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A 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.

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January 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copiesA 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.2011-01-22October 19 20082008-10-19July 08 20102010-07-08August 14 20112011-08-14A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown inside a silver-coloured arched niche with a green and gold-spotted backdrop. The figure wears a hot pink cloth draped over its body and a pink turban, with rudraksha beads and a pendant on the chest. Red, yellow and white flower garlands hang on both sides. Below, a plaque in Kannada and English reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. The setting is outdoors among trees.2011-10-01December 16 20102010-12-16A 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.2011-08-13Outdoor photo of a black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed seated form, wrapped in an orange cloth with a red-and-orange headcloth and draped with a yellow and magenta marigold garland. It sits on a black pedestal carved with figures, framed by an ornate silver arch set among green trees. A red-painted base and a black plaque below read 'Dakshinamurthi shrine'. No people are visible.2009-09-03October 04 20102010-10-04A 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.2011-01-22A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as the seated teacher, stands in an outdoor shrine under a tree canopy. The murti has multiple arms holding ritual objects, wears an orange cloth and an orange headwrap, and is draped with garlands of yellow and purple-red flowers. The statue stands on a dark pedestal within a silver-coloured arch carved with floral and figural motifs, and the base is painted bright orange-red with a small kalasha-like form on top. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine, and at the foot a stone slab bears a white-outlined Om symbol strewn with petals. No people are visible.2010-08-01