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A dark stone deity murti stands in front of foliage, framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the shoulders and around the waist, a saffron head cloth, and a red and yellow tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and white flowers with purple and red blooms hang across its chest. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, including a bell-like item and a small staff. The statue is a sculpture, not a person.

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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands within a silver-framed arch surrounded by green leafy foliage. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Two garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white blooms and purple flowers drape down both sides. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands, and a red tilak mark sits on the forehead. No people are visible.2010-07-07A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor setting with dense green foliage behind it. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban and orange-saffron draped garment with a maroon border, a rudraksha mala, and a red bindi on the forehead. It is adorned with garlands of white flowers, red roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while lower hands rest in a blessing gesture and a small object. The murti is framed by ornate silver panels on either side.2010-01-13A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands within a white carved stone arch, surrounded by green leaves of a tree. The figure wears an orange saffron turban with a red bindi and an orange drape across the chest. Thick garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers hang from the shoulders, and rudraksha beads rest on the chest. Two upraised hands hold a trident-like and a lotus-like implement while other hands make mudra gestures.2010-12-16A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands on a dark pedestal before an ornate silver arch carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped around the body and head, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flower strands hang from the shoulders down to the base. Several arms hold ritual objects.2011-01-22A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors among green leaves. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and a red-and-gold patterned headcloth, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and purple-magenta flowers hang across the chest and shoulders. One raised hand holds a ritual implement, while another hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The statue appears to be in a garden or temple grounds setting.2010-08-01A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors among green leaves. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped as a turban and an orange shawl over the chest, with a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang across the shoulders, and a dark rudraksha mala falls down the chest. One hand holds a trident-like staff and another holds a flower-like emblem, while the lower hands are raised in mudra. The statue is the only subject; no living people are visible.2010-07-22February 23 20082008-02-23A 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.2010-11-30A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti, seated in front of a silver ornate arched frame with repoussé floral and animal motifs, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap and orange headcloth with a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala, and is garlanded with thick yellow marigold and purple flower strands with green leaf binders. Its hands hold objects including a drum-like item and a lotus-like bud. The setting is outdoors with a sandy ground and a low wall behind.2011-01-22September 27 20132013-09-27A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame under trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange head covering, with a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a drum-like item and a bell-like implement. The base is a dark stone pedestal with red offerings at its foot. Green foliage, sandy ground and a small pillar appear around the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-11-30A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands among green leaves outdoors. It wears an orange saffron wrap draped over the body and an orange head cloth, with a red bindi on the forehead. Long garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang from its shoulders, and a rudraksha mala with dark beads falls across the chest. Its raised hands hold a trident-like staff and a small ritual object, while the other hands show mudra gestures.2010-07-22