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A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurti seated in a yogic posture atop a rocky base with small carved figures, set before an ornate white arch under green trees. A priest with a shaved head, white dhoti with gold border and a bare upper body pours water from a silver vessel over the statue's head in an abhishekam. He wears a gold necklace and white marks on his arms. A black plaque in Kannada script sits at the base of the statue.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold-yellow borders stands on red-orange steps pouring water from a silver vessel over a black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in meditation posture. The deity has a tall crown and holds a lotus bud and other objects in its hands. An ornate white stone arch frames the statue, with green trees behind. Water streams down the black murti.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA shaven-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders pours water from a silver vessel over a black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated in meditation posture. The stone image is seated on a carved base and the priest's arms are raised above it. A silver arch with floral and scroll carving frames the statue, and green trees form the background. The priest wears a gold chain and sacred ash marks on his arm. Water streams down the statue, indicating abhishekam ritual bathing.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA man in white ritual clothing pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi during abhishekam, under a silver-framed arch amid green leafy trees. He wears a white shirt, white dhoti with a yellow sash, and a gold bangle, and his arms are raised high to pour the water. The black stone figure has four arms, one hand raised with a mudra, and ornate carved jewelry, with water streaming over its head and body. Lush foliage fills the background.2010-07-15A priest in white dhoti and shawl with yellow border and orange undercloth performs abhishekam on a large black stone deity murti under a carved white stone arch set among green trees. He holds a silver kalasha pot high, pouring water over the figure's head and shoulders, with a sacred ash mark on his arm. The multi-armed black figure holds a lotus and other implements and sits in a meditative pose on a black pedestal. Water streams down the stone.2011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a broad leafy tree. A large black stone statue of Dakshinamurti is seated on a pedestal, with four arms holding objects, and a silver arch with floral and animal relief frames it. A bald priest in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders stands at left and holds a lit oil lamp toward the statue. The statue wears garlands, red kumkum on its head and a dusting of yellow powder on its base. A small black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada, and red-painted rock forms the base. Clear bottles and a brass vessel sit at the lower edge.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA bald priest with a bare upper body, wearing white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, stands at left holding an oil lamp up toward a large black stone Dakshinamurti murti seated under a silver arch on a red-painted base beneath a leafy tree. The murti has multiple arms holding a drum, a flame and other objects, with a crown and red flower garland, and is dusted with yellow powder. Offerings of flowers and turmeric-like powder lie on the pedestal, and a small stone bench and a black-stone plaque sit in front. The scene is an outdoor shrine ritual of aarti before the deity.2011-09-24 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a priest performing abhishekam on an orange and black smeared Dakshinamurti deity murti standing on a black pedestal under a silver-framed arch. The priest, a man in a white dhoti and white shawl with an orange border, wears dark sunglasses and a tilak, and holds a silver vessel with both hands, pouring liquid over the statue. The statue has four arms, one holding a drum-like object and one raised, surrounded by dense green tree foliage. A stone plaque at the base is partially visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi under a large tree. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow cloth sash stands on the left, raising a golden kalasha with both hands and pouring milk over the statue's head. The white liquid streams down the black stone figure, which holds a rudraksha-style mala and a drum in its raised hands. Green leaves and branches form the backdrop, with an ornate silver-covered arch behind.2010-07-15A priest in white dhoti and white shirt with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala pours water from a gold vessel onto a large black stone deity murti during abhishekam. Water streams over the carved figure with multiple arms, standing on a tiered black pedestal with a carved base. An ornate white arch frames the scene, with green leafy branches and small red berries overhead. Orange cloth lies at the base. The priest's shaved head and bare feet are visible; no other people appear.2009-12-16