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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a silver-framed niche against a bright yellow cloth backdrop. Four arms hold a damaru drum, a flame, and a mudra hand, adorned with rudraksha malas and a white dhoti and shawl; a red tilak marks the forehead. The seated figure rests on a carved dwarf demon base. Outdoors among green leaves, a small brass oil lamp and bell sit before a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.

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November 11 20112011-11-11A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, the seated four-armed form of Shiva, sits in a silver-framed niche against a gold-patterned orange cloth. The figure wears a white head cloth, a white wrap draped over the lap, and multiple strands of white and black beaded garlands. One hand is raised in a gesture, another holds a snake-topped staff, and the sculpture rests on a carved pedestal. Small green leaves lie before a black plaque in front of the shrine. No living people are visible.2011-11-11 +1 copiesOctober 10 20112011-10-10A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated in a silver-framed shrine niche against a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The murti wears a white turban with a red bindi, a white shawl, and white and dark beaded necklaces, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Its multiple hands hold a snake, a drum, and a mudra, and a black bull form lies beneath the seat. Red painted stones and a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine sit at the base. No people are visible.2011-11-13 +1 copiesDecember 27 20112011-12-27December 10 20112011-12-10A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in a silver-framed arched niche against a bright yellow cloth backdrop. The deity has four arms holding a trident-like implement, a drum, and a rosary, with a yellow shawl draped over the body and a yellow turban on the head. Rudraksha malas and white floral garlands hang from the shoulders, and fresh flowers lie at the base. A small black plaque in front of the shrine bears text in Kannada and English. No physical people are present.2011-11-25A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti sits on a pedestal in front of a turquoise draped backdrop, framed by an ornate silver-toned arch with carved floral and animal motifs. The figure wears a white dhoti and white head cloth with a red tilak, layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces, and a pendant at the chest. Two garlands of red and white flowers hang over the shoulders, and the hands hold ritual objects. Trees and dry leaves surround the outdoor setting. No physical people are visible.2013-04-13 +2 copiesMarch 14 20132013-03-14A 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.2011-08-13A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arched shrine niche. The figure wears a yellow turban and a yellow cloth wrap, with a rudraksha mala and a pendant necklace. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang on either side, and a green gold-speckled curtain backs the niche. Trees surround the shrine, and a small black plaque below reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present.2011-08-14A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated in a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green cloth with gold dots. The deity wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a white headcloth with gold edging, layered gold beaded necklaces and a red tilak. Garlands of red and yellow flowers drape over the shoulders. Two raised hands hold ritual objects while the others rest on the knee. A dark stone pedestal and red-painted base surround the shrine, with a small black plaque in front.2011-10-18