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A dark stone deity murti seated on a rock base under a pale carved arch, draped with a white and red flower garland and a gold-bordered orange-and-maroon cloth, wearing an orange-red turban with a red tilak mark. The sculpted figure raises a hand holding a round object, with a pink cloth backdrop and a tree behind it.2014-08-11A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under an ornate carved stone arch framed by a leafy tree. The murti wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue and gold jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another is raised in blessing, with a ceremonial bracelet on the wrist. The statue rests on a dark pedestal over a rock base with red stains.2007-05-04Photo 11705783A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a carved rock base, adorned with a white jasmine garland and red flower garlands, wearing an orange turban with a tilak and a gold-bordered orange and maroon dhoti. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another raises a conch-like item. Carved reliefs of small figures decorate the base. Behind the statue hang magenta curtains beneath an ornate silver-coloured arch, with trees and a metal barrier visible at left. No physical people are present.2014-08-11A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti sits seated under a silver-framed arched shrine. The figure wears a red and gold headband, layered silver-white jewelled necklaces, and a yellow cloth draped over the lap with a striped tiger-skin style wrap. Red, white and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders and arms, and it holds ritual implements in its raised hands. Behind it is a saffron-yellow backdrop and green trees. In front, a dark stone pedestal holds a bowl-shaped vessel, with a red-and-yellow marigold garland draped below and a stack of brass bowls on the red-stone base. No people are visible.2017-07-16Photo 11711150A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a tree, draped in a bright orange saffron cloth wrapped as a turban and shawl. It wears white jasmine garlands, a large blue and silver jewelled necklace, and a red flower tied at the waist. Its arms hold ritual objects, including a raised hand with a drum-like implement. Leafy branches and a carved stone arch frame the figure. The statue depicts a deity murti, not a person, so no physical people are present.2007-05-04July 16 20172017-07-16A black stone statue of a four-armed deity is shown in an ornate carved stone arch, set against leafy tree branches outdoors. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and a matching orange head wrap, a white jasmine garland, a blue and white jewelled collar necklace, and a white bead bracelet. One hand holds a small drum-like object while others are raised or held in front. At the base sit small carved figures in meditation poses. The statue is on a dark stone plinth with a red-tinged base. No living people are visible.2007-05-04July 01 20152015-07-01February 22 20182018-02-22 +2 copiesA black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits under a carved stone arch within a banyan-tree canopy. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulders and lap and an orange head wrap, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white beaded collar. Its hands hold a drum-like instrument and a flame-shaped object, and a small seated figure is carved on the pedestal below. The base is painted red and the arch is ornately carved with floral and animal motifs. No living people are visible.2007-05-04