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A dark stone deity murti stands within an ornate cream-coloured arched stone frame set among trees and rocks. The figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over its shoulders, a large red and white necklace with a central pendant, and holds objects in its raised hands. In the foreground a seated person in orange robes and a dark waist band offers a brass aarti plate with a row of lit wicks, while the cloth-wrapped figure faces the murti. Scattered boulders and leafy branches surround the shrine.

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March 14 20052005-03-14A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands under an ornately carved stone arch beneath a spreading tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue-and-white beaded collar. Its hands hold a drum-like object and other attributes. The statue stands on a dark pedestal set on a red-painted rocky base, with a small brass oil lamp and a wooden tray at the lower right. No living people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under an ornate carved stone arch framed by a leafy tree. The murti wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue and gold jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another is raised in blessing, with a ceremonial bracelet on the wrist. The statue rests on a dark pedestal over a rock base with red stains.2007-05-04A black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy stands under a carved stone arch beneath a large banyan tree, shown as a photo of an outdoor shrine. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a white flower garland, a beaded necklace and a white sacred thread, with a red cloth tied over the head. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands. It sits on a raised red-brown rock platform with a small stone pedestal and a shallow stone basin nearby. Palm trees, dry leaves and open ground appear behind the shrine. No people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated within an ornately carved stone arch set among tree branches outdoors. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a blue and white jeweled collar, and white flower garlands. Its upper hands hold a drum and a trident-like implement while the lower hands are in a gesture of blessing. The statue sits on a dark pedestal atop a red-painted rocky base, with a small wooden tray, a small brass bell and offerings placed in front. No people are visible.2007-05-04A 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 murti of a four-armed deity seated in an outdoor shrine beneath a carved stone arch framed by a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and a band across the head, a white jasmine garland, a blue and white beaded necklace, and a white bead mala. Its hands hold ritual objects. The seat is dark and carved with figures, set on a red stone base with a small wooden offering tray in front holding flower petals and a lamp. No people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor shrine set among trees, showing a dark-hued four-armed deity murti standing in front of a white arched stone frame. The murti wears an orange garment and red turban-like headwear, a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and holds implements in its hands with red flowers. Below, a smaller orange-draped figure with a red headcloth and tilak sits on a rough stone base edged in black-and-white painted pattern. Red flower offerings lie on the base, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. Lush green foliage frames the scene.A black stone murti of a four-armed deity sits on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch framed by foliage. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and head, a white flower garland, a layered blue-and-white bead necklace and a white flower chain at the wrist. Its raised hands hold a drum and a lotus-like object. Below, a red stone base holds a small wooden tray with a brass bell and a white flower offering. No people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor shrine beneath a white arched frame with carved lion-like finials, surrounded by green trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, an orange turban with a red top, a heavy decorated necklace, and holds a staff and other implements in its hands. Behind it, a golden hooded cobra canopy arches over the figure. In front, a small lingam-like stone form is draped in orange cloth and red flower garlands, set on a mound of rounded reddish stones edged with a black and white pebble border. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a plate with a brass vessel, and a kalasha-style pot sit on a patterned mat in the foreground, with red flowers scattered at the base. No people are visible.Outdoor photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, seated under a large banyan tree with spreading branches. The murti has four arms and wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and head, a white and gold necklace, and a white flower garland. It sits within a carved stone arch on a black pedestal, set on a mound of red-painted rocks ringed by a white and black pebble border. Palm trees and dry ground appear in the background. No people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of a dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated outdoors beneath a leafy tree with an ornately carved arch behind it. The statue wears a bright orange-saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and wrapped around its head, a white jasmine-style garland, a blue and gold jewelled necklace and white beaded bracelets. Its hands hold ritual objects and one hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The statue rests on a carved stone base amid green foliage and dangling aerial roots.2007-05-04