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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in a temple setting, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, magenta flowers and green fern fronds. The murti wears an orange-red dhoti and matching shawl, a red and gold turban, a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest, and gold armlets and shoulder ornaments. It holds a long wooden staff with an orange cloth tied near its top, and its raised hand shows a gold mudra. Green foliage is visible behind the garlanded figure. No physical people are present.

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A black stone deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, dressed in a red silk garment with a red and gold headcloth and a long rudraksha mala. Gold ornaments cover its shoulders and arms, one hand holds a long staff, and garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds frame the figure against a silver-toned backdrop with green foliage behind. The image is a photograph of the statue, with no visible people.2010-07-27Close photo of a black stone murti with a smooth carved face, a red bindi on the forehead, and an orange-red turban with gold-patterned border. It wears a red garment with gold border, a dark rudraksha mala hanging on the chest, and ornate gold armour-like shoulder pieces and collar. Bright yellow and magenta flower garlands frame the figure, and a gold staff with an orange cloth tied near the top rises at the left.2010-07-27 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A black stone deity murti dressed in gold ornaments is photographed frontally, wearing an orange and gold brocade turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Layers of red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands drape over its shoulders and chest, with rudraksha and tulsi-like beaded malas across the chest. Gold armlets, a gold necklace and gold arm ornaments frame the figure, and hanging strands of magenta flowers form a backdrop behind it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-19A close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship. The face is dark with a red tilak mark on the forehead. It wears a red and purple brocade turban with gold zari patterning and a gilded crown-like headpiece. Heavy gold ornamental necklaces and a gold-embossed chest covering cover the body, with a dark rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands drape around the figure, and magenta flower strands hang in the background. No people are visible. +1 copiesJuly 15 20112011-07-15A dark-faced deity murti is adorned with a large garland of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves that frame it on both sides. The figure wears a red headcloth, a golden armour-like chest plate and shoulder pieces, and a gold waist belt with a red cloth draped over the lap. It holds a long wooden staff with a red-orange cloth tied to it, and a silver canopy is visible behind, with trees overhead. No living people are visible.2009-07-07A dark stone or black-painted statue of a seated saint-like figure is adorned for a festival. The figure wears an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a deep orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, multiple strands of gold and wooden-bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. Its raised gold-plated hands hold a long wooden staff, and the entire figure is framed by dense garlands of marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A golden ornate arm band and armour-like shoulder pieces adorn the statue. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Canopy fabric in red is visible at the top.2013-07-22A photograph of a decorated Dakshinamurti shrine outdoors beneath trees. A black stone deity murti stands at the centre, dressed in an orange cloth and wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. It is framed by a silver arch and garlanded with thick bands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Golden hands hold a staff and a ritual object, and a gold pedestal sits below. A small brass lamp and scattered petals lie on the red base. A black plaque carries Kannada script reading Dakshinamurthi Shrine. No people are visible.2011-07-15A black stone murti of a seated deity, adorned in gold jewellery including a layered silver-and-gold necklace with a red central stone, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and gold armlets. An orange-red turban or cloth covers the head, and the figure is garlanded with white and purple flower strands. Silver-embossed arches frame the murti against red draped fabric, a typical temple setting for a deity murti during abhishekam or darshan.2010-02-12A seated black stone murti of a deity, dressed in gold armour and a red-orange cloth with a red turban, holding a long staff. The murti sits in a silver arched shrine with an orange backdrop, heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, red and white flowers, and purple blooms rest at the base. A partially visible person in white stands at the left edge. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so the a person field is depiction only if a candidate were present; here no candidate is depicted.2009-07-07A black stone deity murti with a gold-covered torso and a red-and-gold turban wrapped in orange and purple silk. The murti is adorned with a dense cascade of red roses, a yellow marigold garland at the chest, and dark and wooden rudraksha-style beads. A red tilak marks the forehead. Hanging magenta flower strands fill the background. No people are visible, and this is a close photo of the murti rather than a physical person.2010-08-19