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August 12 20072007-08-12A dark stone statue of a seated figure in orange and saffron robes stands inside an ornate white arched frame set among green trees on a dirt ground. The figure wears a saffron head wrap with a red border, a gold necklace, and a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders. Its hands hold objects near the chest, and the base is carved with figures. This is a statue, not a living person.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated on a dark pedestal and draped in an orange-and-maroon cloth with a rudraksha-style necklace, wearing a garland of red, white and yellow flowers. It is set within an ornate silver arch under leafy trees, on a raised mound of orange-painted stones. Small brass bells and a stone platform with a dark bowl sit at the base, with flower petals scattered nearby. A stone plaque at the base is inscribed with Tamil and English text. No people are in the foreground; a distant figure in green clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2011-08-11 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dark pedestal beneath a silver arch with floral carvings, draped in an orange cloth and a maroon-and-orange turban. It wears red, white and yellow marigold garlands and a gold chain, with a small tilak on the forehead. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, and a small mudra is visible. The murti sits on a raised mound coated in orange-red paint, with brass bells and a small dark stone altar with offering flowers in front. Leafy trees surround the open-air shrine, and a few faint background figures are partly visible. No living people are clearly present in the foreground.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arch, set among large shade trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a red-orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, with several arms raised holding objects. Red-orange kumkum-coloured mounds surround the base, and a small plaque in front reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-05A black stone statue of a seated deity murti, shown sideways because the photo is rotated, is dressed in an orange-red cloth and wears long garlands of yellow marigolds with purple and pink flowers. The figure has raised arms holding small objects and a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck. It sits within an ornate silver arch carved with floral and lion-like motifs, set against green leafy trees. No living people are visible. This is a statue, not a person.2010-09-22A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti stands in an outdoor garden beneath a silver-coloured arched frame carved with floral and scroll motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron garment with a matching orange head wrap, a gold chain, and a long multi-coloured flower garland with white and red blossoms draped over the shoulders and arms. Several hands are raised and a small sacred item is held. The base is covered with red-orange powder and a few scattered petals, and a dark plaque sits in front. Trees, bare red earth and a low stone bench surround the shrine under a shaded canopy of leaves.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits under a carved stone arch set among trees. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over its body and a forehead band of orange, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white beaded necklace. Two raised hands hold ritual objects, and a red-painted pedestal with a small brass lamp in front supports the statue. The arch's carved panels and tangled branches frame the scene, with a bare ground and palm trees behind. This is a statue, not a living person, and no people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of Dakshinamurti, seated under a silver arch set beneath large spreading trees. The murti wears an orange cloth, a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and a red-orange turban-like headdress. Its hands hold ritual objects. Below it a base is heaped with red-orange offerings and a small black plaque with inscription is set in front. Dirt ground, a low white wall and a small pillar appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesJanuary 24 20082008-01-24 +1 copiesAugust 26 20112011-08-26