silver-edged border, a lavender sash, layered rudraksha and red-and-white bead malas, and a crown-like orange headpiece. It is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and an ornate white-and-silver arch behind an orange drape. On the left, a shaved-headed young boy in orange robes and white body markings holds a small metal vessel and a lamp while performing puja. On the right, a second shaved-headed boy in orange kneels with hands folded in prayer. Leaves and pink petals lie on the ground around the murti, under trees.

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September 24 20132013-09-24September 24 20132013-09-24Outdoor photo of a dark stone deity murti seated in a white arched shrine within a grove of trees, draped with a blue cloth and garlanded with marigolds and red flowers, with a silver-lidded vessel placed before it on a red-stained stone platform. Two young priests in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps stand at the shrine: the taller one, facing the deity with his back to the camera, raises an arm to the murti, while the smaller boy beside him stands with palms joined in prayer. Red kumkum powder dots the stone base and a black-and-yellow painted curb surrounds the platform. Two people, both priests, are visible.2013-09-24December 22 20182018-12-22 +2 copiesDecember 28 20112011-12-28Outdoor temple scene under a large banyan tree with a grey stone deity murti in a white arched niche with teal backdrop, adorned with orange turban-like crown, orange and gold garments, and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. In the foreground, a woman in a red saree with gold border and white flower garland stands with hands folded in prayer, with several saffron-clad men and women in orange and red dhoti-style clothing nearby, one holding a flower garland. A small black Shiva-lingam style stone with marigold garland rests on red-flower offerings at the base of the murti. Metal railings and other devotees in orange clothing are visible in the background.2015-02-05Outdoor photo at a shrine among green trees. A large dark stone statue of a seated deity with a trident, red turban-style headdress, red and gold garments and a long flower garland sits on a dark pedestal, with more dark statues in saffron, pink and yellow cloth behind a golden arched frame. In the foreground, two people in saffron-orange robes stand together; the one at center has rudraksha beads, holds a tray of white flowers and presses palms together in prayer, while the one at right stands beside him in orange cloth. A small white and red figure with a red headdress sits at lower left.2012-06-19A black stone statue of a deity, shown as a seated figure with multiple arms, is framed by an ornate white-silver arch and set against a backdrop of orange and white draped cloth with gold trim. The statue wears an orange and green wrap, a green and orange turban-like headwear, and necklaces, with long garlands of red and white flowers draped over its shoulders. Red and white flower petals lie at its base on a dark pedestal, and tall green trees surround the outdoor shrine.2013-09-25December 19 20112011-12-19 +1 copiesOutdoors among green trees, a dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated on a pedestal is draped in orange fabric and garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple-and-maroon flowers. It holds ceremonial objects in its raised hands and wears an orange robe, an orange-and-maroon headwrap and a rudraksha mala. Beside it stands a young man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, looking downward with one hand placed at his stomach. Silver ornamental carved arch panels frame the scene.2011-02-25Outdoors beside a silver-framed arch hung with orange drapery, a black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on an animal mount stands garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers. The statue wears an orange dhoti and a red-and-orange head wrap, a rudraksha mala, and holds ritual objects in its hands. Facing it on the right is a standing man with long dark hair, bare-chested under an orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala, with his hands clasped at his waist. Green foliage and trees fill the background.2011-02-25A black stone murti of a deity seated in an ornate silver-framed arch within a grove of trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a yellow-and-white sacred thread with decorated ornaments. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and an orange and white cloth backs the shrine. The murti is seated on a dark pedestal with carved detail, and a small stone bowl with a raised rim sits nearby in the sandy ground.2013-09-20