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A dark stone murti of Dakshinamurti, seated under an arched white canopy beneath trees, is adorned with thick garlands of red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers draped down both sides. The figure wears an orange turban with a small tilak, an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a staff and a small object in its raised hands. A green cloth backdrop and red drapery frame the shrine. A stone plaque at the base carries Kannada text, a small brass vessel and scattered flower petals sit on the red stone platform, and a white toy animal rests on the pedestal. No living people are visible.

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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurti, seated on a golden pedestal beneath a white arched canopy with green and gold drapery and red fabric hangings. The figure wears an orange turban, orange dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, holding a staff topped with a gold finial. Dense garlands of red, purple, yellow, green and white flowers drape the murti and the arch. Small pink flowers, a yellow fruit and a brass vessel rest at the base; tree foliage forms the background. No people are visible.2011-07-15A black stone murti of Dakshinamurti seated under an arched canopy, wearing an orange turban and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Two gold-tone arms raise a staff and a small object, and the figure is wreathed in long garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Marigold and other blossoms lie at the base on a gilded pedestal, with a dark plaque inscribed in Tamil script in front. Red cloth drapes frame the shrine, with trees behind. No living people are visible.2011-07-15A photograph of a decorated Dakshinamurti shrine outdoors beneath trees. A black stone deity murti stands at the centre, dressed in an orange cloth and wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. It is framed by a silver arch and garlanded with thick bands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Golden hands hold a staff and a ritual object, and a gold pedestal sits below. A small brass lamp and scattered petals lie on the red base. A black plaque carries Kannada script reading Dakshinamurthi Shrine. No people are visible.2011-07-15A photograph of a shrine featuring a black stone murti of a sage-like deity in saffron-orange cloth and a saffron turban, with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace. The figure is decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, purple, yellow, green and white. Golden flanking attendant figures hold a staff and a ceremonial object, and a gilded pedestal with white and pink flowers sits at the base beneath a silver arch with a green backdrop. Trees are visible behind. No physical people are shown.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A decorated murti of Dakshinamurti, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown with a black stone face, a saffron-orange cloth, and rudraksha malas. Multiple garlands of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers hang across the figure's shoulders and arms. Gold-plated arms hold a staff, and a gold pedestal with floral decoration sits at the base beside offering flowers and a small brass lamp. No people are visible.2011-07-15Outdoor shrine with a gold and dark-stone seated deity murti of Dakshinamurthi, wearing an orange-red dhoti and turban, holding a staff, under a white arched frame and surrounded by yellow, red and green flower garlands. A brass oil lamp stands on a stone platform in front, with a sign reading Dakshinamurthi shrine. Trees surround the shrine. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07A dark stone murti of a seated deity in an orange wrap and orange turban with a vertical tilak, holding a long staff, is framed by an ornate silver arch and garlanded with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, purple, red and white. Gold arms and a gold throne base are visible, with white cloth offering packets, a brass plate of flowers and rice, and a small brass lamp arranged in front on a red stone platform among green trees. No physical people are present.2011-07-15July 07 20092009-07-07A 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.2011-12-12January 04 20152015-01-04