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A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched niche against a bright magenta backdrop, outdoors among green trees. The figure wears a white dhoti, a multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace, an orange and gold headpiece, and garlands of orange and red flowers draped over the shoulders, with an orange shawl hanging at the sides. The murti rests on a black pedestal with a red-powdered mound of offerings at its base, surrounded by a black-and-yellow dotted border. A small plaque is set on the pedestal. The area around is open dirt and paved ground with small stone structures and red-painted shrines in the background.

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July 05 20132013-07-05June 18 20132013-06-18Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a carved stone arch, framed by trees and dappled sunlight. The murti wears a white dhoti and white shawl, a red-and-gold headpiece, and a large ornate necklace, with garlands of orange and marigold flowers draped over its shoulders and red-and-white flower strings hanging down. It sits within a raised circular platform of red-painted stones edged with a black-and-white pebble border, with a small shivalinga-style stone shrine nearby. No physical people are visible.2007-02-05Outdoor photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi seated in a silver arch on a dark pedestal, draped in orange cloth and wearing a rudraksha mala and an orange turban-like headdress. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. The statue sits within a ring of red-painted stones and a black and white dotted border, with a small brass bell and a plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine. Tall trees and a brick wall form the background. No living people are visible.2010-10-05A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in an outdoor shrine beneath a white arched stone frame with carved motifs. The figure wears an orange headband, a white and gold garment, and a white beaded garland, with a green draped cloth behind it. The base is heaped with red-stained offerings, and a small plaque sits at the front. Large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots surround the open courtyard. No physical people are visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesJune 18 20132013-06-18A black stone murti of a multi-armed goddess stands in an arched silver frame against a turquoise cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a white head cloth and white garment, a red and white beaded mala and a red necklace, and holds several hands raised with implements. Beneath her is a mound of red-painted stones with small brass oil lamps and a plaque reading 'Dwelling shrine'. No people are visible.2012-07-30March 24 20132013-03-24July 20 20132013-07-20A black stone statue of a multi-armed goddess stands outdoors under trees, framed by an ornate white arch. She wears an orange headband, a red-and-white garland and a white dhoti-like cloth, and her hands hold ritual objects. She stands on a dark pedestal with a dark figure beneath her feet. In front, a red-smeared base of kumkum-covered stones surrounds the murti, with a small wooden bench and a brass lamp at its foot. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind the deity. No people are visible.2013-06-15 +1 copiesApril 06 20132013-04-06A black stone deity murti seated in a white arched shrine niche with an orange-and-white backdrop, outdoors among trees. The murti wears an orange garment, a red headband, a white garland with a central necklace, and flower garlands in red, orange and yellow draped over its shoulders. A raised mound of red kumkum-coated stones surrounds the shrine, with a small black plaque in front of it. No people are visible; the setting suggests a paduka-puja temple site.2013-09-07