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Close photograph of a dark polished stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in a meditative pose beneath a banyan-tree setting. The figure wears an elaborate headdress with a small bindi-like red mark on the forehead, large ornamental earrings, and a beaded sacred thread across the chest. One hand holds a small drum, the other rests on the knee, and a yellow flower sits in the hair. Behind the statue is an ornate silver arch and green foliage. No physical people are visible.

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September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA black stone seated deity murti, carved with a crown, earrings, layered necklaces and armlets, with its hands in meditative poses, receives abhishekam water that beads on its polished surface. A woman's arm, wearing red and silver bangles, rests a hand with red powder on the statue's head, and another hand holds a pink flower at the lower left. A silver-patterned pillar and green foliage form the background.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large black stone sculpture of Dakshinamurthy, the seated four-armed teacher form of Shiva, glistening with water from abhishekam. The figure sits in meditation posture with one leg folded, holding a small ritual object and a flame-like gesture in its raised hands, with a serpent-shaped element near the shoulder. Carved figures and animals decorate the pedestal base. Behind it, a silver-toned ornate arch with floral reliefs and a purple circular emblem stands beside foliage. At the left edge, a partly visible person in orange robes stands, the only physical human in the frame.2011-12-28Close photograph of a black stone deity murti. The figure holds a snake-entwined rod or staff in one raised hand and rests the other hand in a cupped mudra at the lower frame. Ornate necklaces and a beaded chest band cover the sculpted torso, and a stone archway with carved silver-toned relief stands at left. Water droplets or wet sheen dot the stone surface, and a red flower petal lies near the lower right.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA large black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated under a banyan tree, is being bathed and decorated. A man with short dark hair, wearing a white shirt and a red tilak on his forehead, leans in from the left, holding a bowl of flowers. His bare hand, wearing a gold bangle, is placing yellow flowers at the statue's feet. The deity has a red tilak on its forehead, a crown, and carved ornaments. White water streaks run down the dark stone. Behind it, a silver-toned ornamental arch frames the scene among green leaves, and carved reliefs of seated figures appear at the base. The statue holds a drum and other attributes in its raised hands.2010-07-15Close view of a dark stone deity murti with a red hibiscus flower placed atop its head, a small red-and-yellow tilak mark on the forehead, and water streaming down its chest and arms during abhishekam. The murti wears ornate carved armlets, bangles and a broad necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing with a ritual implement in the other. Green leaves and tree branches fill the background.2009-12-16September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed seated deity murti, is shown outdoors against dense green leaves within a carved silver-toned arch. The figure wears a crown-like headdress, necklaces and armlets. One hand holds a flame-shaped object, another holds a rope or staff, and another is raised in a gesture while the lower hand rests on the lap. At the left edge, a partially visible person in a white shirt stands beside the statue. The image appears to be an archive photo of a temple statue setting.2010-07-15March 28 20202020-03-28The figure wears a carved high headdress topped with a yellow marigold, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered carved necklaces, and a sash-like ornament across the chest. One raised hand holds a small object, and the background is dense green leaves and branches. No physical people are visible.2010-07-15