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A 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.

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A 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 dark stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornately carved stone arch set among leafy trees. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over the body and an orange headband, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white jeweled necklace. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another a lotus-like flower, while others are held in gesture. The figure sits on a dark rock pedestal with carved reliefs, above a red-painted base. Outdoors, a sunny setting with trees behind.2007-05-04A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a black pedestal, wrapped in orange cloth draped over the shoulders and lap, with a white and orange flower garland and a large blue-and-white jeweled necklace. The figure holds ritual objects in its upper hands, including a drum-like item and a lotus-shaped object. The murti sits within an ornately carved stone arch, surrounded by leafy trees. In the foreground, a red-painted base holds a wooden tray with brass bells and white offerings. No people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated beneath a tree within an ornate carved stone arch. The murti wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its head and shoulders, a white jasmine-style garland, and a large blue and gold jeweled necklace. Its hands hold a drum and a flame-like object while others are raised in mudra. Green leaves and branches of a tree fill the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2007-05-04A 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 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 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.2007-05-04A 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 statue of a four-armed deity murti seated under an ornate carved stone arch beneath a tree canopy. The figure wears a bright orange draped cloth, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace and a white bead necklace, with an orange head covering. Two hands hold objects raised at the shoulders while the lower hands rest in front. The seated figure sits on a dark base over a red painted rock platform with a small wooden tray holding offerings and a small lamp in front. No people are visible in the scene.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 deity murti stands within an ornately carved stone arch, framed by green leafy tree branches and blue sky. The four-armed figure wears an orange-saffron cloth over its shoulders and a dhoti-like drape, a tall orange turban-like headwrap, and a broad necklace of blue and white beaded jewellery. White flower garlands hang across its chest and waist, with marigold-orange blossoms at the lower garland. It holds a ritual staff in one raised hand and a lotus-like object in another, with the lower hands in mudra gestures. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a living person.2007-05-04A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under a leafy tree canopy, framed by an carved stone arch. The figure wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulders and a vertical tilak mark on the forehead beneath an orange head wrap. A white flower garland hangs across the chest, with a blue and gold ornamental necklace and a second beaded necklace. The upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus bud, while the lower hands are raised in mudra gestures. Marigold offerings lie at the base. No living people are visible.2007-05-04