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A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style neck garland, performs an aarti with a brass lamp beside a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dwarf-demon pedestal, holding a flame, drum, lotus and other objects in multiple hands. A silver ceremonial arch frames the murti, with trees behind and red-painted stone base; a small Dakshinamurthy shrine plaque and a fruit offering sit at the base. The priest's face is not clearly identifiable, and he is not presented as a person.

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A photograph of a temple scene under a tree. On the left, a standing male priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red-and-white flower garland around his neck and bangles on his wrist, holds a small brass bell and a handbell-like puja vessel while he stands barefoot on a red-painted base. Beside him stands a large dark stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity, seated in a cross-legged pose on a carved pedestal, with a red tilak on the forehead and a crown-like headdress, holding objects in several hands. An ornate silver-coloured arched torana frame surrounds the image, and a lamp and an orange fruit sit on a stone offering slab at the base. Trees with green leaves fill the background.2011-12-28A man in an orange saffron wrap and gold necklace performs a puja at a black stone deity murti seated in a lotus-like posture with multiple arms holding ritual objects. He holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame and brass bells toward the murti's raised hand. The deity has a tilak mark on the forehead and a crown. Silver-toned ornamental arch frames the scene against green trees.2011-12-28A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold bead necklace, standing beside a large black stone deity murti. The priest holds a brass lamp-style vessel with bells, performing an arati-style offering toward the multi-armed black stone figure, which has a red tilak and a crown-like headdress. A silver-toned ornate arch frames the scene under trees. The murti sits on a dark pedestal with carved relief figures at its base.2011-12-28A young man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-beaded necklace rings a handheld bell beside a dark stone deity murti seated in a yoga posture, with four arms and a crown. A small oil lamp with a flame sits on a metal plate near the statue, under a silver-coloured ornate arch surrounded by green trees. The scene appears to be an outdoor puja. The statue is dark stone with a red tilak on the forehead.2011-12-28A priest in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap, with a beaded mala necklace and bangles, stands at left performing an aarti with a lit oil lamp held toward a black stone deity murti. The murti is four-armed, seated in lotus position, with a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a large necklace and armlets, and holds ritual objects in its hands including a small bell and a trident-like item. The murti stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame amid green leafy trees. The priest's face is partly turned toward the flame.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of an outdoor puja at a black stone deity murti seated under an ornate silver-toned arch framed by green tree foliage. A devotee in an orange saffron cloth and a gold bead necklace stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward the murti and a small brass bell in his other hand. The black murti has a crown, a red tilak on its forehead, multiple raised arms, and jewelled ornaments. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible; the devotee is a priest performing the ritual.2011-12-28A photograph of a temple ritual outdoors. A man in an orange saffron dhoti-style wrap and a gold beaded necklace stands at left, holding a brass lamp with a flame toward a black stone deity murti with four arms, seated, adorned with a crown and red flower and a bindi-like mark on the forehead. A brass bell is held in his other hand near his side. Behind the murti is a carved white stone arch and green leafy trees. Ritual lamp offering, puja setting.2011-12-28A devotee in saffron-orange draped clothing with gold borders stands barefoot with hands folded in prayer before a black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthy in a silver arched shrine. The figure, shown in orange cloth with a red-and-orange headcloth, holds ritual objects in multiple hands and rests on a small black base. A red-stone platform with brass lamps surrounds the shrine, and tall trees shade the open courtyard. A printed plaque on the shrine reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. The devotee wears a dark rudraksha-style mala and has hair tied up at the back.2011-09-11December 28 20112011-12-28A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands on a black pedestal inside a silver-coloured ornate arch, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange cloth draped across the body with a red-bordered edge, and holds implements in its raised hands, including a small drum-like object and a flower-like item. Beneath the figure, carved small figures are visible on the base. This is a photograph of a statue, with no living people present.2007-08-26A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a stone-arched shrine under leafy trees. A young man in an orange saffron dhoti and wrap stands at left with a bangle on his raised wrist, lifting a white conch shell above his head to pour sacred water. Facing him is a large black stone deity murti with multiple arms, seated in a cross-legged pose with a crown-like headdress and flanked by a carved arch. Water glistens on the dark stone, and a small orange flower sits at the base. Anyone not clearly seen is not described.2011-12-28