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Outdoor shrine under a large banyan tree with dense aerial roots and hanging vines. A dark stone deity murti with multiple arms stands in a silver-coloured arched niche backed by a red cloth, wearing a golden garland and a yellow dhoti. Below it a shivalinga-like stone sits in a pile of red flowers, with a black and white ringed base around the offerings. Metal railings enclose the shrine on a paved platform, with bare earth and greenery behind.

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Photo 11689761July 14 20132013-07-14July 15 20142014-07-15July 28 20122012-07-28April 06 20132013-04-06March 24 20132013-03-24October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a silver arched niche framed by carved floral ornament, set against a teal draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange-and-saffron turban, a gold ceremonial necklace with a central pendant, and a magenta dhoti-like lower garment, with yellow and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulders. Long strands of gold beads hang down in front of the murti. It is seated on a black pedestal beside a black stone column base, surrounded by red-painted rock or offering mound with marigold petals. A metal railing encloses the shrine in an outdoor garden with trees and palms behind. No people are visible.2015-02-01A black stone murti of a deity stands in an arched silver-toned niche set among large banyan trees outdoors. The figure wears a yellow headband, red garment, a red-and-white cloth backdrop and several bead and chain necklaces, with multiple arms holding ritual objects. The base and surrounding area are heaped with red-orange kumkum or vermilion powder, and a dark stone pedestal sits at the front. Tree roots hang across the open-air shrine, and a low wall and paved ground surround it. No people are visible.2013-09-13April 05 20122012-04-05August 15 20132013-08-15A dark stone deity murti of a multi-armed goddess sits in a white arched niche lined with red drapery, under a banyan-type tree. She wears a green sari-like garment, a yellow beaded necklace and a garland of white and red flowers. The murti rests on a red-painted mound of stones, with a small wooden bench and a black serpent-like rim with white dots encircling the base on a pale concrete platform. A painted rangoli design is visible at the lower right corner. No people are visible.2011-06-06