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A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within an ornately carved stone arch, framed by leafy tree branches and a dry open field behind. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its head and body, a white flower garland, a blue and gold jewelled necklace, and a white beaded chain. Its upper hands hold a drum and a flame or lotus-like object, while the lower hands are held in gesture.

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A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in front of a leafy tree, framed by ornate silver-plated arch panels. The figure wears an orange and maroon cloth draped over the body, an orange-and-purple striped headcloth, and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a flame, while the lower hands are in mudra poses. The setting is outdoors among green foliage.2010-08-06A black stone murti of a seated deity under an ornate carved stone arch, framed by a dense canopy of green leaves and branches. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and arms, a broad white flower garland, a layered blue and white beaded necklace, and a white bead necklace. Two raised hands hold ritual objects, and a palm tree is visible behind. a person is not visibly present; this is a statue, so no candidate appears in person.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 photograph of a black stone deity murti with four arms, seated within an ornate silver arched frame carved with floral and scroll motifs, set against green foliage. The murti wears an orange and red saffron-toned cloth draped over the body and a saffron-red headband with a yellow flower at the forehead, a red tilak mark, and a long rudraksha mala with a rudraksha bead necklace. Its upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, while the lower hands are in mudra gestures.2011-01-17A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within a carved stone arch framed by trees and palms. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a white flower garland, a white beaded necklace, and a blue-and-white ornamental collar. It holds a drum-like object and other implements in its raised hands. The statue sits on a black pedestal atop a red rocky mound edged with black-and-white pebbles, with a small wooden tray of offerings at its base. No people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands outdoors among leafy trees, wearing an orange and maroon cloth wrapped as a turban with a yellow flower, an orange-and-red sash over the shoulders, and a dark rudraksha-style mala. The statue holds a small drum-like instrument in one raised hand and gestures with others, while a carved white stone arch with floral and leaf motifs frames the right side.2011-01-17A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated cross-legged in front of a turquoise sequined curtain, framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels. The figure wears an orange headcloth with a red tilak, an orange sash and dhoti with gold trim, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas and a gold necklace. Two upper hands hold ceremonial objects, the lower hands show a mudra and rest on a book-like object. Statue only; no physical people are present.2013-03-06A black stone statue of a seated four-armed deity, shown as Dakshinamurthy under a banyan tree, stands in a carved stone arch. The murti wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and a white flower garland with a blue and gold ornamental collar. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another a flame or ritual item, while the base carries carved figures of seated meditators. Dense banyan branches and green leaves fill the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a seated sage in orange and maroon saffron cloth, wearing an orange and maroon head wrap, a long rudraksha mala hanging from the neck, and holding a small object in one raised hand. The statue sits on a dark pedestal with carved figures in relief at its base. It stands under a banyan tree, with aerial roots hanging in the foreground and white carved stone pillars framing it on either side. No living people are visible. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person, and its iconography does not clearly identify a specific figure.2010-08-06An outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated beneath a carved stone arch amid tree branches. The deity wears a bright orange cloth draped over the head and body, a white jasmine-style garland, a blue and white jewelled necklace, and a white beaded garland at the waist. Its four arms hold a drum, a trident-like staff and a flower-like object, with one hand in abhaya pose. A red-painted rock base and a small brass oil lamp sit in the foreground, with a red lingam-shaped stone to the right.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity figure seated within an ornate silver-toned arch with floral and animal carvings. The figure wears an orange-saffron dhoti and matching orange shawl with maroon borders, a saffron-and-maroon headwrap with a yellow flower, a red tilak on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala. One hand holds a small hand drum-like object, another a trident-like staff, and the other hands are in mudra poses. Green leafy trees fill the background. This is a statue, not a living person.2011-01-17A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits on a black rock pedestal beneath an ornately carved stone arch set among leafy tree branches. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange turban, with a white jasmine garland and a blue and white beaded collar. Its hands hold a drum and a flame-like object, and a white beaded bracelet is on one wrist. Carved relief figures, including a seated meditating figure, decorate the rock base. A red-painted base is at the bottom. No living people are visible.2007-05-04