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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurti, seated in a relaxed cross-legged pose atop a carved base with small figures and animals, set between two ornate white carved stone pillars with floral and animal motifs. The four-armed deity holds a drum and a flame in upper hands, with one hand raised in a teaching gesture and the other resting on the knee. Dense green leaves and branches form the background, and the statue is outdoors on dry ground. No people are visible.

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September 24 20112011-09-24A large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown under a canopy of green banyan leaves. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged pose on a carved rock base decorated with animal and figure reliefs, holding a drum and a flame-like object in the upper hands, with the mudra hand raised in front. The face is serene and smiling, and the figure wears a broad ornamented collar and armlets. No people are present.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a four-armed deity seated in lalitasana on a rocky base carved with figures and animals, set among green leaves and tree branches outdoors. One hand holds a trident-like staff, another a cobra-entwined object, and the raised hands show mudras. Ornate necklaces and armlets adorn the figure. No physical people are present.2010-07-15A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a rounded arch framed by silver-toned ornamentation. The four-armed murti wears a necklace and armlets and has a red bindi and yellow flowers in its hair. One hand holds a snake, another rests in a teaching gesture, and it sits in lotus-like posture on a rock carved with an animal and small figures. Yellow marigold flowers lie at its feet. Green leaves and branches of a tree surround the statue.2010-07-15A large dark bronze or stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, seated in lotus-style cross-legged posture with the right foot raised, set against green leaves of a banyan tree. The deity has four arms: one hand shows a mudra, another holds a small object, and the upper hands hold a drum-like object and a flame. The figure wears a necklace, armlets, bracelets and a sacred thread, and a small animal figure is carved on the pedestal below. A copyright-style overlay appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2010-07-15September 24 20112011-09-24 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Dakshinamurti, a four-armed seated deity murti, shown under an ornate white arched frame set before green foliage. The figure sits in relaxed posture on a raised pedestal, one leg crossed over the other, holding a snake-wrapped drum-like item in an upper hand and a flame in the other upper hand, with a raised mudra hand and a hand resting on the knee. Carved figures of a prone dwarf and animals appear on the rock base beneath. The statue stands on a dark stone plinth with orange-red ground at its base. No physical people are present.2011-09-24 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of a four-armed deity in seated yogic posture stands within an ornate silver arched frame, surrounded by green foliage. The deity wears a crown with a red and yellow flower, a tilak on the forehead, and necklaces. One hand holds a drum, another raises a flame, and others are in blessing and gesture positions. Below, a bull and a small figure under the seat are carved on the base, and yellow flower petals lie at the foot. A person's arm is visible at the left edge. The statue is a deity murti, not a person.2016-08-18A large dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, shown outdoors beneath leafy tree branches. The four-armed deity sits in lotus-style cross-legged posture on a rock base carved with small figures, including a bull and a prostrate figure beneath the feet. One hand holds a serpent aloft, another rests in a teaching gesture, and the upper arms hold a drum-like object and a flame-like item. The statue wears a headband, a ringed neck ornament, bracelets and a sash. Marigold flowers are visible at the lower left.2010-07-15A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed seated form, sits in a silver-toned ornate arch framed by green tree foliage. The figure holds a drum and a flame in upper hands, with a mudra in one lower hand, and sits on a rock base with a small figure beneath its foot. Red painted steps and a plaque inscribed in Kannada script lie in front of the arch. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-07-15A dark polished stone statue of a multi-armed deity seated in lotus-style posture, with a red bindi on the forehead and an ornate crown, set within a pale carved stone arch. Surrounding green trees with small red berries fill the background. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject, shown outdoors in a garden setting.2009-12-16