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A photograph of a figure standing barefoot on a small red-and-white woven mat in an outdoor shrine courtyard surrounded by trees. The standing figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulder and a dhoti-style lower garment with yellow borders, a rudraksha-style necklace, long dark hair swept down the back and a gold armband. Before him is a black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a white carved arch, draped in green cloth with gold patterns, garlanded with marigold-type flowers, adorned with red beads and a yellow headband, holding a trident and a drum-like object. In front of the murti is a large mound of red kumkum-covered stones. A small placard reads Dakshinamurti shrine. The figure is shown from the side, facing the deity in worship.

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A photograph of an outdoor shrine among trees. A standing devotee in saffron-orange robes with a long dark braid and orange-and-yellow shawl faces a dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal. The murti has several arms, a crown-like headdress, red and orange garlands, and an orange dhoti. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind it inside an ornate white arch. In front, a mound of red-stained stones and a small black plaque stand on a circular platform, with a wooden bench nearby. The devotee is performing worship, placing feet on a patterned mat.2013-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20132013-07-02July 02 20132013-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 09 20132013-07-09 +1 copiesA man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl stands at left, wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace, a gold armlet and a white vibhuti line on his forehead, gazing toward a shrine. At right, a silver-framed arched shrine holds a dark deity murti draped in a red cloth, adorned with gold ornaments, a garland of yellow and red flowers and a headdress. Red-stained stone and a black-and-yellow ringed base surround the shrine, with a small plaque reading Dehabhumi shrine. Large banyan trees and a red boundary wall fill the background, with a small prayer rug on the ground.2013-07-25Outdoor shrine scene with a large black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, draped in orange-red cloth, adorned with white and gold beaded necklaces and a red and orange flower garland, holding a staff-like implement. A devotee in a red saree with gold border stands at left, facing the shrine with hands clasped behind the back, long dark hair falling down. Red-painted rock base surrounds the murti, with brass lamps and a small wooden bench before it. Silver-toned arched frame behind, trees and a white stone pillar in the background, bare earth ground.2012-04-05April 05 20122012-04-05 +2 copiesOutdoors under large spreading trees, a person in saffron-orange robes with a long dark plait stands barefoot on a small red mat, gazing up at a large black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a silver-framed arch with a hot-pink backdrop. The murti has four arms, holds a drum-like object and other implements, wears a white cloth, gold necklaces, and a crown-like headdress, and sits on a small animal figure. Its base is heaped with red flowers, and small brass bells and a stone altar sit in front. Brick walls, stone pillars and dry earth surround the shrine. A text plaque reads Dakshinamoorthi shrine.2013-03-22A man stands barefoot on a dark tiled platform before a black stone deity murti seated in an arched white niche, outdoors among tall trees with aerial roots. The deity wears a red cloth, red garland, red headband and a necklace of red beads, and a mound of red offerings lies at its base. The standing man wears an orange-brown sleeveless top, an orange dhoti with a yellow border, a rudraksha mala and bracelets, with his hair tied in a topknot, hands folded in namaskar. Small brass lamps sit near the base, and a red-and-pink mat lies on the floor. A green bucket sits at the right edge. The scene suggests worship at an outdoor shrine.2013-01-18April 01 20132013-04-01Outdoor photo of a man standing with eyes closed and hands folded before a black stone deity murti in a blue-curtained arched niche. The murti has multiple arms, a red cloth wrap, a white headband and a garland; a large heap of red offerings, possibly red flowers or fruit, is piled at its base. The man wears a long dark braid-like swept-back hair, a dark-orange rudraksha mala with gold beads, a gold armlet, and an orange-and-yellow striped cloth wrapped at the waist, bare-chested. Trees and dry red earth surround the shrine, with a kneeling mat and a stone basin nearby. A probable Swamiji candidate by appearance, with the long hair, rudraksha mala and gold armlet.2013-05-20A devotee in an orange-saffron dhoti and wrap stands at left under trees, palms pressed together in prayer, facing a black stone deity murti at right. The murti has multiple arms, wears a red cloth, red beaded necklaces and a red headpiece, and sits on a dark pedestal beside an ornate silver arch and orange draped backdrop. Red kumkum-covered stones and a small brass bell sit at its base, with a nameplate on the stand. The setting is an outdoor temple area with bare red earth, a red wall and trees. The devotee's face is not clear enough to determine any identity, so the person is described by role only.2013-01-15 +1 copies