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A black stone Dakshinamurthi murti sits in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver arch work, set against a yellow cloth backdrop. The deity wears a red cloth and red headband, a white and dark bead necklace, and a jewelled waist belt. Garlands of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers hang down both sides. Two brass oil lamps and incense sticks rest before the shrine, with a plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine below. No people are visible.

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May 01 20122012-05-01A black stone Dakshinamurthi murti sits in a silver-framed arched shrine against a yellow cloth backdrop, under trees. The deity wears a red cloth turban and red wrap, a white beaded necklace and a red-and-white garland, with yellow marigold garlands draped down both sides. It holds a drum in an upper hand and a flame-like object in the other, with a mudra hand and a snake-like figure beneath. A red-painted pedestal holds a small brass bell and oil lamp, and a black plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2011-12-01A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, is decorated in a shrine arch framed with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers and green leaves. The deity wears a red turban, red cloth draped over the body, and pearl and beaded malas, and one hand is raised in a teaching gesture. A small signboard at the base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine, with an incense stick placed before it and marigold petals scattered on the red-painted base. No people are visible.2011-12-15December 22 20102010-12-22A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits under a silver arch beneath a large spreading tree at an outdoor shrine. The murti wears a red-orange cloth draped over the body and a red headcloth, with a rudraksha mala across the chest, and is garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands. Its raised hand displays a mudra, and a small brass bell and scattered marigold petals lie on the plinth in front. Red-painted rocks and a dark shrine base surround the figure. A stone placard reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No living people are visible.2010-12-28A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated in a silver-framed arched shrine against a yellow cloth backdrop. The deity wears a red cloth draped over the body and a red head cloth, with white and black beaded necklaces and a red-and-yellow marigold garland encircling the figure. Its hands hold objects including a drum-like implement and a rudraksha-style mala. A small black plaque at the base is inscribed Dakshinamurthi shrine, and a red cloth rests on the platform before red-painted stone offerings. No living people are visible.2011-11-30A 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.2011-12-12November 01 20112011-11-01July 07 20132013-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 14 20132013-07-14July 16 20132013-07-16A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits within a silver-framed arched niche backed by green fabric with gold dots. The figure wears a red cloth over the shoulders and waist, a red head wrap, layered beaded and gold necklaces, and a garland of red and yellow flowers. Four hands hold a drum, a flame or sacred implement, and a mudra gesture, and a small figure lies beneath its raised foot. A plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada sits on the pedestal, with a brass oil lamp at the base and red-painted rock around the platform. No people are present.2011-11-21