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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands within a silver-framed arch surrounded by green leafy foliage. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Two garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white blooms and purple flowers drape down both sides. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands, and a red tilak mark sits on the forehead. No people are visible.

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A black stone statue of a deity murti with multiple arms stands in an ornate silver-edged arched frame set against green foliage. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl draped over the head and an orange robe, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands. A small red tilak mark is visible on the forehead, and the arms hold ritual objects including a drum-like instrument and a bell-shaped item.2009-09-03A black stone statue of a seated deity murti, shown in frontal view with a red-and-orange turban, a red tilak mark on the forehead and an orange saffron cloth draped over the body. The statue wears long garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers and a rudraksha mala across the chest. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a ritual object in the other, with a small sculpted figure at the lap. Silver-toned ornamental arches frame the statue, with dense green leafy trees behind it. No living people are visible.2010-01-13A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor setting with dense green foliage behind it. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron draped garment with a maroon border, a rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on the forehead. It is adorned with garlands of white flowers, red roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while lower hands rest in a blessing gesture and a small object. The murti is framed by ornate silver panels on either side.2010-01-13A black stone statue of a deity murti stands outdoors among green leafy trees. The figure has four arms, one hand raised holding a flame-like object, another holding a small cylindrical item, and the others in gesture poses. It wears an orange draped garment with a golden border, an orange and red turban-like headwrap, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple and magenta flowers hang across its chest and shoulders.2010-08-01A black stone statue of a deity murti wrapped in an orange-red cloth draped over the head and shoulders, with a red bindi on the forehead. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang around its neck and shoulders. The multi-armed figure holds a drum-like object at the left and a lotus-shaped object at the right, set within a carved stone arch framed by green trees and leaves. No physical people are visible, and the image is a photograph of the statue.2009-09-03A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands in an ornate silver-coloured arch surrounded by green leafy trees. The murti wears a saffron-orange shawl and a saffron cloth wrapped over its head, a red bindi on its forehead, and a rudraksha mala hanging across its chest. Garlands of yellow and red flowers drape its shoulders. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a conch-shaped object, with a mudra gesture of one hand raised. The arch carries detailed floral and scroll relief work. No physical people are visible. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-07-08A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors before green foliage, wearing an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange and red cloth wrapped around the head. The statue is garlanded with a long chain of marigold-yellow, purple, white and red flowers, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. One hand holds a small pot-like vessel topped with a snake-like form, another raised hand holds a bell-like object, and the lower hands are in mudra gestures. A red tilak mark is on the forehead. Ornate silver-coloured panels frame the statue on both sides.2011-01-21A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors in front of green foliage. The figure wears an orange-red head cloth with a red-and-gold band, an orange saffron-coloured shawl draped over its shoulders, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow, purple, pink and white flowers hang from its shoulders, and a rudraksha mala rests on its chest. One upper hand holds a damaru-like drum, another makes a blessing gesture, and the lower hands are raised in mudra. A carved silver-toned frame edges the right side of the image.2011-01-21A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors among green leaves. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and a red-and-gold patterned headcloth, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and purple-magenta flowers hang across the chest and shoulders. One raised hand holds a ritual implement, while another hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The statue appears to be in a garden or temple grounds setting.2010-08-01A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beneath leafy trees, wearing an orange cloth garment and a striped headwrap with orange edging. It is garlanded with red and yellow flower strands and wears a rudraksha mala. A red bindu marks its forehead. Its raised hands hold a trident-like emblem and a drum-like object.2010-07-08A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands within a white carved stone arch, surrounded by green leaves of a tree. The figure wears an orange saffron turban with a red bindi and an orange drape across the chest. Thick garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers hang from the shoulders, and rudraksha beads rest on the chest. Two upraised hands hold a trident-like and a lotus-like implement while other hands make mudra gestures.2010-12-16July 08 20102010-07-08