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A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated beneath a large banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and a white flower garland, and sits within a white-and-maroon arched shrine frame held up by metal posts. The base is a raised mound of red-painted rounded stones, and sandy ground surrounds the shrine. No physical people are visible, and no person in the scene can be identified as a person.

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A 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 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.2007-05-04A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seen from behind, seated under a large banyan tree in an open outdoor shrine. The murti has a dark grey body, an orange cloth wrapped across the torso and draped over the head, and a white flower garland around the neck. Its raised arm holds a dark object up near the head. The murti sits on a lotus-shaped base inside a white and maroon arched frame, with metal rods in front. The ground is red-brown earth, and a red painted mound forms the base. Part of a seated person in dark clothing is visible at the far right edge.2007-05-04A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A black stone statue of a seated deity or sage is set within a silver-framed arched niche backed by orange fabric. The figure wears a yellow cloth wrap, a yellow turban-like headpiece and red flower garlands, and holds a small yellow item. A dark serpent-patterned border and a reddish-painted mound surround the base, with a small altar stone in front. Red-earth paths, a red boundary wall and green foliage are visible. No living people are present.2013-09-11A black stone deity murti sits within a white carved arched niche backed by orange fabric, under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. The murti wears a yellow cloth, a yellow headpiece, and red flower garlands, with gold ornaments on its chest. Its pedestal is ringed with dark stone and a mound of red-painted stones and marigold-yellow offerings. A small black stone altar stands in front, with a stone path leading through an open grassy area with more trees beyond. No people are visible.2013-09-11Outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. A black stone deity murti of Shiva-form sits in a white carved stone arched niche, draped with a green cloth backdrop, garlanded with red and yellow flowers. In front, a raised mound of red-painted stones or offerings surrounds the base, with a black ring border and marigold and flower offerings scattered around. Sandy ground, a stone-lined path, and a small oil lamp or offering area lie nearby. No people are visible.2013-08-02Outdoor photo of a large banyan tree with dense green canopy and hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a black stone statue of a seated sannyasi-style figure dressed in saffron-orange robes, draped over the head and body, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. The figure sits in front of an ornate silver-coloured arched frame with carved floral motifs, set on a red-brown rocky pedestal. A small dark plaque sits on the base. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue, so the depiction candidate is not an in-person appearance.2008-11-05A large dark stone murti of a seated figure, draped in an orange saffron cloth and a red garment, with a white flower garland hung across the chest and a rudraksha-style necklace. It sits in an ornate silver-framed arch hung with red fabric, beneath a wide banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. Red flower petals and a small black cobra-hood sculpture lie at the base on a stone plinth, with a metal railing around the open sandy courtyard. The figure is a statue, not a physical person; no people are visible.2014-08-24A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a small deity murti in a white arched niche with a magenta-pink back panel, painted red and orange, set on a circular concrete platform with a blue-and-white tiled border. Red offerings or powder are heaped at its base. Dirt ground, scattered stones and other trees surround the shrine. No people are visible.2013-07-07September 11 20132013-09-11Outdoor photograph of a large banyan tree with dense green canopy and hanging aerial roots. At left stands a dark stone statue seated beneath a silver-coloured arched frame carved with floral motifs, dressed in an orange saffron cloth draped over its shoulders with a rudraksha-style bead strand, on a black pedestal with a red painted base. The surroundings include sandy ground, shrubs, a small palm and a white upright stone slab near the trunk. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people are visible.2008-11-05A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots and leafy branches. At the centre stands a dark stone statue of a seated figure draped in orange saffron cloth with a matching orange head wrap, adorned with rudraksha beads, set within an ornate silver arch with carved sculptural details. The statue sits on a black pedestal on a red-painted raised mound studded with stones, bordered by a black and white edged base. A small brass oil lamp sits in front. Grey metal poles and concrete blocks stand to the left under the tree canopy, with a plain wall in the background. The figure is a statue, not a physical person.2008-11-05