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Outdoor shrine under a large spreading tree showing a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy seated in an ornate silver arch with a golden-yellow patterned cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange waistcloth and orange head band, red and yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. One hand holds a book-like object and another rests on a raised knee, with a small figure at the base. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine beneath a rock covered in red and orange kumkum and vermilion. No people are visible.

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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a silver-framed arched shrine against a yellow cloth backdrop under trees. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a red head wrap, with a multi-strand bead necklace and a ceremonial chain. Red and white flower garlands hang from its arms, and it holds a drum, a lotus bud and a ritual object in its raised hands. Red-painted pedestal stones and a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine sit at the base. No people are visible.2011-08-19A black stone murti of a deity seated on an animal mount within a white ornate stone arch with a yellow-gold curtain backdrop. The deity wears an orange garment, a red and orange headband, a rudraksha-style necklace and red and white flower garlands. The base is heaped with red flowers and offerings, set in a shaded garden of trees with a small white pillar at left.2013-10-12October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesJune 12 20132013-06-12A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a dark pedestal inside an ornate silver arch, set among large shade trees in an outdoor garden. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a red-orange turban and a long rudraksha mala, with several arms raised holding objects. Red-orange kumkum-coloured mounds surround the base, and a small plaque in front reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine. No people are visible.2010-10-05A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti sits seated under a silver-framed arched shrine. The figure wears a red and gold headband, layered silver-white jewelled necklaces, and a yellow cloth draped over the lap with a striped tiger-skin style wrap. Red, white and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders and arms, and it holds ritual implements in its raised hands. Behind it is a saffron-yellow backdrop and green trees. In front, a dark stone pedestal holds a bowl-shaped vessel, with a red-and-yellow marigold garland draped below and a stack of brass bowls on the red-stone base. No people are visible.2017-07-16An outdoor shrine under trees shows a dark stone sculpture of a seated deity murti on a black pedestal, framed by a white arched niche carved with floral and animal motifs. The figure wears a yellow headband, rudraksha-style beads, a blue lower garment and a garland of yellow flowers. Its backdrop is a bright red-orange cloth. The base is heaped with red-painted stones and marked by a small plaque. Overhanging branches and bare vines frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-07-12A 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.2011-08-14April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesApril 05 20122012-04-05A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands in a silver-framed arched niche at an outdoor shrine. The four-armed figure wears a yellow dhoti and yellow shawl, a crown-like headdress, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and holds ritual objects in its hands. A green curtain with gold dots backs the niche, surrounded by trees. A black slab in front of the shrine is inscribed Dakshinamurthi Shrine, with marigold garlands, a brass bell, and small brass lamps set on a red-painted base. No people are visible.2011-09-01