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A large black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as guru, shown with four arms and wrapped in a saffron-orange cloth with a maroon border and a matching orange turban. Yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands drape over its arms and shoulders, and a rudraksha mala hangs across its chest. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra and another holds a small drum, with a third hand near a staff. Green leaves and a carved white arch frame the statue outdoors.

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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown standing outdoors among green leaves. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange-red headwrap with a red bindi on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine and purple blossoms hang over both shoulders, and a rudraksha mala with brown beads falls across the chest. One hand raises a small drum and another holds a flame or cup at the side, with a carved stone arch behind. No living people are visible.2010-07-07July 08 20102010-07-08A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors among green leaves. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped as a turban and an orange shawl over the chest, with a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang across the shoulders, and a dark rudraksha mala falls down the chest. One hand holds a trident-like staff and another holds a flower-like emblem, while the lower hands are raised in mudra. The statue is the only subject; no living people are visible.2010-07-22A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors among green leaves, draped in an orange-saffron cloth with gold border and wearing a red-and-gold turban. Yellow and magenta marigold garlands hang from the shoulders to the waist, and a long rudraksha mala falls across the chest. The murti holds a trident-like staff in the upper left hand, a flame-like object in the upper right, and other hands in mudras.2010-08-30A 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.2010-07-07A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors among green leaves. The statue wears an orange and gold-bordered cloth wrapped around the body and an orange-red turban with a gold pattern, with a red bindi on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds interspersed with magenta and purple flowers hang over the shoulders and arms, and a long rudraksha mala falls across the chest. Several hands hold ritual objects, one raised in a mudra.2010-08-30January 13 20102010-01-13 +1 copiesJanuary 21 20112011-01-21A large black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors among green leafy trees. The statue wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its body and an orange head wrap with a gold border, with a red tilak on the forehead. It is heavily garlanded with white jasmine, yellow and purple marigold strands, red roses and rudraksha beads. Several of its hands are raised in mudras, and a tall white carved arch frames the right side of the image.2010-12-16A 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 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.2010-07-08July 22 20102010-07-22