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Outdoor photo of a Dakshinamurthi shrine under a large banyan tree at a temple courtyard. A black stone Dakshinamurthi murti sits on a raised base ringed by black-and-white tiles, surrounded by a heap of orange-red kumkum. A white arched frame stands behind it. A man in a white shirt and cream dhoti stands on the base pouring liquid from a kalasha over the murti, performing abhishekam. A second person in white clothing stands to the left beside a brass vessel and a brass lota. Oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the base, with a small nameplate and a pedestal in front.

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June 24 20102010-06-24Outdoors under a large leafy tree, a dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands within a silver-toned arch, wearing an orange cloth wrap and orange head covering with a rudraksha mala. Its base is heaped with red-orange powder and set with brass plates, a small lamp and a metal vessel. On the right, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands and raises his arm toward a hanging bell, holding a small metal vessel in his other hand. Paved ground, shrubs and a white wall lie behind.2008-11-05A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a leafy tree at a temple site. A black stone deity murti with multiple arms sits within an ornate silver arch set above a red-painted mound of stones, with a coiled serpent carved along its base and a shivalinga-like stone with a red mark in front. A person in an orange robe with a multicoloured flower garland and an orange head wrap bends forward at the shrine, while another person in white lies prone on the ground in front of the serpent base. Two people in white clothing stand in the background, and a figure in an orange garment is partly visible at the lower left.2005-12-31Outdoors under a large spreading tree with dense green leaves and aerial roots, a figure in white clothing stands with back to the camera, arms raised toward a black stone deity murti seated on a rocky base. The murti wears orange-red cloth, a red head covering, a garland of marigolds and red flowers, and red blossoms are tied on upright posts around it. A white-and-black coiled serpent sculpture encircles the base. Brass ritual items lie at the left edge on the ground, and the sunlit grounds and palm trees are visible beyond.2005-04-09Outdoor photograph of a shaded grove under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a black stone shiva lingam shrine with a white arched frame carved with floral motifs, decorated with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds and an orange cloth draped over the deity. The base is heaped with red-orange offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border leans toward the shrine, placing an offering. Around it, several devotees in white and cream traditional clothes and yellow shawls stand and watch; one man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with his palms joined in namaste. A small green plastic container sits by the tree base. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-09-14July 08 20102010-07-08July 11 20102010-07-11November 07 20102010-11-07Outdoor photo at a shrine beneath a leafy tree. A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, seated and with multiple arms, stands inside a silver-coloured ornate arch on a red-painted base. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow sash stands at right, holding a small bell in one hand and a lit lamp or incense in the other, performing a puja. A small wooden stand with flowers sits in front of the statue, and a stone plaque with carved text is mounted on the base. Bamboo poles lie on the ground behind.2010-07-15Outdoor temple scene with black stone murti statues seated on a dark pedestal inside a red and white painted enclosure. The central figure wears an orange-red cloth wrap, white dhoti and a large garland, with an orange shawl beside. A gold arched torana frames the shrine. In the foreground, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, while another person in white raises an arm toward the statues. Potted green plants, trees and a small Shiva lingam-style shrine appear in the background.2011-10-02Outdoor photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a white arched frame, set among leafy trees. The pedestal and the ground around it are covered with orange-red offerings. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with hands folded in prayer, one wearing a yellow shawl. Brass kalashas and pots are arranged at the lower left. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border stands at the right with hands joined, and another figure in white stands behind the murti. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a shrine, though no a person candidate is clearly visible in the frame.2009-12-16June 30 20102010-06-30