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A large black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, draped in orange cloth with a maroon-striped border and wearing a red-and-orange headcloth with a red tilak on the forehead. A rudraksha mala hangs on the chest, and yellow marigold garlands with purple flower accents hang down both sides. The statue sits inside an ornate silver-coloured arch carved with floral and animal motifs, with green trees behind. No living people are visible.

December 16 2010

A black stone statue of a multi-armed figure in saffron-orange cloth and an orange head wrap stands within an ornate silver-coloured arch carved with floral and animal motifs, set against leafy trees. The statue wears a rudraksha mala and is garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The figure holds several objects in its raised hands, and a red tilak marks the forehead. The statue sits on a dark stone pedestal with carved reliefs, and the ground is reddish earth. This is a statue depiction, not a living person, and no portrait identification is made.

A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated on a low black pedestal beneath a silver arch carved with floral and foliate motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth with gold edging, an orange turban-like headwrap, a rudraksha mala and a tilak mark on the forehead. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang over both shoulders. Four arms are shown, holding small objects, and a small figure lies at the base under the seated deity. A yellow cloth lies on the red base, and a plaque reads Dakshinamurthy Sannidhi. Trees form the backdrop.

A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal beneath an ornate silver arch carved with lions and floral motifs, with green trees behind. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with red-and-maroon borders, an orange-and-maroon head wrap, a red tilak on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala. Yellow marigold garlands with purple and magenta flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a flower bud and other objects. No physical people are present.

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August 08 2010

2010-08-08 +1 copies

A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthi, the form of Shiva as teacher, stands in a silver-framed arched shrine under green trees. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap and an orange head cloth, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Yellow, red and purple marigold garlands drape from the shoulders to the base. The figure holds a snake, a drum and other implements in its multiple hands. Before the statue sits a small white offering and a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine, with an Om symbol below. Red-painted stone surrounds the base.

A dark stone statue of a seated saint-like figure in an orange and maroon robe, wrapped in an orange-and-red turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. The murti holds a small vessel or ritual object in one raised hand and has garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, purple and red flowers draped over the shoulders and body. Loose yellow flowers lie on the black pedestal. Behind it stands an ornate silver arch with embossed floral and animal relief panels, set in a shaded garden with trees. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.

2010-01-13 +1 copies

A black stone statue of a seated four-armed deity-like figure, dressed in an orange and red striped sash and a red turban, with a tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha-style mala around the neck. It is garlanded with white, yellow, purple and red flower garlands and sits on a black pedestal decorated with flowers. A silver-coloured ornate arch frames the statue, with green trees behind. In front stands a red painted rock-like base with a small bell, oil lamps and a name plaque engraved in Kannada script. The scene is an outdoor shrine setting. No people are visible.

July 11 2010

A black stone statue of a four-armed deity figure sits within an ornate silver arch against a backdrop of green trees. The murti wears an orange saffron-coloured shawl draped over its body, an orange head wrap with a red band and a red tilak on the forehead, and a long rudraksha mala. It is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers, with orange marigold petals at its feet. Its hands hold a drum-like instrument and other ritual objects. Stone carvings of figures decorate the pedestal. The statue is a murti rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.