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A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity form stands on a dark pedestal before an ornate silver arch carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped around the body and head, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flower strands hang from the shoulders down to the base. Several arms hold ritual objects.

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A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti, seated in front of a silver ornate arched frame with repoussé floral and animal motifs, surrounded by trees. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap and orange headcloth with a red tilak on the forehead, a rudraksha mala, and is garlanded with thick yellow marigold and purple flower strands with green leaf binders. Its hands hold objects including a drum-like item and a lotus-like bud. The setting is outdoors with a sandy ground and a low wall behind.2011-01-22January 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-30A black stone statue of a deity murti with multiple arms stands in an ornate silver-edged arched frame set against green foliage. The figure wears an orange saffron shawl draped over the head and an orange robe, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands. A small red tilak mark is visible on the forehead, and the arms hold ritual objects including a drum-like instrument and a bell-shaped item.2009-09-03A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands within a silver-framed arch surrounded by green leafy foliage. The figure wears an orange-red cloth wrapped over the head and body, with a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Two garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white blooms and purple flowers drape down both sides. The deity holds ritual objects in its raised hands, and a red tilak mark sits on the forehead. No people are visible.2010-07-07A dark stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands outdoors in front of green foliage. The figure wears an orange-red head cloth with a red-and-gold band, an orange saffron-coloured shawl draped over its shoulders, and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow, purple, pink and white flowers hang from its shoulders, and a rudraksha mala rests on its chest. One upper hand holds a damaru-like drum, another makes a blessing gesture, and the lower hands are raised in mudra. A carved silver-toned frame edges the right side of the image.2011-01-21A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti, seated beneath a silver-toned arched frame carved with floral and animal motifs, set against leafy trees. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped over the head and body, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and is draped with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers with green leaves. A black plaque at the base with a Kannada and English inscription reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. The base is painted red and set on a dirt ground.2011-01-22A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal beneath a silver-coloured ornate arch, set outdoors among dense green trees. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange headcloth, with a dark rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hanging from the shoulders. Several of its raised hands hold ritual objects.2010-11-30A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal beneath a silver-coloured arch carved with floral and figural motifs, set among trees outdoors. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap with maroon borders, a white and brown bead necklace, and an orange head cloth. Garlands of red, white and yellow flowers hang over its shoulders and arms. Red flower petals lie at the base. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti stands in front of foliage, framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears an orange saffron cloth wrapped over the shoulders and around the waist, a saffron head cloth, and a red and yellow tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and white flowers with purple and red blooms hang across its chest. Its raised hands hold ritual objects, including a bell-like item and a small staff. The statue is a sculpture, not a person.2010-09-14A 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 dark stone murti of a deity seated on a rocky base, dressed in an orange-saffron cloth with a maroon-and-orange turban and a white rudraksha-style bead necklace. Garlands of red and white flowers and yellow marigolds hang from its shoulders and arms, and it holds ritual objects in its raised hands. The statue is framed by an ornate silver-coloured arch with carved floral and animal motifs, set outdoors among trees with bare red earth and a small pile of red offerings at its base. No people are shown in the statue's frame.2011-08-11