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A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands outdoors beneath a tree with a carved white arch behind it. The murti wears an orange-and-green patterned headwrap and an orange cloth, with a rudraksha mala and a bindi on the forehead. It is draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, and one raised hand holds a small drum-like instrument. Leafy greenery surrounds the statue on a stone base carved with small figures.

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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurti, the seated teacher form of Shiva, stands in an outdoor garden beneath a silver-coloured arched frame and leafy trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange and red headband, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs across the chest. Its upper hands hold a drum and a flame, and one lower hand is raised in a gesture of teaching. Carved figures, possibly seated devotees or sages, appear on the rock base beneath the statue. Green shrubs and flowering plants surround the sculpture.2009-09-03A dark stone statue of a sage-like figure stands within an ornate silver-coloured arch, framed by a large tree canopy. The figure wears an orange and gold head cloth, an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape the shoulders and chest, with a bundle of white and orange flowers hanging at the waist. One raised hand holds a small object, and a carved relief of seated figures appears on the rock base. No living people are visible.2010-08-10 +1 copiesJuly 07 20102010-07-07 +2 copiesA black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, an orange and gold headwrap, and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. The figure holds a snake-like object in one upper hand and a drum-like object in another, with lower hands in gesture poses. No people are visible in the scene.2010-08-28A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange turban with a red bindi, an orange saffron-coloured drape over the shoulders and torso, and a strand of rudraksha beads. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves hang across the chest and arms. The statue is a murti, not a living person, so it is not a person candidate, and no people are visible.2010-07-08A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure stands in a garden beneath a carved white arch. The statue wears an orange and maroon striped turban and an orange saffron-toned wrap, with a rudraksha mala hanging at the chest. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms drape from the shoulders. One hand holds a drum-like object and another raises a sacred item, while leafy green trees fill the background.2010-06-30A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, shown with a tall orange-and-green striped headwear, a red tilak on the forehead, and an orange cloth draped over its body. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses hang across its chest and shoulders, with rudraksha beads visible. It stands beside a carved silver-toned arch and a large banyan tree with green foliage. The base carries relief carvings of seated figures in meditation. No living people are visible.2010-07-08December 16 20102010-12-16A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands under a silver-framed arch amid green foliage. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange headwrap with a red mark on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves hang from the shoulders, and a rudraksha mala rests on the chest. The upper hands hold a trident and a drum-like object, while lower hands are raised in blessing and resting. The statue sits on a carved black pedestal. No physical people are visible.2010-07-08November 16 20092009-11-16A black stone statue of a seated deity murti, dressed in an orange cloth with a green-and-gold bordered wrap draped over one shoulder and a striped orange-and-green cloth turban. The figure wears a red-and-white tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha-style mala, with red and yellow flower garlands hanging across the chest and shoulders. One raised hand holds a staff-like object and the other hand rests at the waist. A silver-toned arched frame stands behind, and leafy tree branches fill the background. Carved relief figures of seated meditators appear on the dark stone base below.2010-07-08A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands among green leaves outdoors. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and body, a striped orange-and-green headband, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its neck and arms are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold foil wraps the upper arm ornaments, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. No living people are visible.2010-07-04