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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed seated deity, shown in a silver-framed arch with carved peacock and floral motifs against green foliage. The figure sits cross-legged on a rock base with a small dwarf figure beneath, holding a drum, a flame, and other implements in its hands.

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September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed seated form, sits in a silver-toned ornate arch framed by green tree foliage. The figure holds a drum and a flame in upper hands, with a mudra in one lower hand, and sits on a rock base with a small figure beneath its foot. Red painted steps and a plaque inscribed in Kannada script lie in front of the arch. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in lalitasana on a rocky base carved with figures and animals, set among green leaves and tree branches outdoors. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a cobra-entwined object, and the raised hands show mudras. Ornate necklaces and armlets adorn the figure. No physical people are present.2010-07-15A black stone statue of a four-armed seated deity murti, identified by iconography as Dakshinamurthi, sits in a cross-legged posture on a rocky pedestal carved with small figures. One hand holds a small drum, another a flame, while the remaining hands show mudras. The statue is framed by an ornate silver-toned arch with lion motifs, set against green tree foliage. No people are visible.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown under a canopy of green banyan leaves. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged pose on a carved rock base decorated with animal and figure reliefs, holding a drum and a flame-like object in the upper hands, with the mudra hand raised in front. The face is serene and smiling, and the figure wears a broad ornamented collar and armlets. No people are present.2010-07-15A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity in seated yogic posture stands within an ornate silver arched frame, surrounded by green foliage. The deity wears a crown with a red and yellow flower, a tilak on the forehead, and necklaces. One hand holds a drum, another raises a flame, and others are in blessing and gesture positions. Below, a bull and a small figure under the seat are carved on the base, and yellow flower petals lie at the foot. A person's arm is visible at the left edge. The statue is a deity murti, not a person.2016-08-18December 23 20102010-12-23A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a rounded arch framed by silver-toned ornamentation. The four-armed murti wears a necklace and armlets and has a red bindi and yellow flowers in its hair. One hand holds a snake, another rests in a teaching gesture, and it sits in lotus-like posture on a rock carved with an animal and small figures. Yellow marigold flowers lie at its feet. Green leaves and branches of a tree surround the statue.2010-07-15A large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown outdoors beneath leafy tree branches. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged posture on a rock base carved with small figures, including a bull and a prostrate figure beneath the feet. One hand holds a serpent aloft, another rests in a teaching gesture, and the upper arms hold a drum-like object and a flame-like item. The statue wears a headband, a ringed neck ornament, bracelets and a sash. Marigold flowers are visible at the lower left.2010-07-15A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in an ornate silver arched shrine framed by a magenta cloth backdrop. The figure wears a saffron-orange head cloth, a purple dhoti, a red and gold ornate chest ornament, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another rests on the lap. The statue sits on a carved base amid trees in an outdoor setting. It is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-12-03