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Outdoor photo of a priest performing puja before a black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated in lalitasana-like pose with four arms, a yellow flower on the crown and a tilak on the forehead. The priest, standing at left, wears a white shirt and a white dhoti with a yellow sash, and holds a brass bell and a small oil lamp or cup. A silver-plated ornate arch frames the scene, with a large banyan-type tree and dense green foliage behind.

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A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow cloth wrapped at his waist performs a ritual before a large black stone deity murti under a tree. He holds a brass bell and lifts a small brass vessel toward the figure. The murti has four arms, a crown with a yellow flower, a red tilak, a ceremonial necklace, and is seated in a meditative pose. Behind it is an ornate white carved arch framed by green leaves and branches.2010-07-15A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti seated in a silver-framed arch under leafy trees. A man in a white upper garment, white dhoti and yellow sash pours water from a golden kalasha over the statue's head and raised hands. The statue is a dark stone sculpture of a seated deity with multiple arms holding ritual objects, and water runs down its body. The arch is ornately carved silver-coloured metal framing the scene.2010-07-15A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a banyan tree setting. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow cloth draped over one shoulder and waist stands at left, raising his right arm to place a yellow flower on the head of a large black stone deity murti. In his left hand he holds a copper-coloured tray with a copper vessel and a yellow flower offering. The black murti has a crown, earrings, a necklace, and a red tilak on its forehead, with multiple arms. Behind it is an ornate silver-coloured panel and green leaves of a tree. The image appears to be from a Dakshinamurthi abhishekam event.2010-07-15A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow-and-white cloth at his waist pours a liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone deity murti seated in meditation, seen through a silver arched frame amid green foliage. The liquid streams down the figure's head, chest and lap, a Dakshinamurthi-style abhishekam under a banyan-like tree. A solitary priest performs the ritual; no other people are visible.2010-07-15A young man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-beaded necklace rings a handheld bell beside a dark stone deity murti seated in a yoga posture, with four arms and a crown. A small oil lamp with a flame sits on a metal plate near the statue, under a silver-coloured ornate arch surrounded by green trees. The scene appears to be an outdoor puja. The statue is dark stone with a red tilak on the forehead.2011-12-28A man in white ritual clothes performs abhishekam on a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti under a banyan-style canopy. He wears a white shirt, white dhoti and a yellow-and-orange cloth sash at the waist, and holds a golden kalasha pouring water over the statue's head. The four-armed deity is seated and carved with a crown and ornaments, with water streaming down its face and body. A carved silver-toned arch frames the scene, and green leaves fill the background.2010-07-15A photograph of an outdoor puja at a black stone deity murti seated under an ornate silver-toned arch framed by green tree foliage. A devotee in an orange saffron cloth and a gold bead necklace stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward the murti and a small brass bell in his other hand. The black murti has a crown, a red tilak on its forehead, multiple raised arms, and jewelled ornaments. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible; the devotee is a priest performing the ritual.2011-12-28A man in a white shirt and cream dhoti with a yellow-and-orange waistcloth stands under a silver arch surrounded by green leaves, performing abhishekam on a black stone deity murti. He holds a brass tray with yellow flowers and offerings in his left hand while touching the statue's forehead with his right fingers. The black stone figure has four arms, a jewelled crown and a necklace, and a sacred tree canopy overhead. No identifiable a person depiction is present.2010-07-15December 16 20092009-12-16December 28 20112011-12-28A priest in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl draped over one shoulder stands beside a black stone deity murti under a leafy tree. He holds a small bowl or cup raised toward the statue in one hand and a brass handbell in the other. The black stone figure wears a crown, floral pink flower in its hair, a red bindu on the forehead, ornate necklaces and armlets, and holds a trident-like attribute. He wears a red rudraksha mala and a pendant.2009-12-16A photograph of a priest in white ritual clothing with an orange-and-white cloth draped over his shoulder and a white tripundra mark on his forehead, holding a brass bell and an oil lamp with a flame toward a large dark stone murti. The murti has a yellow flower garland across its shoulder, a rudraksha mala hanging on its chest, and a hand raised in blessing. The setting is outdoors at night among dense trees and hanging vines, with smoke rising from the lamp.2010-01-01