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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy Shiva, seated on a pedestal within a silver-framed arch lined with pink fabric beneath a tree. The deity wears an orange and green turban with a white flower, a jewelled gold-and-green necklace, and a green and red draped cloth, with a garland of yellow and red flowers over one shoulder. Scattered red and white flower petals lie around the base. A black stone plaque at the front carries Kannada script reading Dakshinamurthi shiva. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.

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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated teacher form of Shiva, stands in a silver-framed arched niche with a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange and green turban, a green and red draped garment, and a jewelled green-and-gold necklace, with marigold and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders. One hand holds a small drum-like object and another is raised in a gesture. A small snake carving sits at the lower right, and the base is coated in red and dotted with flower petals. A black plaque at the base carries an inscription. Trees and a dirt path surround the shrine outdoors.2014-08-15A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver arched frame against a magenta draped backdrop, with trees behind. The figure wears an orange and red turban, a white garland of jasmine and red flowers, layered gold necklaces and a red and teal dhoti-style cloth. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a small drum, and the lower hands rest in a gesture with a figure beneath the feet. The pedestal is black stone. No physical people appear in the frame.2014-08-12A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated in a pose on a pedestal, set within an ornate white stone arch against a bright magenta cloth backdrop under trees. The murti wears a red and orange turban with a white flower, a green and red sari-like drape with gold borders, a large jeweled gold necklace, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. It holds ritual objects in several hands and rests on a seated animal figure at its base. Red painted rock forms the plinth, with scattered flower petals and a small black plaque below. No physical people are visible.2014-08-15August 12 20142014-08-12A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated outdoors in a shrine with a silver-framed arch and a hot pink backdrop cloth. The figure wears an orange head cloth, red bandhani-patterned shawl, and a layered gold and beaded necklace, with a japa mala on one raised hand. Red-smeared rocks surround the base, and a small plaque labelled Dakshinamurthi shrine sits at the front beside a low stone bench. Tall trees and bare aerial roots frame the scene. No people are visible.2013-07-07A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in an arched silver-toned niche backed by a bright magenta cloth, set outdoors under large shade trees with a metal railing and sandy ground in front. The statue wears a red and orange turban, a green and gold sash, a red garment, an ornate multicoloured jewelled necklace, and a long garland of orange marigolds and red flowers. Red petals lie on the stone base.2014-08-15July 07 20132013-07-07 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20142014-09-07July 07 20132013-07-07August 15 20142014-08-15A dark stone deity murti stands in an arched silver-framed niche lined with magenta cloth beneath foliage. The four-armed figure wears a multicoloured turban with flowers, a green and gold jewelled necklace, a magenta dhoti and an orange-gold shawl across the waist. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the arms, and a rudraksha-style mala hangs from the chest. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra while others hold a trident-like staff and a drum. Scattered petals lie on the black pedestal, and small figures are carved at its base.2014-08-16 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20142014-09-26