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A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti under a large spreading banyan tree, wrapped in an orange cloth with an orange headband. It wears a white flower garland and blue beaded ornaments, and holds a raised object in one hand. The statue sits on a black pedestal and a red-painted rock base, beside a carved stone arch and a small brass oil lamp. Carved figures decorate the seat and pillar, and a rural palm-fringed setting lies behind it. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy seated under a banyan tree, set within a carved stone arch with a makara-like head at its crown. The murti wears an orange saffron cloth draped over its shoulders and a white flower garland, with a blue and white bead necklace and bangles. It holds a damaru-like drum in one raised hand and a flame or fire-like object in another, with a deer-like form near its base. The statue rests on a black plinth above a red textured rock platform. A small brass oil lamp and a few loose white petals sit on a wooden board at the lower left. No 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.2007-05-04Outdoor 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.2007-05-04A 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.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated on a rock beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped around the body and head, a white flower garland, a blue and silver necklace, and bangles. Its upper hand is raised near the head holding a small object, and the lower hands rest in the lap. Below the seat, carved relief figures of a seated sage and a small deity appear. An ornately carved stone arch frames the statue at right, and an iron pole stands beside it. The statue is a deity murti, not a person.2007-05-04A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands outdoors beneath a leafy tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a white flower garland with a blue-and-gold ornamental necklace. One hand raises a small object near the head, and the figure rests on a dark stone base set on a red rock pedestal. A carved stone pillar stands to the left, with palms, sandy ground and a distant structure behind. No physical people are visible.2007-05-04Outdoor photo of a black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated under a carved stone arch amid trees. The statue wears an orange cloth draped over its shoulders and head, a white and orange flower garland, a blue and white ornamental necklace and a white bead mala. Its raised hands hold a trident-like emblem and a small drum-like object. The statue sits on a black pedestal atop a rough red-painted rock mound, with a small wooden board and bells placed at its base. No physical 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 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.2007-05-04A 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.2007-05-04A 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 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