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A 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.

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A golden deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched shrine under a canopy of trees. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrap, a white sacred thread, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and multiple garlands of yellow and purple flowers. A large mound of red-orange powder (kumkum) surrounds the base, edged by a black-and-white dotted rim. Before it sits a brass plate with white offerings and a small pile of flowers, and brass oil lamps are visible at the lower right. Red drapes frame the niche. No people are present.2010-02-12Outdoor 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.2012-05-08April 05 20122012-04-05A 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.2012-04-01A 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.2012-05-08August 03 20122012-08-03Outdoor 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.2013-09-25An outdoor shrine under large shady trees with a black stone deity murti set within an ornate silver arch. The murti wears an orange and red cloth, a red headpiece, and garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, and is backed by a green draped curtain. Below it a large heap of red flowers and petals surrounds a dark stone base trimmed with a black and white speckled border. Aerial roots hang from a banyan tree on the right, and a red boundary wall is visible behind. No people are present.2013-09-26A dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal inside a silver-framed arched niche, draped in an orange and gold cloth backdrop. The murti wears a red cloth, a white bead necklace and a red-and-white garland, with multiple arms and a red headband. Its base is heaped with red-coated stones and a small brass container sits at the front. Trees, bare ground and a plain wall surround the outdoor shrine.2012-04-05April 05 20122012-04-05 +2 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 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