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An outdoor shrine under a large spreading tree shows a black stone murti of a seated sage figure wrapped in an orange cloth, wearing an orange turban and garlanded with white and red flower necklaces. The murti is set within a white arched frame and stands on a dark pedestal atop a mound painted bright orange-red. A black-and-white dotted serpent coils around the base of the mound, with a white fan and a small wooden stool placed in front. The paved circular platform, sandy ground and white boundary wall surround the shrine.

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A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-grey arched torana framed by a green tree canopy. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth and is garlanded with white and multicoloured flower chains, with a small flower offering and brass lamps placed on a red-painted mound at its base. An orange-robed attendant stands at the left edge, and a small pedestal bears a dark plaque beneath the statue.2009-06-01June 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of an outdoor shrine under large leafy trees. A dark stone murti of a standing figure in orange cloth, adorned with a marigold garland and a white flower garland, stands within a silver arched frame carved with motifs. The murti sits on a dark pedestal above a red-painted mound, surrounded by a black-and-white dotted border. Brass lamps, a bell, and small offering plates rest at its base, with a white cloth on the ground. No people are visible.2010-01-13Outdoor photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy statue seated beneath a large banyan tree. The statue is draped in orange cloth and decorated with red and yellow marigold garlands. It sits within a white arched stone frame carved with floral and animal motifs, on a raised red-painted platform with a black-and-white dotted border. A small metal pot and a brick-lined area lie in the foreground, and a small plaque sits on the base. Green foliage and bare trunks surround the shrine. No people are visible.2010-07-08Outdoor shrine under large banyan trees with aerial roots. A black stone deity murti with four arms, wearing a red cloth and red-orange garment, a red and white garland and a rudraksha-like bead necklace, stands in a white arched niche backed by an orange-brown cloth. Below it a mound of red-painted stones and offerings surrounds a small black plinth, encircled by a black base with yellow dots on a concrete platform. No people are visible. Red dirt ground, concrete paths, and a blue water bottle at the lower right.2012-10-24An outdoor shrine under a spreading banyan-type tree shows a black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch. The figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulders and a garland of white and orange flowers, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a decorative ornament on the chest. Its hands hold objects at shoulder height. Below sits a mound of red-brown stones with a small rectangular brass plate set into it, encircled by a grey and white serpent sculpture forming a ring on a pale concrete platform. Palm trees, bare ground and scattered stones are visible behind the shrine.2007-05-04A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched niche against a bright magenta backdrop, outdoors among green trees. The figure wears a white dhoti, a multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace, an orange and gold headpiece, and garlands of orange and red flowers draped over the shoulders, with an orange shawl hanging at the sides. The murti rests on a black pedestal with a red-powdered mound of offerings at its base, surrounded by a black-and-yellow dotted border. A small plaque is set on the pedestal. The area around is open dirt and paved ground with small stone structures and red-painted shrines in the background.2013-07-05Outdoor photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi seated in a silver arch on a dark pedestal, draped in orange cloth and wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange turban-like headdress. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. The statue sits within a ring of red-painted stones and a black and white dotted border, with a small brass bell and a plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine. Tall trees and a brick wall form the background. No living people are visible.2010-10-05December 24 20082008-12-24A black stone deity murti seated in a white arched shrine niche with an orange-and-white backdrop, outdoors among trees. The murti wears an orange garment, a red headband, a white garland with a central necklace, and flower garlands in red, orange and yellow draped over its shoulders. A raised mound of red kumkum-coated stones surrounds the shrine, with a small black plaque in front of it. No people are visible; the setting suggests a paduka-puja temple site.2013-09-07Outdoor shrine under a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. A black stone murti of a seated deity sits in a white arched niche with a green draped backdrop, wearing an orange cloth, a red and gold crown or headband, and white and orange flower garlands. Red-painted rocks form a mound at the base, with a small black plaque and a few flowers and lamps in front. The area is a plain dirt and paved ground. No people are visible.2013-09-28Outdoor shrine under a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal is framed by an arched white-silver niche and draped in orange cloth. The figure wears a striped green-and-orange headpiece, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and marigold garlands with white and red flowers hanging down both sides. Its arms hold ritual objects. The base is heaped with red and orange flower petals, and a small plaque sits on the pedestal. Paved paths and bare earth surround the shrine, with orange boundary walls behind the trees. No people are visible.2013-09-25