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A black stone murti of a seated deity stands under a carved stone arch in an outdoor grove beneath a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and wrapped around the head, with a white flower garland and a blue-and-white ornamental necklace. Its multiple arms hold ritual objects. It sits on a dark pedestal set atop a raised mound of red-painted rocks, with a small brass oil lamp placed on a wooden tray at the base. A shivalinga-like stone form is visible near the base. No people are present.

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A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthy sits on a red painted rock base under a carved stone arch, beneath a spreading tree. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap draped over the shoulders and a white flower garland with a beaded ornament. One hand holds a small object near the chest and the figure is seated on a black pedestal with a small small figure beside it. Around the base is a border of white pebbles set in dark tile. A metal plate with small bells lies at the foot of the rock mound, and a large portrait banner of a smiling man is visible in the background beside a building in the distance. No people are present.2007-05-04A photograph of an outdoor shrine under a leafy tree. A dark stone deity murti with four arms sits within a carved stone arch, wrapped in an orange cloth with an orange headcloth and draped in white flower garlands and a multi-strand jeweled necklace. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. 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The figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulders and a garland of white and orange flowers, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a decorative ornament on the chest. Its hands hold objects at shoulder height. Below sits a mound of red-brown stones with a small rectangular brass plate set into it, encircled by a grey and white serpent sculpture forming a ring on a pale concrete platform. Palm trees, bare ground and scattered stones are visible behind the shrine.2007-05-04Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti seated in an ornate carved stone arch beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The figure wears an orange cloth over the shoulders and head, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace and a white bead mala. Two hands hold ritual objects. The murti sits on a dark pedestal set on a rough red-painted rock mound. In front, a small wooden platform holds brass oil lamps and a few leaves. Dry ground and trees surround the shrine. 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The base is painted red and the arch is ornately carved with floral and animal motifs. No living people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch, shaded by a large banyan tree. The figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over the shoulders and arms, with white and blue floral garlands and a white and blue ornamental necklace, and holds objects in several hands. In front, a mound of reddish rocks is surrounded by a long black-and-white patterned serpent body with a raised head at the right edge. A small wooden offering tray sits on the mound. A small stone sculpture stands at the left edge on the ground and palm trees appear in the background. No people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor photograph of a black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated beneath a large banyan tree at the Kalpatru tree site. The dark deity murti wears an orange cloth draped over its head and shoulders, with a white and blue bead necklace and garlands. It sits on a raised red-stone mound edged by a black and white pebble-patterned snake form coiled around the base, beside a carved stone arch. Dappled shade falls on the paved ground. In the background a white structure carries a large framed photograph of a smiling person. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated under an ornate carved stone arch beneath a tree canopy. The figure wears a bright orange draped cloth, a white flower garland, a blue and white beaded necklace and a white bead necklace, with an orange head covering. Two hands hold objects raised at the shoulders while the lower hands rest in front. The seated figure sits on a dark base over a red painted rock platform with a small wooden tray holding offerings and a small lamp in front. No people are visible in the scene.2007-05-04