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A large dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands against a magenta silk backdrop inside an ornate silver-framed niche. The figure wears a red-pink turban and a flowing red-pink draped cloth, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant on the chest. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang from the shoulders, and small white petals lie on the dark base. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a drum-like implement and a trident-like staff, while one hand is raised in blessing. The base shows carved figures and a sitting animal figure. The statue is shown as a murti, not a living person.

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A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands before a magenta silk backdrop and an ornate silver-toned carved frame. The figure wears a red-pink turban edged with purple, and a matching red-pink drape across the body. It has a red bindi, a rudraksha-style bead mala with a gold pendant, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers draped over both upper arms. The hands hold a drum-like object and other ritual items, and a dark animal figure is visible at the base. No physical people are visible.

A dark stone deity murti stands against an orange draped backdrop, adorned with white and red garlands, scattered purple and pink flowers, and a yellow-orange headband. It wears a bright pink dhoti-style cloth with purple trim, a layered brown and gold beaded necklace, and carries items in its hands. Its base is carved with figures and decorated with orange and pink flowers. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti standing before a bright magenta silk backdrop framed by carved white marble. The figure wears a red-orange turban and a draped red-orange garment with a pink-edged hem, a gold-toned pendant and a double strand of gold beads around the neck. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses hang down both sides, and small flower petals lie on the dark stone pedestal. Two raised hands hold objects including a trident-like implement, and one hand is held in a blessing gesture. A small seated figure appears at the base beneath the statue.

A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure stands against a magenta silk backdrop, draped in coral-pink cloth with lavender edging and wrapped in a matching pink turban. Red and yellow marigold garlands with white flowers hang over both shoulders. A rudraksha mala and a large ornate pendant rest on the chest. The statue's upraised hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, and it sits on a carved dark rock base with small offerings of flowers at its feet. No living people are visible.

A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a silver-framed niche before a magenta silk curtain, outdoors beside green foliage. The murti has four arms, wears a pink-red wrap, a red-and-gold bead necklace with a large pendant, and a red turban with a tilak on the forehead. Yellow and red marigold-and-rose garlands drape over both sides of the figure. The statue is a murti, not a person, so no physical people are present.

A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a black stone pedestal, dressed in a bright pink turban and pink draped cloth with lilac edging. Multiple strands of gold-coloured beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala adorn the figure. Red rose garlands and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders and sides. One hand holds a serpent-topped staff, another a trident, and the front hands are in mudra poses. Behind it hangs a gold-and-silver patterned cloth backdrop. The figure is a statue, not a physical person.

A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity, adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers, a magenta and gold silk dhoti, a gold-and-brown bead necklace, layered silver-white chains and an orange-and-gold turban with a white tilak. The sculpture sits against a teal cloth backdrop beside an ornate silver arch. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue, so no a person candidate is visible.

A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown inside a silver-coloured arched niche with a green and gold-spotted backdrop. The figure wears a hot pink cloth draped over its body and a pink turban, with rudraksha beads and a pendant on the chest. Red, yellow and white flower garlands hang on both sides. Below, a plaque in Kannada and English reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. The setting is outdoors among trees.