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April 23 2013

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A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity, shown as a Dakshinamurthi-style form seated on a dark bull or base, stands in an ornate silver arch against a backdrop of orange and gold draped cloth. The murti wears a saffron and orange turban, layered white and red beaded necklaces, a red and gold shawl, and bangles. Its upper hands hold objects including a drum-like item and a staff. The statue stands outdoors on a red stone platform amid trees and fallen leaves, with a small brass oil lamp in front and a black plaque reading Dakshinamoorthi shrine in Kannada and English.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23Outdoor shrine under a large spreading tree showing a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy seated in an ornate silver arch with a golden-yellow patterned cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange waistcloth and orange head band, red and yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. One hand holds a book-like object and another rests on a raised knee, with a small figure at the base. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine beneath a rock covered in red and orange kumkum and vermilion. No people are visible.2013-10-12A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands in a silver-framed arched niche at an outdoor shrine. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl, a crown-like headdress, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and holds ritual objects in its hands. A green curtain with gold dots backs the niche, surrounded by trees. A black slab in front of the shrine is inscribed Dakshinamurthi Shrine, with marigold garlands, a brass bell, and small brass lamps set on a red-painted base. No people are visible.2011-09-01A black stone murti of a deity seated on an animal mount within a white ornate stone arch with a yellow-gold curtain backdrop. The deity wears an orange garment, a red and orange headband, a rudraksha-style necklace and red and white flower garlands. The base is heaped with red flowers and offerings, set in a shaded garden of trees with a small white pillar at left.2013-10-12A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arch, set among large shade trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a red-orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, with several arms raised holding objects. Red-orange kumkum-coloured mounds surround the base, and a small plaque in front reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-05September 07 20112011-09-07A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arched shrine niche. The figure wears a yellow turban and a yellow cloth wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant necklace. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang on either side, and a green gold-speckled curtain backs the niche. Trees surround the shrine, and a small black plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present.2011-08-14July 12 20132013-07-12A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a silver-framed arched shrine against a yellow cloth backdrop under trees. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a red head wrap, with a multi-strand bead necklace and a ceremonial chain. Red and white flower garlands hang from its arms, and it holds a drum, a lotus bud and a ritual object in its raised hands. Red-painted pedestal stones and a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine sit at the base. No people are visible.2011-08-19May 07 20132013-05-07May 18 20132013-05-18