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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.

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Outdoor 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.2007-05-04A 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.2007-05-04Outdoor photograph of a black stone deity murti seated under a large banyan tree beneath an arched carved stone frame. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a white flower garland, a beaded necklace and a white tilak mark, and holds ritual objects in raised hands. It sits on a raised base of red-painted rocks surrounded by a large black-and-white painted snake coiled on a circular paved platform. Dry ground, palm trees and scattered rubble lie beyond. No people are visible.2007-05-04A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within a carved stone arch framed by trees and palms. The figure wears an orange cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a white flower garland, a white beaded necklace, and a blue-and-white ornamental collar. It holds a drum-like object and other implements in its raised hands. The statue sits on a black pedestal atop a red rocky mound edged with black-and-white pebbles, with a small wooden tray of offerings at its base. No people are visible.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 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 20132013-06-21Outdoor 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. 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.2007-05-04An 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 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.2007-05-04A 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. The murti rests on a black pedestal set atop a rounded mound of red-painted stones. A small wooden platform in front holds a lamp and scattered flower petals. Dry leaves cover the ground, and open grounds lie beyond the trees. No people are visible.2007-05-04