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A photograph of a golden deity murti with a dark face, wearing an orange turban-like cloth, layered garlands of white, purple and pink flowers, and a jeweled necklace, set inside an ornate silver arch under a tree. Two men in white shirts stand at the base, one bending forward to place white cloth-wrapped bundles on a brass plate, while another white-clad figure leans in. Orange-painted stone shapes and green leaves surround the offering area; a few people are seen in the background. Bundles of white cloth are stacked before the murti.

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A devotee in a white shirt and white trousers kneels outdoors before a golden Dakshinamurthy murti seated under a silver-framed arch, with a red-orange cloth draped over its head and shoulders. The statue is garlanded with white, yellow and purple flower strings and wears a pearl necklace and rudraksha-style beads. In front, a brass plate holds bananas, coconut pieces and a small cup, and a heap of white cloth-wrapped offerings sits on the pedestal beneath a black plaque. Red-painted stones surround the base, and trees and a few people in saris stand in the background.2010-02-12Outdoor shrine photo of a gilded Dakshinamurthy murti seated under a silver arch and a large tree. The golden deity wears an orange turban-like cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and a heavy necklace, and is garlanded with white, yellow, pink and purple flowers. In front, white cloth bundles are piled on a stone base with a copper plate holding fruit and offerings. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels at the right, one hand touching the offerings. Two or three figures stand in the background among the trees. The orange-painted rock base is visible in the foreground.2010-02-12A gilded murti of a deity seated in a silver-framed arched shrine set against trees. The black stone face bears a tripundra mark and a red bindi-like spot on the chest. The figure wears a red and orange turban, a jewelled white and gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, and many gold armlets. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on both sides. Red drapery frames the niche, and a small plate of flowers sits on the base. No people are visible.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph of a priest performing abhishekam on an orange and black smeared Dakshinamurti deity murti standing on a black pedestal under a silver-framed arch. The priest, a man in a white dhoti and white shawl with an orange border, wears dark sunglasses and a tilak, and holds a silver vessel with both hands, pouring liquid over the statue. The statue has four arms, one holding a drum-like object and one raised, surrounded by dense green tree foliage. A stone plaque at the base is partially visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16January 09 20182018-01-09December 28 20092009-12-28A seated priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala performs puja beside a large black stone deity murti under a banyan tree. The murti is garlanded with red, white and yellow flowers and has a silver arch behind it, while a mound of red-painted stones surrounds its base. In front, the priest sits on a mat with a brass kalasha, a silver plate, oil lamps, incense sticks and a small brass vessel, and a row of white cloth-wrapped offering bundles with red ribbons sits on a low table to the right, beside stacks of printed booklets. A saffron flag on a pole stands at the left edge.2006-10-22 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated in an outdoor shrine under a tree. The gilded figure has a black face, a crown, and multiple strands of white beads and rudraksha-style necklaces. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white blossoms and green leaves frame the figure and drape the silver arched canopy. A red backdrop sits behind it, and the shrine rests on a red-painted rocky base with a brass kalasha-style vessel and a plate of offerings. A small black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine, with a brass bell in front.2009-12-26November 28 20142014-11-28June 17 20162016-06-17A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a leafy tree, centred on a gold-painted Dakshinamurthi murti with a black stone face, wearing an orange and red headcloth and a gold necklace, garlanded with red and yellow flower strings. The statue sits seated on a gold-decorated base within an ornately carved silver arch draped with magenta flower strands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, pressing his forehead to the statue's raised hand. Two women stand at the right and lower left edges, one in a lavender sari. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada script.2010-08-19