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April 17 2012

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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dark pedestal beneath a large banyan tree, framed by an ornate silver arch and an orange gold-patterned cloth backdrop. The deity murti wears a purple cloth around its head and body, layered silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and holds implements in its multiple hands. Small brass oil lamps stand before a dark plaque, with flowers at the base, and a red-painted rocky mound surrounds the platform. A tiled walkway with red mats lies in the foreground. No people are visible.2012-04-17A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche with an orange-gold cloth backdrop, draped in purple cloth and wearing layered gold necklaces, a red forehead mark and a head wrap. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang from its shoulders, and it holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Its base sits on a red rock-like platform with a brass oil lamp and a dark plaque reading Dakshiramurthi shrine. Tall trees shade the open outdoor shrine.2012-04-07 +2 copiesA black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti sits in a silver-framed arched shrine against an orange patterned cloth backdrop, under trees. The figure wears a red headcloth, red drape, white bead necklaces and a white waist cord, with garlands of red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture, and others hold a drum and a flame-like object. Two brass oil lamps and a brass bowl sit on a stone plinth before a sign reading Dakshinamurthi shrine, with red-painted rock around the base. No people are visible.2012-04-06A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a seated four-armed deity murti, sits in an ornate silver arched niche with an orange-gold curtain behind it. The figure wears a lavender-purple cloth draped over the body and head, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple strands of gold and beaded necklaces, and marigold garlands in yellow and pink. A small brass oil lamp sits on a granite step below, and the base is covered in red-painted rocks under trees. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine.2012-04-07April 01 20122012-04-01A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a purple cloth and wearing a white and silver garland and ornaments with a purple headband. Behind it stands an arched silver frame with a red curtain. The base is a red-dusted mound with a small plaque beneath. Trees and paved ground surround the shrine in an outdoor garden setting. The plaque reads Dakshinamurthi, and the statue is a depiction rather than a living person.2012-05-16August 02 20122012-08-02Photo 11725144A black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal in an outdoor setting with trees behind it. The figure has four arms and wears a blue draped cloth, a multi-strand gold necklace and a garland of pink and yellow flowers. A red and orange patterned backdrop frames it between ornate silver-toned arched panels, and a small red flower offering rests at its feet. No people are visible.2012-04-01April 03 20122012-04-03A dark stone deity murti with four arms is seated against a backdrop of orange and gold patterned fabric. The murti wears a lavender draped garment, a lavender head wrap with a red jewelled ornament, and layered gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones, plus a jewelled waist belt. One hand holds a yellow flower, another a trident-like staff, and the upper hands hold a drum and a flame-shaped object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted murti.2012-04-17April 07 20122012-04-07