Idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Venkateswara, and Lord Shiva are being installed during these ceremonies using Hindu rituals, as prescribed in the ancient Agama Shastras. |
Mr. Roper found an agama, with light grey on the back, and a yellow belly. |
The Agama lizard's head, neck and thighs are covered with spiny scales. |
Agama Lizards are active during the day and enjoy low humidity and sunshine. |
We picked our way down the terraces, more mountaineers than archaeologists, sending gorgon-faced agama lizards dashing for their crevices. |
A brightly-colored blue and orange agama lizard suns itself on a rock. |