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July 23 2006

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A dark stone statue of a figure with a flattened topknot covered by a folded orange-and-cream checked cloth, wearing a white dhoti with a green-bordered shawl. A red tilak mark is on the forehead. Garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers hang over both shoulders. Behind it are green leaves and an ornate silver-coloured carved panel on the right. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2006-07-23July 08 20102010-07-08September 07 20102010-09-07July 08 20102010-07-08A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, is shown in close view outdoors among green leaves. The figure wears an orange and yellow patterned headwrap, a red tilak dot on the forehead, and an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulder. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang across the chest and arms, with a rudraksha mala at the neck. A silver ornate arch frames the left side of the image.2010-07-08A black stone deity murti under a banyan tree, wearing a green and orange patterned headcloth and an orange shawl. It has a red-and-white tilak on the forehead and is adorned with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. A dark rudraksha-style bead mala hangs at the chest, and the murti's raised hand holds a stylised object. A silver-coloured embossed panel stands at the left edge of the frame.2010-07-08A dark stone statue of a seated figure wearing a white cloth with gold borders wrapped as a headdress and draped over the shoulders. A red-orange tilak mark sits on the forehead. Multiple strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest, and a thick garland of red-orange flowers with green leaves and silver thread is draped over the shoulder and arm. The statue's hands rest folded in its lap. Leafy trees and an ornate silver arch appear in the background. A statue depiction, not a physical person.2007-09-24A black stone statue of a sage or guru figure, shown in close-up against green leaves. The head wears an orange and maroon turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. The statue is garlanded with red rose strands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base, and wears a beaded rudraksha-style mala and an orange-red garment. One hand is raised holding a small item. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-08-14Close-up photo of a dark stone statue of a deity murti wearing an orange and maroon turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Garlands of red and white flowers hang over its shoulders. The sculpture's hair swirls at the side, with a carved ceremonial arch and green foliage blurred behind. Part of a stone implement is visible at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17A black stone statue of a sage-like figure stands outdoors among green leaves, wearing an orange and cream brocade turban and an orange-saffron garment with a gold-patterned border. Heavy garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over the shoulders and chest. A long necklace of dark rudraksha beads with gold spacers hangs down the front. The raised right hand is carved in a mudra. A small red bindi-like mark sits on the forehead. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2010-08-28A dark stone statue of a deity murti wearing a striped green-and-gold cloth headwear, a red-and-white tilak mark on the forehead, and an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang around the neck and shoulders, with a brown rudraksha-style mala beneath. Carved stone elements and green leaves appear in the background outdoors.2010-07-08September 14 20102010-09-14 +1 copies