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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated on a rock beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped around the body and head, a white flower garland, a blue and silver necklace, and bangles. Its upper hand is raised near the head holding a small object, and the lower hands rest in the lap. Below the seat, carved relief figures of a seated sage and a small deity appear. An ornately carved stone arch frames the statue at right, and an iron pole stands beside it. The statue is a deity murti, not a person.

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A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits under a carved stone arch within a banyan-tree canopy. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped over the shoulders and lap and an orange head wrap, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white beaded collar. Its hands hold a drum-like instrument and a flame-shaped object, and a small seated figure is carved on the pedestal below. The base is painted red and the arch is ornately carved with floral and animal motifs. No living people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti under a large spreading banyan tree, wrapped in an orange cloth with an orange headband. It wears a white flower garland and blue beaded ornaments, and holds a raised object in one hand. The statue sits on a black pedestal and a red-painted rock base, beside a carved stone arch and a small brass oil lamp. Carved figures decorate the seat and pillar, and a rural palm-fringed setting lies behind it. 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It holds a damaru-like drum in one raised hand and a flame or fire-like object in another, with a deer-like form near its base. The statue rests on a black plinth above a red textured rock platform. A small brass oil lamp and a few loose white petals sit on a wooden board at the lower left. 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.2007-05-04An 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.2007-05-04Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti seated in an ornate carved stone arch beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The figure wears an orange cloth over the shoulders and head, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace and a white bead mala. Two hands hold ritual objects. The murti sits on a dark pedestal set on a rough red-painted rock mound. In front, a small wooden platform holds brass oil lamps and a few leaves. Dry ground and trees surround the shrine. No people are visible.2007-05-04A 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 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 photograph of an outdoor shrine under a leafy tree. A dark stone deity murti with four arms sits within a carved stone arch, wrapped in an orange cloth with an orange headcloth and draped in white flower garlands and a multi-strand jeweled necklace. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. The murti rests on a black pedestal set atop a rounded mound of red-painted stones. A small wooden platform in front holds a lamp and scattered flower petals. Dry leaves cover the ground, and open grounds lie beyond the trees. No people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor photo of a black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated under a carved stone arch amid trees. The statue wears an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white and orange flower garland, a blue and white ornamental necklace and a white bead mala. Its raised hands hold a trident-like emblem and a small drum-like object. The statue sits on a black pedestal atop a rough red-painted rock mound, with a small wooden board and bells placed at its base. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a deity stands among trees beside a carved stone pillar. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped over its shoulders and head, a blue and white ornate necklace, and white flower garlands. Several arms hold objects, and a silver bracelet is on one wrist. Green leaves and branches frame the scene, with a bright sky behind. The pillar has relief carvings of foliage and figures.2007-05-04