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A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity form seated on a pedestal within a silver-coloured arch, framed by green banyan leaves and branches. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped around the head and body, a red-bordered orange garment over the lap, and a long dark bead mala hanging to the knees. It holds a trident in one raised hand, a bell in another, and rests one hand in a mudra. A hanging brass bell is visible at the top right. No physical people appear in the scene.

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A dark stone deity murti of Kalabhairava stands in an ornate silver-framed niche outdoors, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange dhoti with a green and gold striped sash, a red tilak on the forehead, a gold-and-red beaded necklace and a green-and-gold headband. Garlands of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms drape over the shoulders and arms, and fresh petals lie at the base of the pedestal, which shows carved figures. Orange and white fabric backs the niche. No people are visible.2013-09-25A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal beneath an ornate silver arch carved with floral and lion motifs, set among leafy trees. The statue wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth draped over its body, an orange and gold head cloth, and is garlanded with bands of red, yellow and white flower garlands. Several hands hold ritual objects. Pink petals are scattered at its base, with grass and greenery around it. No people are visible.2011-08-10February 25 20132013-02-25September 09 20142014-09-09A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure seated on a dark pedestal under a white ornate arch set among large leafy trees. The figure wears orange and red draped cloth, a red headwrap, a dark rudraksha mala and has an ash-marked forehead. Its raised hands hold ritual objects including a drum-like item and a trident-like staff. A small pink kumkum or offering lies on the base in front. This is a statue, not a living person, and it is not a visible printed name or caption. Photograph of an outdoor shrine setting.2010-10-19September 12 20112011-09-12 +2 copiesDecember 31 20102010-12-31A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in a silver ornate arched niche against a magenta cloth backdrop, draped in orange saffron cloth with orange shawl, wearing layered rudraksha-style red-orange beaded necklaces, an orange headband, and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left hand holds a trident-like emblem and the raised right hand shows abhaya mudra, with bangles on the wrists. Trees and foliage frame the background.2012-02-09A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a silver-framed niche draped with gold and orange fabric. The figure wears an orange and saffron dhoti sash, a jewelled gold necklace, a belt and a saffron head cloth with a red tilak mark. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang from the shoulders, and the deity stands on a dark stone base carved with a seated animal form. A black plaque with Kannada script sits at the base. No living people are visible.2011-09-12 +1 copiesOctober 24 20122012-10-24A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurti, the seated teacher form of Shiva, stands in an outdoor garden beneath a silver-coloured arched frame and leafy trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange and red headband, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs across the chest. Its upper hands hold a drum and a flame, and one lower hand is raised in a gesture of teaching. Carved figures, possibly seated devotees or sages, appear on the rock base beneath the statue. Green shrubs and flowering plants surround the sculpture.2009-09-03A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti sits in an outdoor garden setting. The figure wears a red turban, a red shawl and red dhoti, with a gold-coloured multi-strand necklace and bangles. It holds a club-like and other implements in its raised hands and sits atop a dark pedestal carved with small figures. Behind it hangs a turquoise cloth within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame decorated with carved floral and animal motifs. Trees, a red brick wall and reddish earth surround the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-05-19