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September 13 20132013-09-13September 13 20132013-09-13October 12 20132013-10-12September 27 20132013-09-27A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands outdoors beneath a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a white flower garland with a blue-and-gold ornamental necklace. One hand raises a small object near the head, and the figure rests on a dark stone base set on a red rock pedestal. A carved stone pillar stands to the left, with palms, sandy ground and a distant structure behind. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits inside a silver-framed arched niche outdoors among dense green trees and hanging vines. The figure wears a yellow headband, a red and orange dhoti-style garment, a red-and-gold sash, and a beaded rudraksha-style mala with a large pendant, and holds ritual objects in several hands. Behind it hangs an orange and white cloth with gold trim and a diamond-patterned border. Small red offerings sit on the stone base.2013-09-13August 24 20142014-08-24July 08 20102010-07-08A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity sits on a carved pedestal inside an ornate silver-toned arched shrine frame, set before a deep red curtain. The figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti-style garment, layered white and red beaded necklaces, and a jewelled headpiece, with red-and-white flower garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a conch-like object. Banyan-type trees and a stone-paved courtyard surround the shrine in bright daylight. No people are visible.2018-02-02 +2 copiesA black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red velvet, set outdoors among trees. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and a yellow head cloth, with layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold pendant, and red garlands drape its shoulders and sides. One hand holds a club-like object and another holds a lotus-like emblem. The figure sits or stands on a black pedestal, with red-stained offering stones and a small nameplate at its base. Dry earth, leafy branches, and a red boundary wall surround the shrine.2013-02-01A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands in a white stone arched niche amid dense green tree foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange and yellow headband, and a rudraksha-style mala. Its hands hold ritual objects, and red-orange offerings or stones sit at the base. A black pedestal carries a small engraved plaque. Yellow flowers grow behind the shrine. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-08-06A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal within an ornate silver-coloured arch, set among large leafy trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-orange head covering, and is draped with a garland of yellow and purple flowers and a rudraksha-style mala. Several arms hold ritual objects, and the figure sits upon a carved base with a bull-like form. The ground is bare earth with grass patches, and a red-painted base sits at the foot.2010-11-30