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Outdoor shrine photographed under spreading trees with a black stone deity murti standing in a silver arched niche framed by a red curtain. The black figure has multiple arms and wears a golden draped cloth and garland, with a small wooden stool and a mound of red kumkum or offering powder heaped at its base, edged by a black ring with yellow dots. A green plastic container sits at the lower right and a bare sandy ground surrounds the shrine. No people are visible.

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A black stone deity murti stands in an outdoor shrine beneath trees. The figure wears a green-gold cloth draped over the shoulders and a white beaded necklace, with a garland of yellow and pink flowers hanging from its arms. It is set within an ornate silver arched frame against a bright orange cloth backdrop, on a pedestal coated with red pigment. Two small brass lamps flank a plain wooden bench in front. Dirt ground and leafy branches surround the shrine. No people are visible.2012-04-09A 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.2013-09-07A black stone deity murti stands within a silver-framed arched shrine lined with red cloth, set in an outdoor grove of trees. The multi-armed black figure wears a gold-and-cream draped garment, a gold waist sash, a beaded necklace and white floral garlands on the arms and shoulders, with a golden headdress. A dark pedestal supports the image, and a small plaque sits at its base beside red-painted stone. No people are visible; the scene is a sunlit forest setting with dirt ground and an open area behind.2012-05-08A 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 copiesAugust 03 20122012-08-03A photograph of an outdoor shrine in a shaded grove. A black stone deity murti seated in a red-draped niche with a white ornate arch frame, wearing a red cloth, white garlands and a red crown-like headdress, holding objects in its raised hands. At its base a mound of red-smeared stones or offerings sits within a circular pavement edged with black and yellow dotted border. Trees, a small stone platform and a red boundary wall surround it. No people are visible.2013-07-16Outdoor shrine set among large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots. A black stone deity murti seated within a white carved stone arch with a green cloth backdrop, dressed in an orange cloth and draped with marigold and white flower garlands. The seat is set on a mound of red-painted stones with a black-and-gold bordered circular platform and a small inscribed plaque in front. No people are visible.2013-09-28July 25 20142014-07-25A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among large banyan trees with hanging aerial roots. A dark-faced deity murti sits in front of a red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears gold and multi-coloured garlands, a crown-like headdress, a rudraksha-style necklace and a gold ornamental chest piece, seated on a gold pedestal. Below, a mound of red flower petals surrounds a small stone plaque with an inscription. A black-and-yellow dotted border encircles the base, and small brass oil lamps and offerings sit at the edge. No people are visible.2013-07-25Outdoor 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.2010-10-05Outdoor shrine under large banyan trees with aerial roots. A black stone deity murti with four arms, wearing a red cloth and red-orange garment, a red and white garland and a rudraksha-like bead necklace, stands in a white arched niche backed by an orange-brown cloth. Below it a mound of red-painted stones and offerings surrounds a small black plinth, encircled by a black base with yellow dots on a concrete platform. No people are visible. Red dirt ground, concrete paths, and a blue water bottle at the lower right.2012-10-24October 24 20122012-10-24