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A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity, shown from behind, stands beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots. The figure is wrapped in a bright orange cloth that drapes over the shoulder, around the waist and is tied across the head, and a white jasmine-style garland hangs around the neck. A raised arm holds an object at the upper left. Thin metal poles stand in front of the statue, and a white and red arched frame edges the right side. The statue is the only figure visible, and no physical people are present.

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A dark stone statue of a deity, its face and head covered by a bright orange cloth wrapped around the head and draped across the chest and shoulder, with a white flower garland around the neck. The orange cloth also falls over the arms and waist, and a metal pole stands in front of the figure. Leafy tree branches fill the background. No living people are visible.2007-05-04A dark grey stone or metal statue of a deity seen from behind, wearing an orange cloth wrapped around the head and draped over the shoulders and waist, with a garland of white flowers across the shoulder. One arm is raised holding a tall ceremonial staff topped with a purple finial, and the other hand rests at the waist. Green trees fill the background under daylight.2007-05-04A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated under a large banyan tree with dangling aerial roots. The sculpture is draped in an orange saffron cloth and wears a white flower garland across its shoulders. It holds a raised hand near its head and sits on a lotus pedestal set on a black base, inside a white and red arched frame with metal guard poles. The ground in front is covered in red powder, and the setting is an outdoor shrine. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04Close side view of a dark stone deity murti seated on a lotus pedestal, wearing a white flower garland and an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and wrapped around the waist. One arm is raised holding a small drum-like object near the head, the other hand rests on the knee. Beside it stands a white and red painted wooden-slatted post with rope tied around it, with trees blurred in the background. No living people are visible.2007-05-04Photograph of a dark grey stone statue of Ganesha seen from behind, seated on a lotus base. The deity wears an orange cloth wrapped around its head and body and a white flower garland draped over the shoulders. Its raised trunk curls toward a white and red painted pillar on the right. Tree branches and foliage form the background under bright daylight. Metal poles stand in front of the statue, and no people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors among leafy trees, wrapped in a bright orange cloth draped over its shoulders and arms. It wears a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded collar, and a jewelled armband. Carved stone pillars with ornate floral and scroll patterns frame the figure. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2007-05-04Photograph of a dark stone statue of a deity seen from behind, wrapped in an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and tied at the waist, with a white flower garland around the neck and an orange cloth band across the head. One hand raises a ceremonial object, possibly a drum or axe, and the other hand rests near the waist. A metal pole stands in front, and a leafy tree canopy fills the background. No living people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a tree, draped in a bright orange saffron cloth wrapped as a turban and shawl. It wears white jasmine garlands, a large blue and silver jewelled necklace, and a red flower tied at the waist. Its arms hold ritual objects, including a raised hand with a drum-like implement. Leafy branches and a carved stone arch frame the figure. The statue depicts a deity murti, not a person, so no physical people are present.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a deity stands outdoors beneath a large spreading tree, framed by carved ornamental stonework on a pillar at left. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth wrapped over its body and a matching orange head cloth, with a garland of white flowers draped across the chest, a blue and silver ornate necklace, and a white beaded chain. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. Green leaves and hanging vines fill the background against a pale sky. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone deity murti stands under a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The statue is wrapped in an orange cloth draped over its shoulder and across the body, and a white flower garland hangs around its neck. One raised hand holds an object near the head, and the figure sits on a rounded base set on a black plinth. A white and maroon arched frame with metal supports surrounds the shrine, and the raised red-painted stone platform lies in the foreground beside a sandy ground. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy seen from behind, seated on a lotus pedestal beneath a banyan tree. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped around the torso and a matching orange headband, with a white flower garland draped over the shoulders. One hand is raised near the head holding an object. A white and maroon arched frame surrounds the statue, and metal railings stand in front. Banyan branches and foliage fill the background, with a red-painted base in the foreground.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