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Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal within a white carved arched frame, set among trees. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-like drape, a red-orange yellow-banded headband, layered beaded necklaces and a red and yellow garland over the shoulders. A green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop, and small red offerings and flower petals lie at the base. The murti is a statue, not a living person.

A dark stone statue of a seated deity murti sits within a silver-framed arched niche against a red-orange cloth backdrop, under trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears a red and orange garment, a red headband with a white ornament, a rudraksha mala, and a white and red flower garland draped over the shoulders. It holds a trident-like implement and a drum in raised hands, with a serpent and small figures at the base. A black plaque at the front reads Dakshinamurthi shrine, with orange and yellow flower petals scattered on the pedestal. No people are visible.

A 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.

A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, stands inside a carved white stone arch set against a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. The murti wears a red cloth and a red headband, a beaded red-and-white necklace, and has flowers placed at its feet and on its arms. It sits on a dark plinth in an outdoor grove of leafy trees, with a small inscribed black plaque at its base.

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July 02 2013

A dark stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, a seated four-armed form of Shiva, sits in a shrine niche framed by white carved arch with floral motifs. A bright magenta cloth backdrop surrounds it, and the deity wears a teal-green draped garment, a red and cream garland, a gold-toned necklace, and a pink head cloth. Its hands hold ritual objects and a small flower is at its base. The murti sits on a dark pedestal over a mound of red-painted stones, with a small name plaque and an orange-yellow symbol below. Tall trees and sandy ground surround the open-air shrine.

August 03 2013

A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a silver-framed arched niche with a green cloth backdrop dotted with gold. The figure wears a yellow-green dhoti-style cloth with green edging, a red-beaded necklace, and white and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Several raised hands hold ritual objects, and a small figure lies beneath the seat. The shrine stands outdoors among trees, with a red-painted base and a small brass oil lamp at the front. A plaque on the pedestal reads Dakshinamurthi shrine.

April 19 2012

A dark stone statue of a deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a green gold-flecked cloth backdrop, surrounded by trees. The figure has a red head cloth, a red and orange garment, an ornate multicoloured jewelled collar, and red and white flower garlands draped over the arms. It holds ritual objects in its raised hands and sits upon a dark pedestal with a small carved animal figure at its base. A metal railing and a dirt ground surround the shrine.

A photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated in a shrine under trees. The four-armed deity murti wears a red head cloth, red drape, white bead necklaces and a waist belt, and red-and-yellow marigold garlands hang from its shoulders. Its hands hold a drum, a fire and a snake-like object, while the other hands are in a teaching gesture. An ornate silver arch frames the shrine against an orange patterned cloth. Two brass oil lamps and a brass bowl sit before the base, with a black plaque beneath reading Dakshinamurthi shrine.