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Close view of a black stone deity murti with a pink flower tucked into its hair, a red-and-yellow tilak mark on the forehead, layered necklaces and carved armlets. Its raised hand holds a flame-shaped object. Water is poured from a metal vessel at the left edge over the stone figure, with leafy green trees behind.

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A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors among green leaves, with a pink flower tucked into its hair and a red tilak on its forehead. One hand holds a trident-like staff and another a lotus-like object, while a lamp with a visible flame is held in front. A bronze-coloured hand at the lower left pours water or offering from a small vessel. No physical people are the subjects; only a partial hand is visible at the edge.2009-12-16A dark stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, is being bathed with water poured from a brass vessel. A person's arm, wearing a gold bangle and white sleeve, pours water over the statue's head and face, which has a red tilak mark on the forehead. The murti's hands hold a drum and a flame-like object, and it is surrounded by green leaves and a banyan-like tree.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24February 05 20152015-02-05December 16 20092009-12-16A black stone deity murti with four arms stands in an outdoor shrine surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure has a red tilak and a red and yellow flower decoration on the crown, with a carved halo behind the head. Its hands hold a drum-like object, a trident-like implement and a flame-shaped item, while another hand is raised in a mudra. A silver-framed doorway edge and an oil lamp with a flame are visible at the left, and a hand holds the lamp's stand. No physical people are clearly identifiable apart from a partially visible hand.2016-08-18 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti, a multi-armed Hindu sculpture with a carved crown and headband, a calm face, and ornate necklaces and armlets. One upraised hand holds a flame-like object, another hand is lowered in a mudra, and a snake-like form curls at the left. Green leaves and branches fill the background behind the statue.2011-09-24Close view of a dark stone deity murti with a red hibiscus flower placed atop its head, a small red-and-yellow tilak mark on the forehead, and water streaming down its chest and arms during abhishekam. The murti wears ornate carved armlets, bangles and a broad necklace, and holds a hand raised in blessing with a ritual implement in the other. Green leaves and tree branches fill the background.2009-12-16A large dark stone deity murti stands outdoors under trees, with a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a sacred thread across the chest, and multiple arms holding objects including a drum-like instrument and a raised hand. A human hand with red-beaded wrist malas reaches in from the left to touch the crown and apply red vermilion. A coconut fibre husk is tied at the waist area. Behind the murti a gilded figure partly shows. A blue striped cloth lies at the bottom left edge. The statue occupies most of the frame against a bright sky and foliage.2015-02-05A close view of a dark black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed deity murti of Shiva as teacher, seen from the chest up against green leaves and hanging aerial roots of a tree. The figure wears a red kumkum dot on the forehead, a broad ornate necklace and armlets, and a headdress with carved detail. One upper hand holds a serpent-entwined object and another holds a flame; the lower hands are in mudra gestures. Water droplets dot the polished stone. No physical people are visible.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a dark black stone statue of a deity, with carved headband, elaborate hair, multi-strand necklace and armlets. The figure holds a snake-like cord in one raised hand and a flame-shaped or flaming object in another, and a hand raised in gesture. Green leaves and branches of a tree surround the statue, with a silver-toned decorative arch edge visible at the left. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and no physical people are present.2010-07-15December 28 20112011-12-28