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A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, shown seated under a large banyan tree within a silver-coloured ornate arch. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange and green striped headwrap, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves hang from its shoulders to the base. Relief carvings of seated yogis decorate the stone pedestal, and the foliage of the tree fills the background.

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A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, an orange and gold headwrap, and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. The figure holds a snake-like object in one upper hand and a drum-like object in another, with lower hands in gesture poses. No people are visible in the scene.2010-08-28A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a rocky base, wearing an orange cloth wrap and an orange-and-green striped headband with a red bindi. Long white jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders and chest, with red roses, green leaves, marigolds and gold-wrapped kalasha-style ornaments tied on the arms and base. Carved figures climb the rock beneath. Behind it, green leaves and branches of a banyan tree fill the frame, and a silver-repoussé arch stands at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-04A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands under a leafy tree within an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a red tilak mark on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Two long garlands of yellow, white, purple and red-orange flowers drape over both shoulders down to the base. One hand holds a snake-like object and another a lotus-like item, while the remaining hands show mudras. A small purple emblem appears at the lower left corner of the photo, and the statue sits on a dark stone pedestal against green foliage.2010-07-07July 08 20102010-07-08A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame, with green trees behind it. The figure wears an orange turban and an orange shawl over a dark-bordered orange garment, with a rudraksha mala across the chest and a red bindi on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and red flowers with green leaves hang from the shoulders to the base, and white paper strips are draped among them. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another a flame-shaped object, while the other hands are raised or rest at the waist. Flower petals lie on the stone pedestal. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-07-10A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits under a silver arch carved with floral motifs in an outdoor garden beneath a large banyan tree. The murti wears an orange-and-maroon cloth, an orange headband, and rudraksha beads, and is draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with red and purple flowers. Its raised hands hold a drum and a flame, and a carved relief of seated figures appears at its base. A black pedestal with a Kannada inscription and a small white cloth offering rest at the front, with red-painted base stones below. No living people are visible.2010-08-08February 23 20082008-02-23A black stone statue of a seated deity murti, dressed in an orange cloth with a green-and-gold bordered wrap draped over one shoulder and a striped orange-and-green cloth turban. The figure wears a red-and-white tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha-style mala, with red and yellow flower garlands hanging across the chest and shoulders. One raised hand holds a staff-like object and the other hand rests at the waist. A silver-toned arched frame stands behind, and leafy tree branches fill the background. Carved relief figures of seated meditators appear on the dark stone base below.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08A dark stone statue of a seated sage figure under a large banyan tree, wearing an orange cloth, a gold-and-green patterned headwrap with a red vermilion dot on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, and its upraised hand holds a flame-like sacred object. Carved reliefs of meditating figures decorate the base, and a silver arch frames the statue. A partially visible person in white stands at the right edge.2010-07-08July 08 20102010-07-08A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy stands under a silver-coloured ornate arch framed by green tree foliage. The four-armed murti wears an orange cloth wrapped around the body and an orange-and-green striped headcloth, with a red tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both shoulders to the base. A rudraksha mala hangs on the chest. One hand holds a drum, another a flame, and the others are raised in mudra. Small carved figures decorate the pedestal. No people are visible.2010-07-08