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A black stone murti of Lord Dakshinamurthy, seated under a silver-framed arch with green leaves behind it. The figure wears an orange and maroon wrap draped over the body and an orange-maroon head cloth, with a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest. Two long garlands of red and white flowers hang from the shoulders to the base, and red flower heaps rest on the pedestal, with a small red tilak on the forehead. No living people are visible; the subject is a stone deity murti in a garden setting.

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A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity figure stands in a garden beneath a carved white arch. The statue wears an orange and maroon striped turban and an orange saffron-toned wrap, with a rudraksha mala hanging at the chest. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms drape from the shoulders. One hand holds a drum-like object and another raises a sacred item, while leafy green trees fill the background.2010-06-30A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands outdoors beneath a large tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, an orange and gold headwrap, and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers hang from the shoulders to the base. The figure holds a snake-like object in one upper hand and a drum-like object in another, with lower hands in gesture poses. No people are visible in the scene.2010-08-28A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched gateway, surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange wrap and an orange turban-like headcloth with a red dot on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. It is adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and white ribbon-like strands. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object while others are raised in mudra gestures. Flower petals lie on the base below.2010-07-10A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands under a leafy tree within an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a red tilak mark on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Two long garlands of yellow, white, purple and red-orange flowers drape over both shoulders down to the base. One hand holds a snake-like object and another a lotus-like item, while the remaining hands show mudras. A small purple emblem appears at the lower left corner of the photo, and the statue sits on a dark stone pedestal against green foliage.2010-07-07A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame, with green trees behind it. The figure wears an orange turban and an orange shawl over a dark-bordered orange garment, with a rudraksha mala across the chest and a red bindi on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and red flowers with green leaves hang from the shoulders to the base, and white paper strips are draped among them. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another a flame-shaped object, while the other hands are raised or rest at the waist. Flower petals lie on the stone pedestal. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-07-10A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy, shown seated under a large banyan tree within a silver-coloured ornate arch. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body, an orange and green striped headwrap, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves hang from its shoulders to the base. Relief carvings of seated yogis decorate the stone pedestal, and the foliage of the tree fills the background.2010-07-08August 11 20112011-08-11A dark stone statue of a four-armed sannyasi-style figure seated on a pedestal within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame, set outdoors beneath leafy trees. The statue wears an orange saffron wrap and orange headband with a red mark, has a rudraksha mala and is garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink, purple and white flowers. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another holds a flame-like object, and the others are raised in mudras. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Hindu iconography suggests a deity-form statue.2011-01-21A black stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a rocky base, wearing an orange cloth wrap and an orange-and-green striped headband with a red bindi. Long white jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders and chest, with red roses, green leaves, marigolds and gold-wrapped kalasha-style ornaments tied on the arms and base. Carved figures climb the rock beneath. Behind it, green leaves and branches of a banyan tree fill the frame, and a silver-repoussé arch stands at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-04A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands under a silver-coloured arch, surrounded by green foliage. The figure wears an orange and maroon striped cloth wrapped around the body and an orange-maroon head cloth, with a red bindi on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over both shoulders. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a flame-shaped object, and a small serpent is coiled near one upper hand. Carved relief figures decorate the rocky base. This is a statue, not a living person, and no photographed person is visible.2010-09-07 +1 copiesA large black stone statue stands under a silver-finished arch framed by green tree foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and an orange turban-like headwrap, with a red bindi on the forehead. Multiple garlands of yellow and white marigold-type flowers, purple blossoms and red roses hang across the chest. The statue has several arms: one hand holds a trident-like staff, another a damaru-style drum or lotus-bud object, and others are raised in blessing or held at the waist. This is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-14A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi stands under a carved white stone arch set against a banyan tree canopy. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a multi-coloured draped headcloth with a red tilak, with a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers hang from the shoulders to the base, and red flower petals lie on the dark stone plinth. Multiple arms are raised in mudras, and a bell hangs at the left edge. No living people are visible, and the image is a photograph of a statue rather than a depiction of a person.2010-08-28