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A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti seated in a silver-framed ornate arch with a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a peach shawl draped over the head and body, multiple strands of rudraksha beads, and a red bindi, and holds a drum and other objects in its hands. Beneath it lies a small carved figure under the seated form. A brass bell and an oil lamp sit on the red-painted base in front. A stone plaque with Kannada script stands on the pedestal, and the surroundings are green foliage. No living people are visible.

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December 05 20112011-12-05December 27 20112011-12-27September 01 20112011-09-01A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in an arched silver frame set against a green cloth with gold motifs, outdoors among tall trees. The figure wears a cream dhoti and a cream shawl, a rudraksha-style bead mala, a headband, and a purple cloth draped at the sides, while holding ritual implements in multiple hands. A small black plaque at the base carries Tamil-script lettering. Sandstone-red pedestal and dry earth surround the shrine.2013-06-05June 19 20132013-06-19June 19 20132013-06-19A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate silver-plated arched frame set against a red draped cloth backdrop, under leafy green trees. The four-armed figure wears a cream and gold shawl, a headband with a crown-like band, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and white jasmine garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. One hand holds a trident-like staff and another a drum-like object, while a small oil lamp sits at the base. Offering petals lie on the pedestal. No people are visible.2012-05-08A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure seated on a carved pedestal, dressed in a cream dhoti and saffron-cream shawl with gold edging. It wears a cream turban, layered rudraksha and pearl malas, and bracelets, and holds a pearl japa mala and a drum-like object. Behind it hangs green fabric with gold spots, and a silver-toned arch frames the figure against trees. Carved reliefs of seated figures decorate the base. No living people are present; this is a sculpture, so no a person depiction is asserted.2013-06-19A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed seated deity murti, sits within a silver ornate arched shrine framed by a yellow cloth backdrop. The figure wears an olive-green shawl with green edging, a white beaded necklace, and wrist bracelets, holding a drum, a mudra hand and other implements. Below, a black plaque with a Kannada and English label reads Dakshinamurthi shrine, set on a red-painted base with small brass lamps and an offering vessel in an outdoor setting with trees behind.2011-12-31A dark stone statue of a seated, multi-armed deity figure against a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs and an ornate silver frame at left. The figure wears a beige draped garment with gold border, a tan headband with beaded ornaments, layered rudraksha and beaded malas, and a blue sash and blue cloth draped at the side. Its raised hands hold a drum-like object and show red bindi dots on the palms. Carved figures appear on the base. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.2013-06-10A large dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated in a meditative cross-legged pose on a rocky base carved with small figures. The figure wears a cream draped cloth, a white and brown beaded necklace, layered rudraksha-style brown bead malas, a white pearl bracelet, and a cream headband with a jewelled brooch. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands, including a trident-like staff and a drum. A green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-06-19A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits seated in a silver-framed niche against a green fabric backdrop scattered with gold dots. The murti wears a peach-coloured dhoti and shawl, a saffron-peach head wrap, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and bead bracelets on its wrists. Its raised hands hold a drum-like object and a ritual implement, and one hand holds a japa mala. The silver arch is carved with floral and animal motifs. No physical people are visible.2013-06-19