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A black stone deity murti stands in an outdoor shrine beneath trees. The figure wears a green-gold cloth draped over the shoulders and a white beaded necklace, with a garland of yellow and pink flowers hanging from its arms. It is set within an ornate silver arched frame against a bright orange cloth backdrop, on a pedestal coated with red pigment. Two small brass lamps flank a plain wooden bench in front. Dirt ground and leafy branches surround the shrine. No people are visible.

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April 09 20122012-04-09 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20122012-02-09A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor shrine beneath a white arched stone frame with carved motifs. The figure wears an orange headband, a white and gold garment, and a white beaded garland, with a green draped cloth behind it. The base is heaped with red-stained offerings, and a small plaque sits at the front. Large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots surround the open courtyard. No physical people are visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesOutdoors under trees, a black stone murti of a seated deity stands within a silver arch framed by a green cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange cloth, orange-and-red turban-like head covering, rudraksha-style beaded mala, and yellow and red flower garlands. Its hands hold objects and it sits on a dark base. A plaque sits below, and the base is heaped with red and orange flower petals. No physical people are visible.2013-09-27A black stone statue of a multi-armed goddess stands outdoors under trees, framed by an ornate white arch. She wears an orange headband, a red-and-white garland and a white dhoti-like cloth, and her hands hold ritual objects. She stands on a dark pedestal with a dark figure beneath her feet. In front, a red-smeared base of kumkum-covered stones surrounds the murti, with a small wooden bench and a brass lamp at its foot. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind the deity. No people are visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a deity stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green curtain with gold patterns, set outdoors among tall trees and red earth. The figure has four arms, holds a trident and drum-like object, and wears a red and orange shawl, a rudraksha mala with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders, and a tiger skin. A small figure rests at its feet. No physical people are present.2013-08-03Outdoor 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.2013-06-16January 22 20132013-01-22An outdoor shrine under trees holds a black stone deity murti set within an ornate silver arch, backed by a green curtain with gold pattern. The murti wears a white cloth head covering, white dhoti-like drape, layered orange-brown bead necklaces and a gold waist belt, with multiple arms raised. Below sits a dark pedestal with a small plaque and two brass oil lamps, on a mound heaped with red-painted stones or offerings ringed by a black-and-yellow dotted border. A coconut or small brass vessel sits at the right edge. No people are visible.2012-04-04April 05 20122012-04-05 +2 copiesOutdoor shrine under a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal is framed by an arched white-silver niche and draped in orange cloth. The figure wears a striped green-and-orange headpiece, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and marigold garlands with white and red flowers hanging down both sides. Its arms hold ritual objects. The base is heaped with red and orange flower petals, and a small plaque sits on the pedestal. Paved paths and bare earth surround the shrine, with orange boundary walls behind the trees. No people are visible.2013-09-25A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red velvet, set outdoors among trees. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and a yellow head cloth, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and red garlands drape its shoulders and sides. One hand holds a club-like object and another holds a lotus-like emblem. The figure sits or stands on a black pedestal, with red-stained offering stones and a small nameplate at its base. Dry earth, leafy branches, and a red boundary wall surround the shrine.2013-02-01