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May 01 2012

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A black stone Dakshinamurthi murti sits in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver arch work, set against a yellow cloth backdrop. The deity wears a red cloth and red headband, a white and dark bead necklace, and a jewelled waist belt. Garlands of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers hang down both sides. Two brass oil lamps and incense sticks rest before the shrine, with a plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine below. No people are visible.2012-05-01A black stone statue of a seated deity murti is the central subject, framed by an ornate silver arch decorated with carved peacock or swan motifs. The figure wears a red headcloth, a red dhoti-like garment, layered white and red beaded necklaces, a pendant and a jewelled red and silver waist belt. Garlands of red, yellow, orange, purple and green flowers drape over both sides of the statue. A bright yellow cloth hangs behind it, with green trees visible at the edges. This is a statue, not a living person.2012-05-01A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthy, seated in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a bright orange head wrap, rudraksha malas and a silver pendant, with one hand raised in a mudra. A yellow canopy and silver arch frame the shrine, and red-painted offerings sit at the base beside a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2011-12-12A black stone murti of a deity draped in red cloth with a red head wrap, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a gold necklace, stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a red curtain, with trees behind. Four hands hold objects including a drum and a rosary-like item. A plaque at the base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present; the figure is a statue.2011-10-22November 30 20112011-11-30December 15 20112011-12-15October 01 20112011-10-01A black stone Dakshinamurthi murti sits in a silver-framed arched shrine against a yellow cloth backdrop, under trees. The deity wears a red cloth turban and red wrap, a white beaded necklace and a red-and-white garland, with yellow marigold garlands draped down both sides. It holds a drum in an upper hand and a flame-like object in the other, with a mudra hand and a snake-like figure beneath. A red-painted pedestal holds a small brass bell and oil lamp, and a black plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2011-12-01December 12 20112011-12-12A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits within a silver-framed arched niche backed by green fabric with gold dots. The figure wears a red cloth over the shoulders and waist, a red head wrap, layered beaded and gold necklaces, and a garland of red and yellow flowers. Four hands hold a drum, a flame or sacred implement, and a mudra gesture, and a small figure lies beneath its raised foot. A plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada sits on the pedestal, with a brass oil lamp at the base and red-painted rock around the platform. No people are present.2011-11-21November 06 20112011-11-06December 22 20102010-12-22