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A dark stone deity murti stands under a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. The statue is wrapped in an orange cloth draped over its shoulder and across the body, and a white flower garland hangs around its neck. One raised hand holds an object near the head, and the figure sits on a rounded base set on a black plinth. A white and maroon arched frame with metal supports surrounds the shrine, and the raised red-painted stone platform lies in the foreground beside a sandy ground. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated beneath a large banyan tree with dense hanging aerial roots. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and a white flower garland, and sits within a white-and-maroon arched shrine frame held up by metal posts. The base is a raised mound of red-painted rounded stones, and sandy ground surrounds the shrine. No physical people are visible, and no person in the scene can be identified as a person.2007-05-04A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated under a large banyan tree with dangling aerial roots. The sculpture is draped in an orange saffron cloth and wears a white flower garland across its shoulders. It holds a raised hand near its head and sits on a lotus pedestal set on a black base, inside a white and red arched frame with metal guard poles. The ground in front is covered in red powder, and the setting is an outdoor shrine. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seen from behind, seated under a large banyan tree in an open outdoor shrine. The murti has a dark grey body, an orange cloth wrapped across the torso and draped over the head, and a white flower garland around the neck. Its raised arm holds a dark object up near the head. The murti sits on a lotus-shaped base inside a white and maroon arched frame, with metal rods in front. The ground is red-brown earth, and a red painted mound forms the base. Part of a seated person in dark clothing is visible at the far right edge.2007-05-04Outdoor shrine beneath a large spreading banyan tree. A black stone statue of a seated sage in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a long rudraksha mala and holds a staff-like object. In front, a large mound of orange-red painted stone surrounds a small rounded shivalinga-like form, with a small stone bench and a brass bell at the base. Concrete path and white pillars frame the open grounds.2010-10-05Outdoor 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.2008-11-05A photograph of an outdoor shrine beneath a large banyan tree with many hanging aerial roots. A black stone statue of a seated deity or sage is set within a silver-framed arched niche backed by orange fabric. The figure wears a yellow cloth wrap, a yellow turban-like headpiece and red flower garlands, and holds a small yellow item. A dark serpent-patterned border and a reddish-painted mound surround the base, with a small altar stone in front. Red-earth paths, a red boundary wall and green foliage are visible. No living people are present.2013-09-11Outdoor photograph of a large banyan tree with dense green canopy and hanging aerial roots. At left stands a dark stone statue seated beneath a silver-coloured arched frame carved with floral motifs, dressed in an orange saffron cloth draped over its shoulders with a rudraksha-style bead strand, on a black pedestal with a red painted base. The surroundings include sandy ground, shrubs, a small palm and a white upright stone slab near the trunk. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people are visible.2008-11-05Outdoors under a large banyan tree with hanging aerial roots, a black statue in orange cloth sits on a red-painted rock mound inside a silver arched frame. The seated figure wears an orange headwrap and orange garment, with a bead mala across the chest, and holds its hands raised before the body. A small black plaque at the base carries Kannada-script lettering. Green shrubs, a white pillar and sandy ground lie beyond, with a palm tree at right. No people are visible in the scene.2008-11-05A 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.2007-05-04Outdoor 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. No people are visible.2007-05-04June 21 20132013-06-21