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A black stone deity murti in a white carved arch shrine surrounded by trees. The figure wears a magenta head cloth, a yellow draped garment and a beaded brown and gold necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang down both sides, and pink flowers are placed in the hands and lap. A green cloth with gold spots forms the backdrop, and a small animal figure rests at the base beneath the feet. The scene is an outdoor temple shrine with photo credit text in the corner.

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June 28 20132013-06-28A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched niche against a hot pink cloth backdrop with trees behind. The figure has multiple arms holding a drum-like object and other ritual items, wears a yellow-green dhoti, a turban-like headcloth, layered rudraksha-style and beaded necklaces, and is draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. No physical people are present.2013-07-06September 19 20132013-09-19A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arched shrine niche. The figure wears a yellow turban and a yellow cloth wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant necklace. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang on either side, and a green gold-speckled curtain backs the niche. Trees surround the shrine, and a small black plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present.2011-08-14A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver arch panels. The figure wears a yellow turban with a red tilak mark, a yellow shawl and dhoti, layered rudraksha malas and a red-and-green flower garland draped over its shoulders. It holds a trident and a kalasha-like object in its upper hands, and its lower hands rest in a meditative pose. The backdrop is green fabric with gold motifs.2013-05-13A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor shrine framed by an ornate silver-toned arch with carved floral and animal motifs and a backdrop of red fabric. The figure is adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms, a green and gold jewelled necklace, a brown rudraksha-style mala, and a gold-bordered cream dhoti-style cloth. A turban-like head covering in orange and gold is worn, and an upper hand holds a trident-like implement. Trees and greenery surround the shrine, with a small pink and orange offering at the base of the statue. No living people are visible.2014-09-19A dark stone deity murti sits within a white carved arch set among green trees. The figure wears a pink headdress, a bead necklace, and a yellow dhoti-style garment, and holds lotus-like flowers in raised hands. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on both sides, with scattered pink petals at the base. A green gold-speckled cloth forms the backdrop of the shrine niche. A small carved figure supports the base. No people are visible in the scene.2013-06-28A dark stone statue of a four-armed figure. It wears a yellow turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a yellow shawl and dhoti, and a thick brown and gold rudraksha-style mala across the chest. Red and white flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and the figure holds ritual objects in its hands. Behind it is a green cloth with gold motifs, beside an ornate silver-coloured arch. The statue is not a physical person and no identity is inferred from it.2013-05-13 +1 copiesOctober 14 20112011-10-14November 06 20112011-11-06A black stone deity murti seated in a lotus-style pose against a green cloth backdrop printed with gold dots, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure has multiple arms, wears a red and pink turban-like headwrap with a red tilak, a blue dhoti-style drape, layered rudraksha malas, a silver-and-gold necklace, and bangles. Yellow and white flowers and a red blossom are placed around it, and a small lamp sits near its hand. No living people are visible, and no a person candidate is present in this statue.2013-08-12June 20 20132013-06-20