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April 03 2012

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A black stone Dakshinamurthi murti stands in a shrine framed by an ornate silver arch against a red drape. The figure wears a yellow cloth wrapped around the head and body, multiple strands of amber-coloured beads, and a white and red forehead mark. It holds a snake in one upper hand, a flame-like object in another, and rests one foot on a small figure at its base. Pink flowers lie at its feet. Two brass oil lamps and a brass plate sit before a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine.2012-04-03April 03 20122012-04-03A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in a silver-framed arched niche against a bright yellow cloth backdrop. The deity has four arms holding a trident-like implement, a drum, and a rosary, with a yellow shawl draped over the body and a yellow turban on the head. Rudraksha malas and white floral garlands hang from the shoulders, and fresh flowers lie at the base. A small black plaque in front of the shrine bears text in Kannada and English. No physical people are present.2011-11-25November 28 20112011-11-28 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, stands in an ornate silver arch against a yellow cloth backdrop outdoors among trees. He wears a yellow-green turban and draped yellow-green cloth with teal trim, multiple rudraksha-style red bead necklaces and wrist beads. Two hands hold a drum and a flame, and the other hands show mudras. He stands on a dwarf figure. A black plaque at the base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine in Kannada and English, and red-painted pedestals flank the base. Statue only, no physical people.2011-10-07November 06 20112011-11-06September 01 20112011-09-01A 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.2011-12-31March 24 20132013-03-24May 16 20132013-05-16December 23 20112011-12-23A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in an ornate silver arch set among green leaves. The murti wears a yellow turban and yellow dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Its hands are raised in mudras, and the base carries carved figures. A black plaque in front of the shrine reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No living people are visible.2011-08-13