Clay figurines representing Hindu gods and goddesses are sometimes seen on the rocks at a beach. If you should come across one of these figurines, it's considered disrespectful to take it or remove it from its place where it was positioned. There was presumably some kind of invocation or prayer held at that spot, and the statue was placed and left there for a specific reason.
I must admit I find the Hindu religion complicated and baffling. I've been here for many years, and still don't understand 99.99% of it.
Wonderful read… quite inspiring