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A large dark grey stone sculpture of a multi-armed deity seated in a yogic pose on a rocky plinth, beneath a canopy of carved hooded serpent hoods. Several arms hold objects including a snake and a small drum-like item. Below, carved relief panels show a reclining figure, a deer, a bull and a meditating yogi. Green trees and stone blocks surround the statue, with two people standing at the left edge in white clothes. The statue is a sculpted deity murti, not a living person.

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A large dark grey carved stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors among trees at a stone-carving workshop. The figure sits atop a hooded serpent canopy with a crown, its raised hands holding objects, and one leg folded across a lotus-like seat. Below, carved relief panels show a reclining small figure, a deer, a seated bull-like animal and a meditating yogi in lotus pose. Two people in white clothing stand at the left edge near unfinished stone blocks and a thatched shed, with a cut stone pillar nearby.A large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown under a canopy of green banyan leaves. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged pose on a carved rock base decorated with animal and figure reliefs, holding a drum and a flame-like object in the upper hands, with the mudra hand raised in front. The face is serene and smiling, and the figure wears a broad ornamented collar and armlets. No people are present.2010-07-15A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in lalitasana on a rocky base carved with figures and animals, set among green leaves and tree branches outdoors. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a cobra-entwined object, and the raised hands show mudras. Ornate necklaces and armlets adorn the figure. No physical people are present.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown outdoors beneath leafy tree branches. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged posture on a rock base carved with small figures, including a bull and a prostrate figure beneath the feet. One hand holds a serpent aloft, another rests in a teaching gesture, and the upper arms hold a drum-like object and a flame-like item. The statue wears a headband, a ringed neck ornament, bracelets and a sash. Marigold flowers are visible at the lower left.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesSeptember 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a pedestal within a white ornate arch frame, set outdoors among trees. The figure wears a saffron turban, a gold necklace, layered rudraksha-style beads, and a cream dhoti-like drape. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang across the shoulders and arms, and marigold petals and offerings lie at the base. The figure holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects in its hands. An orange and gold cloth backdrop hangs behind the murti, and a small animal figure sits at the foot of the pedestal.2013-10-13A dark grey stone statue of Dakshinamurti, a four-armed seated deity murti, shown in a garden setting with green leaves behind it. The figure sits in a cross-legged pose with one leg folded over the other. One upper hand holds a serpent, another raises a flame, another holds a small book or tablet, and the remaining hand is in a teaching gesture. The figure wears a sacred thread, a broad necklace, armbands and a tall headdress. Carved animal figures appear at the base. No living people are visible.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, a four-armed seated deity murti under a large banyan tree, with carved ornate silver-toned arch framing its left side. The figure wears a crown, a vermilion tilak and a sacred thread and holds a flame, a drum, a rudraksha-style mala and a snake, with red flowers offered at its hands and base. Carved figures at the pedestal depict a bull and a seated meditating figure beneath the murti. No people are visible; this is a statue photographed outdoors.2005-12-31A black stone statue of a four-armed seated deity murti, identified by iconography as Dakshinamurthi, sits in a cross-legged posture on a rocky pedestal carved with small figures. One hand holds a small drum, another a flame, while the remaining hands show mudras. The statue is framed by an ornate silver-toned arch with lion motifs, set against green tree foliage. No people are visible.2010-07-15A large dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a rock pedestal in an outdoor setting with green trees behind. The figure wears a black cloth with gold trim, a leopard-print sash, a rudraksha mala with brass bells, and a black headband with a white forehead band and red bindi. Garlands of red roses and white jasmine hang from the shoulders. One hand holds a drum-like instrument and another is raised in abhaya mudra. Carved reliefs at the base show a small seated figure and a reclining figure with flowers placed before it. An orange cloth backdrop stands behind the statue. No living people are visible.2012-05-11