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A 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.

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A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed niche backed by a bright magenta cloth, set outdoors among trees. The murti has multiple arms holding objects, wears a turquoise dhoti, a magenta sash and headwrap, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and flower petals lie at its base on a dark pedestal. Sunlit ground and a low orange wall appear behind. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2013-07-30A 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.2014-08-15August 15 20142014-08-15August 07 20142014-08-07August 15 20142014-08-15August 12 20142014-08-12A 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 black stone murti seated in a silver arched niche before a red cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl over the body, an orange headwrap, and multiple rudraksha mala strands across the chest with a pendant. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the arms, and a few flower petals lie at the base. The figure holds ritual objects in its upper hands, with its lower hands in a meditative mudra. This is a sculpted deity murti, not a living person, and the scene is an outdoor shrine.2013-01-13A black stone deity murti stands in an arched silver frame set against a magenta cloth backdrop, under shady trees. The multi-armed figure wears a red and orange turban, a white garland of flowers, a rich layered necklace, and a red dhoti-style garment, with a red flower garland at the waist. It holds ritual weapons in its raised hands and stands on a small crouching figure atop a black pedestal. Metal railings and a paved path surround the shrine in an outdoor temple setting.2014-08-12A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in a white carved stone arch set against a hot pink draped backdrop, surrounded by green foliage. The figure wears a red-pink wrap draped over the body, a red-pink headcloth, a beaded necklace and a large pendant. Its multiple hands hold attributes, and it is garlanded with yellow and red marigold strands. Small offerings lie at its base. No physical people are visible.2011-08-01July 07 20132013-07-07A 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.2013-07-07