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A dark stone deity murti sits on a raised seat inside a silver-framed arch, set against a red-and-gold draped backdrop under spreading trees. The figure wears a turquoise cloth wrapped around the head and body, a red and gold beaded necklace, and a garland of orange and pink flowers. Brass lamps and a small offering plate rest on the dark pedestal, which stands on a red rock-like base in an outdoor garden setting.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large trees. A dark stone deity murti with multiple arms stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a turquoise-blue dhoti, a red and white bead garland, and a blue headband, and holds ritual objects in its upraised hands. The base is heaped with red kumkum or powder, and a small black pedestal sits in front. Bare ground, a low wall and palm trees are visible behind. No people are present.2013-01-28A dark stone statue of a seated Shiva-like deity murti sits in an open outdoor setting beneath leafy trees. The figure wears a turquoise blue draped cloth over the shoulders and a matching blue head wrap, with a rudraksha-style mala and orange-red beaded necklaces around the neck. Orange and magenta flower garlands hang across the body. Behind the statue is an ornate silver arch framing a red and gold draped backdrop, with carved silver floral and lion-like motifs. Red flowers lie at the base, and reddish earth and a sunlit sky show through the trees.2012-04-01March 13 20132013-03-13A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands in an outdoor grove, enclosed by an ornate silver arch with carved lion-faced crest and scrollwork. The figure wears a blue cloth wrapped around the body and a blue headband, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant around the neck. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while one hand is in a blessing gesture. A red satin backdrop hangs behind the arch, with a black pedestal below and dry earth and trees around it. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the image.2013-01-14Outdoor shrine under trees showing a dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with four arms holding objects, a white headdress, a long garland of orange and white flowers, and a blue dhoti or cloth draped on the figure. It stands within an ornate white arched frame flanked by carved stone, with a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. In front is a mound of red-painted stones or offerings around a black-and-white edged base, with a small wooden bench and an engraved plaque. No people are visible; the setting is a leafy garden with a bare-earth path and tree trunks.2013-06-16Outdoor photograph of a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate silver-coloured arched niche against a red cloth backdrop, set among trees in a dirt-floored open area. The murti has multiple arms holding objects, wears a golden-yellow cloth draped over its head and body, and has garlands and a beaded necklace. The base rests on a red painted rock formation with a small stone plinth and offering dish in front. No people are visible.2012-05-08A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red cloth, set in an outdoor grove of trees. The multi-armed black figure wears a gold-and-cream draped garment, a gold waist sash, a beaded necklace and white floral garlands on the arms and shoulders, with a golden headdress. A dark pedestal supports the image, and a small plaque sits at its base beside red-painted stone. No people are visible; the scene is a sunlit forest setting with dirt ground and an open area behind.2012-05-08January 22 20132013-01-22A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a silver-framed arched shrine against a saffron-orange draped cloth, set outdoors among trees with a bare earth ground. The deity wears a red dhoti-style garment, a red headband, a white and red garland of beads and a large ornate necklace, and holds ritual objects in several hands. The base is heaped with red powder or flowers and a small brass lamp sits at the front. A ceremonial shrine setting; no people are visible.2013-01-15 +3 copiesAugust 03 20122012-08-03A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots. A dark-faced deity murti sits in front of a red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears gold and multi-coloured garlands, a crown-like headdress, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold ornamental chest piece, seated on a gold pedestal. Below, a mound of red flower petals surrounds a small stone plaque with an inscription. A black-and-yellow dotted border encircles the base, and small brass oil lamps and offerings sit at the edge. No people are visible.2013-07-25A black stone deity murti stands in an outdoor setting beneath trees, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a red head cloth, a red sari-like drape, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and has multiple arms holding ritual objects. Garlands of white and red flowers hang from its arms. Blue shimmering fabric forms the backdrop, and the base is piled with red flowers and a small brass lamp and bells in front. No people are visible.2013-01-23