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A dark stone deity murti sits within a white carved arch set among green trees. The figure wears a pink headdress, a bead necklace, and a yellow dhoti-style garment, and holds lotus-like flowers in raised hands. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on both sides, with scattered pink petals at the base. A green gold-speckled cloth forms the backdrop of the shrine niche. A small carved figure supports the base. No people are visible in the scene.

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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arched shrine niche. The figure wears a yellow turban and a yellow cloth wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant necklace. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang on either side, and a green gold-speckled curtain backs the niche. Trees surround the shrine, and a small black plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present.2011-08-14A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity sits in an ornate silver arch set against an orange and white draped backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a crown, a red-and-white necklace, a rudraksha-like beaded collar, and a yellow-green dhoti. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang on its shoulders, and flowers are heaped at its base on a dark pedestal carved with a reclining figure. No people are visible.2013-09-16September 10 20132013-09-10A black stone deity murti in a white carved arch shrine surrounded by trees. The figure wears a magenta head cloth, a yellow draped garment and a beaded brown and gold necklace. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang down both sides, and pink flowers are placed in the hands and lap. A green cloth with gold spots forms the backdrop, and a small animal figure rests at the base beneath the feet. The scene is an outdoor temple shrine with photo credit text in the corner.2013-06-28September 19 20142014-09-19A black stone statue of a deity murti sits inside an ornate silver arch set against a backdrop of leafy trees. The murti has four arms and a dark face, wears a large jeweled necklace, and sits on a dark pedestal carved with figures. A flowing orange cloth backs the niche, with a purple cloth below it. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers hang from the arms, and a white dhoti covers the lower body. Small flower offerings lie at the base. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the statue, the silver frame and the natural setting.2014-09-03A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in an ornate silver arch set among green leaves. The murti wears a yellow turban and yellow dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Its hands are raised in mudras, and the base carries carved figures. A black plaque in front of the shrine reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No living people are visible.2011-08-13August 15 20142014-08-15A black stone murti of a deity seated in an ornate silver-framed arch within a grove of trees. The figure wears a yellow dhoti, a yellow headband, a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a yellow-and-white sacred thread with decorated ornaments. Red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and an orange and white cloth backs the shrine. The murti is seated on a dark pedestal with carved detail, and a small stone bowl with a raised rim sits nearby in the sandy ground.2013-09-20December 14 20102010-12-14A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched shrine niche, its multiple arms raised in blessing and holding objects, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands, a jewelled necklace and a crown, dressed in a yellow-green cloth. An orange and white drape lines the back of the niche, with trees around the open outdoor setting and offerings of flowers at its base.2013-09-16A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in a silver-framed arched niche against a bright yellow cloth backdrop. The deity has four arms holding a trident-like implement, a drum, and a rosary, with a yellow shawl draped over the body and a yellow turban on the head. Rudraksha malas and white floral garlands hang from the shoulders, and fresh flowers lie at the base. A small black plaque in front of the shrine bears text in Kannada and English. No physical people are present.2011-11-25