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A black stone statue of a sage stands within an ornate silver arch, framed by trees and sky. The figure wears an orange-saffron head wrap and orange robe, with a rudraksha mala around the neck and a long garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers draped over the shoulders. The hands hold ritual objects. The silver arch is richly carved with floral and scrolling designs. No living people are visible.

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July 20 20102010-07-20November 07 20102010-11-07A black stone statue of a deity murti with multiple arms stands in an ornate silver-edged arched frame set against green foliage. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl draped over the head and an orange robe, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands. A small red tilak mark is visible on the forehead, and the arms hold ritual objects including a drum-like instrument and a bell-shaped item.2009-09-03August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor shrine under a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A black stone murti of a seated figure is draped with a saffron-orange cloth and garlanded with yellow, green, red and purple flower garlands, with a white floral garland over the shoulders. The figure sits on a dark stone base framed by an ornate silver-coloured arch carved with floral motifs. Red-painted platform, brass oil lamps and a small offering tray sit at the base, with sandy ground and a low white wall behind. No people are clearly visible.2010-12-31July 08 20102010-07-08December 14 20102010-12-14A dark stone statue of a seated figure garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers, wrapped in orange and maroon cloth, with a red tilak on the forehead. Silver arch-shaped framing and a banyan tree in the background. The statue is a sculpted depiction, not a live person.2009-07-19 +1 copiesJuly 20 20092009-07-20August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a seated Dakshinamurti-style teacher figure sits on a black carved pedestal under a large banyan tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges, an orange and gold turban, and rudraksha mala beads. Multicoloured marigold and jasmine garlands in yellow, purple and white drape over the shoulders and lap. One raised hand holds a mudra and the other rests on the knee. Relief carvings on the base show smaller seated figures in meditation. The setting is an outdoor temple courtyard with a white wall and red stone behind. No people are present.2010-02-10December 28 20092009-12-28