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A photograph of a dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated outdoors beneath a leafy tree with an ornately carved arch behind it. The statue wears a bright orange-saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and wrapped around its head, a white jasmine-style garland, a blue and gold jewelled necklace and white beaded bracelets. Its hands hold ritual objects and one hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The statue rests on a carved stone base amid green foliage and dangling aerial roots.

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A 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.2007-05-04A 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 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 black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands under an ornately carved stone arch beneath a spreading tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and head, a white flower garland, and a blue-and-white beaded collar. Its hands hold a drum-like object and other attributes. The statue stands on a dark pedestal set on a red-painted rocky base, with a small brass oil lamp and a wooden tray at the lower right. 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 dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands outdoors among leafy trees and is draped in an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the shoulders and around the waist. The figure wears a blue and silver jewelled necklace, a white jasmine garland and a rudraksha-style bead strand at the wrist. Several raised arms hold objects, including a drum-like instrument and a serpent-like form. The statue is seated on a carved base with a small figure below. Vibhuti or a tilak marks the forehead. No living people are visible, and the page's a person link refers to the wider archive, not a visible person.2007-05-04A 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.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.2007-05-04A 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 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 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 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.2007-05-04