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A 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.

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A 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 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 deity murti seated under a carved stone arch framed by a tree canopy. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and head, a white flower garland, a layered jewelled necklace with blue and white stones, and a beaded chain across the chest. Two hands hold raised ritual implements, another hand rests on the lap and the figure sits on a dark pedestal. Behind the arch are green branches, palm fronds and an open outdoor grounds area.2007-05-04A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated beneath a carved stone arch set among tree branches outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over the shoulders and a saffron cloth wrapped around the head, a white flower garland, a white and blue beaded necklace, and a rudraksha-style pendant. Two of the hands hold ritual objects. Palm trees, dry ground and a small roadside clearing with scattered rocks form the background.2007-05-04May 04 20072007-05-04 +1 copiesA 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 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.2007-05-04October 27 20082008-10-27A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal inside a white stucco arch, beneath a large banyan tree with aerial roots and green foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange turban-like headdress, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a long garland of marigolds in orange, yellow and purple hanging to the base. Two hands hold ritual implements. Red-painted rock forms the base around a small brass lamp stand with bells and a plaque, with scattered marigold offerings on the ground. No people are visible; the scene is an outdoor shrine.2010-08-04September 13 20132013-09-13 +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.2007-05-04