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A dark grey stone statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha stands under a white arch trimmed with red bands, set beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The statue has an orange cloth tied around its head and draped over its shoulder and body, and it holds objects in its raised hands. The base is a rounded grey pedestal on a square plinth, with a red-orange stone block in front and a garland of colourful flowers hanging at the right edge. Green leaves and aerial roots frame the scene in a shaded outdoor garden setting.

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A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated under a large banyan tree with dangling aerial roots. The sculpture is draped in an orange saffron cloth and wears a white flower garland across its shoulders. It holds a raised hand near its head and sits on a lotus pedestal set on a black base, inside a white and red arched frame with metal guard poles. The ground in front is covered in red powder, and the setting is an outdoor shrine. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone deity murti stands under a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The statue is wrapped in an orange cloth draped over its shoulder and across the body, and a white flower garland hangs around its neck. One raised hand holds an object near the head, and the figure sits on a rounded base set on a black plinth. A white and maroon arched frame with metal supports surrounds the shrine, and the raised red-painted stone platform lies in the foreground beside a sandy ground. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04May 04 20072007-05-04 +1 copiesA black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy sits under a large banyan tree on a red-painted rocky base, draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with white flowers. A carved stone arch frames the figure, and a small shrine structure with a banner is visible in the background among palm trees. No people are present in the scene.2007-05-04A black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy stands under a carved stone arch beneath a large banyan tree, shown as a photo of an outdoor shrine. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a white flower garland, a beaded necklace and a white sacred thread, with a red cloth tied over the head. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands. It sits on a raised red-brown rock platform with a small stone pedestal and a shallow stone basin nearby. Palm trees, dry leaves and open ground appear behind the shrine. No people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree. A black stone statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a long rudraksha mala and holds a staff-like object. In front, a large mound of orange-red painted stone surrounds a small rounded shivalinga-like form, with a small stone bench and a brass bell at the base. Concrete path and white pillars frame the open grounds.2010-10-05A dark stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy sits on a black pedestal under a carved stone arch, surrounded by tree branches and dry leaves outdoors. The murti wears an orange shawl draped over its shoulders and waist, a white flower garland, and a large rudraksha-style ornamental necklace. Its two raised hands hold ritual objects, possibly a drum and a flame-like implement. Small red-tipped stone offerings and a small pot sit at the base. Sunlit palm trees and a fence appear in the background. No living people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands under an ornately carved stone arch beneath a spreading tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue-and-white beaded collar. Its hands hold a drum-like object and other attributes. The statue stands on a dark pedestal set on a red-painted rocky base, with a small brass oil lamp and a wooden tray at the lower right. No living people are visible.2007-05-04August 08 20112011-08-08A black stone murti of a seated deity stands under a carved stone arch in an outdoor grove beneath a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and wrapped around the head, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white ornamental necklace. Its multiple arms hold ritual objects. It sits on a dark pedestal set atop a raised mound of red-painted rocks, with a small brass oil lamp placed on a wooden tray at the base. A shivalinga-like stone form is visible near the base. No people are present.2007-05-04Outdoor photo of a black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The deity wears an orange-red cloth, a white sacred thread, and a garland of flowers, and has a red-and-cream snake coiled around the circular concrete base. Behind the murti is a carved stone arch framing the figure, with a red-painted rocky mound beneath it. Aerial roots hang from the banyan branches, and bare earth and palm trees lie in the background. No people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under an ornate carved stone arch framed by a leafy tree. The murti wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue and gold jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another is raised in blessing, with a ceremonial bracelet on the wrist. The statue rests on a dark pedestal over a rock base with red stains.2007-05-04