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A large dark stone or metal deity murti stands in a dim temple hall, with many arms raised holding implements, a tall crown-like headdress and a red-orange tilak mark on the forehead. Its body bears orange-red marks and a white dhoti or cloth wraps the lower body. A metal scaffold stands at the left edge beside the figure. No physical people are visible.

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June 05 20122012-06-05Photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity standing inside a temple hall, shown as a deity murti. The figure wears a white dhoti with a red-bordered edge and a black sash, a heavy necklace, and an elaborate headdress with orange-red markings on the face and forehead. Several arms extend around the body, and a long staff or weapon runs down beside the legs. A metal railing sits in the foreground, and carved stone pillars frame the background.2012-05-08May 09 20122012-05-09January 1st 2013A dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity murti stands on a stepped stone plinth inside a temple pillared corridor. The figure, with a tall conical crown and one leg lifted in a dance-like pose, holds a trident and other attributes in its raised hands. Carved ornate stone walls and pillars frame the statue, and a small oil lamp hangs at the lower right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-08 +2 copiesMay 09 20122012-05-09January 25 20132013-01-25January 25 20132013-01-25A dark, close-up photograph of a carved stone deity murti with a face, multiple arms and a necklace, adorned with a crown of yellow and green flowers on its head. Smoke and a bright orange flame rise from a lamp or fire source on the left, and white smoke drifts across the right arm. No physical people are visible; the sculpture is the sole subject.2010-11-19October 05 20132013-10-05May 21 20122012-05-21A dark stone murti of a deity stands within a circular black stone halo carved with a flame-like arch, against an orange wall at night. The figure wears a white dhoti with a deep red and gold brocade border and multiple rudraksha-like bead malas across the chest, and is adorned with a red and yellow marigold garland draped on both sides. Red petals are scattered on the pedestal, and a small oil lamp burns at the base.2013-03-02 +1 copies