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A 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.

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A black stone statue of the deity Dakshinamurthi sits on a black pedestal beneath a silver arched frame carved with floral and scroll motifs. The murti wears an orange cloth and is garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a red-orange cloth draped over the head. A small brass plaque at the base is engraved with Kannada text. The statue stands in an open garden under a large spreading tree with hanging aerial roots, surrounded by green shrubs, a stone bench and a red-painted platform. No people are visible.2010-11-30Outdoor 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.2013-10-12Outdoor photograph of a black stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated in a shrine beneath trees. The deity wears an orange cloth wrap, an orange turban-like headpiece, and a rudraksha mala, with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers draped over both sides. A silver arched frame with floral and foliage relief surrounds the figure, set on a dark stone pedestal with a red-painted base. A small plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. Yellow flower petals lie at the base, and a white-walled compound is visible behind. No people are present.2010-12-27A dark stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a silver ornate arched frame set against a red cloth backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure has four arms, wears an orange garment, a crown-like headdress, a white pearl necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds ritual objects in its hands. Marigold and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and a small animal figure rests at the base. A metal railing and a white board stand nearby.2015-08-31November 28 20112011-11-28 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20132013-02-24 +2 copiesA black stone statue of Dakshinamurti, seated under a silver arch set beneath large spreading trees. The murti wears an orange cloth, a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, and a red-orange turban-like headdress. Its hands hold ritual objects. Below it a base is heaped with red-orange offerings and a small black plaque with inscription is set in front. Dirt ground, a low white wall and a small pillar appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a seated figure in an ornate silver arched frame stands outdoors beneath large spreading trees. The figure wears a red-orange head covering and an orange-red wrap, with a red-and-white garland and a long garland of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers draped around it. Its hands are raised in mudra gestures. The statue sits on a black pedestal with a small plaque at its base, surrounded by shade trees and a paved courtyard. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A 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.2011-08-13July 12 20132013-07-12A 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.2010-10-05A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated within an ornate silver-coloured arched frame under trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange head covering, with a long garland of yellow and magenta flowers and a dark rudraksha-style mala around the neck. Several hands hold ritual objects, including a drum-like item and a bell-like implement. The base is a dark stone pedestal with red offerings at its foot. Green foliage, sandy ground and a small pillar appear around the shrine. No living people are visible.2010-11-30