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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated beneath a tree within an ornate carved stone arch. The murti wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its head and shoulders, a white jasmine-style garland, and a large blue and gold jeweled necklace. Its hands hold a drum and a flame-like object while others are raised in mudra. Green leaves and branches of a tree fill the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors under a leafy tree canopy, framed by an carved stone arch. The figure wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulders and a vertical tilak mark on the forehead beneath an orange head wrap. A white flower garland hangs across the chest, with a blue and gold ornamental necklace and a second beaded necklace. The upper hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus bud, while the lower hands are raised in mudra gestures. Marigold offerings lie at the base. No living people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone deity murti stands within an ornately carved stone arch, framed by green leafy tree branches and blue sky. The four-armed figure wears an orange-saffron cloth over its shoulders and a dhoti-like drape, a tall orange turban-like headwrap, and a broad necklace of blue and white beaded jewellery. White flower garlands hang across its chest and waist, with marigold-orange blossoms at the lower garland. It holds a ritual staff in one raised hand and a lotus-like object in another, with the lower hands in mudra gestures. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a living 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.2007-05-04An outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated beneath a carved stone arch amid tree branches. The deity wears a bright orange cloth draped over the head and body, a white jasmine-style garland, a blue and white jewelled necklace, and a white beaded garland at the waist. Its four arms hold a drum, a trident-like staff and a flower-like object, with one hand in abhaya pose. A red-painted rock base and a small brass oil lamp sit in the foreground, with a red lingam-shaped stone to the right.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.2007-05-04A 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.2007-05-04