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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurti, a form of Shiva as teacher, shown at night against a dark background. The figure wears an orange-red shawl draped over the body and an orange-gold head wrap with a red bindi on the forehead. Long rudraksha malas hang from the neck, and the raised hands hold ritual objects. A carved stone backdrop and foliage surround the statue, and a silver-toned arch frames the left edge. Two people are not visible. Overlaid copyright text appears vertically on the right side.

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