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A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurti seated in a silver-framed arch outdoors, its face and body smeared with yellow-white grain or sandalwood-like offering and scattered pink flower petals on the base. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold-edged cloth and a gold chain stands at left, his right hand touching the statue's forehead while his left hand holds a tray with pink flowers. Tree foliage forms the background, and a dark plaque with carved script sits at the bottom of the pedestal.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A priest in white dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands at the left, bare-chested with sandalwood markings on his arm, pressing a red kumkum mark onto the forehead of a black stone deity murti seated on a rock-like base. The four-armed murti is dusted with yellow turmeric and rice powder, and a small figure lies beneath its base. An ornate silver arch frames the murti, with green trees behind. A gold bowl is visible at the lower left. Pink flowers lie at the base, and offerings of yellow powder cover the platform. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at an outdoor shrine.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA 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 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.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 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 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +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 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.2010-07-15Outdoor 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 priest in a white dhoti with a yellow sash pours liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi seated in lotus-style meditation under a banyan-like tree. The four-armed deity holds a rosary and other implements, and yellow liquid runs down the statue onto its pedestal. A white ornate arch frames the scene. The priest is standing barefoot on an orange-coloured platform. Ritual abhishekam of a deity murti.2010-07-15Outdoor ritual photo under a leafy tree. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold border and bare chest reaches up to anoint the face of a large black stone murti of a seated deity, which is smeared with orange-yellow turmeric paste. The deity holds a lotus-like object and a raised hand. Behind him, a second priest with glasses, a rudraksha-style necklace and white cloth watches. The murti sits on a dark stepped pedestal beneath an ornate white silver-toned arch carved with floral and lion motifs.2011-09-24 +1 copies