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A photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, seated beneath a large spreading banyan tree in an open outdoor grove. The seated deity murti wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over its shoulders, a garland and ornaments around its neck, and a tall hair crown. It sits on a dark pedestal set on a mound of red-painted rocks, with a stone arch frame behind it and a coiled snake form carved at the base. Palm trees, sandy ground and a small building with a banner are visible in the background. No living people are present.

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An outdoor shrine under a spreading banyan-type tree shows a black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch. 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.2007-05-04A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy sits under a large banyan tree on a red-painted rocky base, draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with white flowers. A carved stone arch frames the figure, and a small shrine structure with a banner is visible in the background among palm trees. No people are present in the scene.2007-05-04A photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated beneath a large spreading tree, set within a carved stone arch. The deity wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, with white flower garlands and a beaded necklace. The stone base is painted red with a black plinth beneath. Behind the statue, a pale building with a painted banner is visible through the foliage, with palm trees and open sandy ground around the shrine.2007-05-04Outdoor photo of a shaded grove under a broad banyan tree with hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthy with four arms, draped in orange cloth and wearing garlands, set within a stone arch. The murti sits on a raised mound of red-brown rock encircled by a white stone base, all on a round pale concrete platform on reddish earth. No people are visible in the scene.2007-05-04An outdoor photograph of a Dakshinamurthy-style deity murti set in a grove under a spreading banyan tree. The black stone figure wears an orange-red cloth draped over its body, a white and gold sacred thread, and layered garlands around its neck. It sits within a carved stone arch on a rounded, reddish-brown rock mound ringed by a white and black pebble border on a paved circular platform. Dappled shade falls across the ground, with palm trees and open dry land visible behind the grove. No people are present.2007-05-04Outdoor 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.2008-11-05Outdoor photograph of a black stone statue seated under a large spreading banyan tree with aerial roots. The statue is draped in an orange saffron cloth and sits on a dark pedestal set on a red-brown rocky mound. Behind it stands an ornate silver-coloured arched frame with carved floral and scroll patterns. Thin grey metal poles and small stone platforms stand to the left on bare ground, with a white wall and blue sky visible through the leaves.2008-11-05An outdoor photograph of a small shrine under a large spreading banyan tree with dense green canopy and hanging aerial roots. At the centre stands a dark stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, seated in a stone arch, draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a garland of beads and a crescent-shaped ornament at the head. The murti sits on a raised mound of red-brown rock, encircled by a white-and-grey coiled serpent-like band on a pale concrete platform. Palm trees and dry red earth are visible in the background. No people are present.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 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.2008-11-05Outdoor photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, seated under a large banyan tree with spreading branches. The murti has four arms and wears an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and head, a white and gold necklace, and a white flower garland. It sits within a carved stone arch on a black pedestal, set on a mound of red-painted rocks ringed by a white and black pebble border. Palm trees and dry ground appear in the background. No people are visible.2007-05-04June 21 20132013-06-21