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A black stone deity murti with multiple arms stands in a silver arched niche framed by a turquoise backdrop, wearing a yellow cloth on the head and body and layered red and gold garlands. It is set on a red-painted pedestal outdoors among trees, with a small brass bell and a bench in front. No people are visible.

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February 22 20132013-02-22July 28 20122012-07-28July 27 20122012-07-27January 22 20132013-01-22A 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.2013-02-01A 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.2015-02-01May 18 20132013-05-18An outdoor shrine under trees shows a dark stone sculpture of a seated deity murti on a black pedestal, framed by a white arched niche carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears a yellow headband, rudraksha-style beads, a blue lower garment and a garland of yellow flowers. Its backdrop is a bright red-orange cloth. The base is heaped with red-painted stones and marked by a small plaque. Overhanging branches and bare vines frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-07-12April 03 20122012-04-03A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in an arched silver frame set against a green cloth with gold motifs, outdoors among tall trees. The figure wears a cream dhoti and a cream shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a headband, and a purple cloth draped at the sides, while holding ritual implements in multiple hands. A small black plaque at the base carries Tamil-script lettering. Sandstone-red pedestal and dry earth surround the shrine.2013-06-05A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated in a silver-framed arched shrine against a bright yellow backdrop, set among trees on a dirt ground. The figure wears a purple cloth draped over the shoulders and lap, red and maroon beaded necklaces, large gold earrings, and holds ritual implements in several hands. Red-painted pedestal base with a small brass oil lamp in front and a small plaque below. No people are visible in the scene.2013-01-31A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits in an arched silver frame set against a yellow cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The deity wears a red dhoti and red headband, with white and red beaded necklaces, a sacred thread and jewelled ornaments on the arms. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a trident-like weapon. The black figure rests on a dark pedestal and a mound of red-painted stones, with a small brass bell and a small plaque in front. No people are visible.2013-02-24 +2 copies