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A photograph of an outdoor shrine statue of a seated deity murti set beneath a large spreading tree with dense green foliage. The black stone figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and head, a white flower garland, a white beaded necklace, and a blue-and-white beaded collar. It holds up two small hand objects, one in each raised hand, and sits on a black pedestal atop a red-painted stone base. An ornately carved stone arch frames the statue, with sandy ground and a few plants around it.

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A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands under a carved stone arch set among large spreading trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head and shoulders, a white flower garland, and a blue-and-white beaded necklace, and holds ritual objects in its upper hands. The statue sits on a black base atop a red-painted pedestal with small lamps, and a sandy, dry-leaf ground and palm trees surround it.2007-05-04 +1 copiesA black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy stands under a carved stone arch beneath a large banyan tree, shown as a photo of an outdoor shrine. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a white flower garland, a beaded necklace and a white sacred thread, with a red cloth tied over the head. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands. It sits on a raised red-brown rock platform with a small stone pedestal and a shallow stone basin nearby. Palm trees, dry leaves and open ground appear behind the shrine. No people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated under an ornately carved stone arch amid leafy trees. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace, and a white bead chain. Its upper hands hold a drum and a flame-like object. Behind it, a tree canopy and palm fronds surround an open, dry outdoor grounds. No people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, sits on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch framed by tree branches and leaves. The murti wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over its shoulders and lap, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace, and a beaded bead chain around the neck. It holds a drum and other ritual objects in its upper hands. Behind the arch, open ground, palm trees and a small structure are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure stands inside an ornate silver-toned arch with carved foliage and a crest at the top. The statue wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl draped over the shoulders, a red-orange head wrap, and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Several arms hold ritual objects, including a rod and a small drum-like item. The figure sits on a dark pedestal among green trees and dappled sunlight, with dry ground and a white pipe visible at the lower left. The scene reads as an outdoor shrine or deity murti display.2010-10-02A 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.2007-05-04A 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 black stone murti of a deity stands in an ornate arched stone frame set among trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth draped across the body and an orange headband, with a large ceremonial necklace, a rudraksha-style mala and a white flower garland. Two raised hands hold objects. Palm trees, dry leaves and open ground with rocks surround the shrine, and a small red stone base lies in front.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy sits on a black pedestal under a carved stone arch, surrounded by tree branches and dry leaves outdoors. The murti wears an orange shawl draped over its shoulders and waist, a white flower garland, and a large rudraksha-style ornamental necklace. Its two raised hands hold ritual objects, possibly a drum and a flame-like implement. Small red-tipped stone offerings and a small pot sit at the base. Sunlit palm trees and a fence appear in the background. No living 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.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a deity stands within a carved stone arch set among tree branches outdoors. The murti wears an orange cloth wrap over its lower body, a red-orange head cloth, a white flower garland and a blue and white beaded necklace. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands. A palm tree and bare ground with scattered stones lie behind the arch, with a dusty open area visible through the foliage. This is a statue, not a living person.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.2007-05-04