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A dark stone deity murti stands within an ornate silver arch set outdoors among leafy trees. The figure wears a red cloth draped over the body, a red turban with a gold border, a gold necklace, and multiple rudraksha mala strands. Garlands of yellow, red, orange and purple flowers hang across the chest and shoulders. The murti has several arms and sits on a silver lotus-like pedestal with a silver base. No people are visible.

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February 23 20082008-02-23A photograph of an outdoor shrine set under a large tree. A dark stone or painted murti of a seated figure is enshrined within an ornate silver arched frame and framed by a backdrop of red and pink petals. The murti wears an orange headcloth, an orange shawl with gold border, a gold chain pendant, and is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and green. A red and green cloth with gold border lies at its base, and a stone platform supports the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.A dark stone murti seated under an ornate silver arch, dressed in a red turban and red draped cloth with striped borders, with a gold necklace and a vermilion mark on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow, purple, red and green flowers hang down both sides of the figure, and the base is carved with silver relief. Behind the arch a backdrop of yellow flowers and red marigold strands frames the statue, with trees and open ground visible at the edges. The figure is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are present.2008-01-01September 19 20142014-09-19A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a silver-framed niche before a magenta silk curtain, outdoors beside green foliage. The murti has four arms, wears a pink-red wrap, a red-and-gold bead necklace with a large pendant, and a red turban with a tilak on the forehead. Yellow and red marigold-and-rose garlands drape over both sides of the figure. The statue is a murti, not a person, so no physical people are present.2011-07-30A black stone statue of a seated figure in an ornate silver arched frame stands outdoors beneath large spreading trees. The figure wears a red-orange head covering and an orange-red wrap, with a red-and-white garland and a long garland of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers draped around it. Its hands are raised in mudra gestures. The statue sits on a black pedestal with a small plaque at its base, surrounded by shade trees and a paved courtyard. No living people are visible.2010-12-28February 01 20152015-02-01A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands on a dark pedestal before an ornate silver arch carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped around the body and head, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flower strands hang from the shoulders down to the base. Several arms hold ritual objects.2011-01-22A black stone murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a silver arched frame, draped in a red-pink cloth and wearing a red and pink turban with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha mala. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers hang down both sides. Red-painted stone bases sit in front, and mature trees with dense foliage surround the shrine in an outdoor setting. No people are visible.2010-12-26A black stone statue of a seated deity murti is the central subject, framed by an ornate silver arch decorated with carved peacock or swan motifs. The figure wears a red headcloth, a red dhoti-like garment, layered white and red beaded necklaces, a pendant and a jewelled red and silver waist belt. Garlands of red, yellow, orange, purple and green flowers drape over both sides of the statue. A bright yellow cloth hangs behind it, with green trees visible at the edges. This is a statue, not a living person.2012-05-01A dark stone or metal murti seated in a silver-embossed arched shrine niche, wearing an orange turban, an orange and gold-bordered shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold necklace and silver ornaments. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers hang on both sides. The backdrop is a dense field of red and pink petals with a blue fan-like pattern, and a green and gold cloth lies at the base. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no one is physically present in the frame.January 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copies