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A large black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands under a canopy framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels in a tree-shaded outdoor shrine. The murti wears an orange and saffron cloth, a multicoloured flower garland, and a rudraksha mala across its chest. A printed black plaque at its base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. In front on a low wooden tray sit silver bowls of cooked rice and curries with a small steel tumbler, as an offering. No physical people are visible.

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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, stands under a silver-coloured arch framed by carved foliage. The murti wears an orange shawl draped over its shoulders and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, and holds a rudraksha mala. Its base is set in rough rocks with a dark stone plinth. Before it sit a tray with small metal bowls of offerings and a plate of white food, plus a brass lamp and a brass cup in the foreground. Trees and leaves surround the shrine in daylight. No people are visible.2008-05-13A large black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, stands in an outdoor shrine beneath green trees. The murti wears an orange-yellow dhoti-style drape and an orange turban, and is garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower strings and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. Carved silver framing surrounds the arch behind it. At the base sits a small plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine, with a wooden tray of offerings in silver bowls containing food, sweets and a small cup. No people are visible.2008-05-13October 04 20102010-10-04A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the form of Shiva as guru, seated under a banyan tree in an open outdoor shrine. The murti wears an orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a saffron headwrap, with a rudraksha mala around the neck. It is garlanded with yellow, orange and magenta flower garlands forming an arch behind it. The statue sits on a red rocky mound with a small plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine, with a brass oil lamp, a kalasha pot with leaves, and loose flower petals laid on a white cloth in front. Silver-coloured ornate arch frames the murti. No people are visible.2008-12-24 +1 copiesJuly 08 20102010-07-08A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as the seated teacher, stands in an outdoor shrine under a tree canopy. The murti has multiple arms holding ritual objects, wears an orange cloth and an orange headwrap, and is draped with garlands of yellow and purple-red flowers. The statue stands on a dark pedestal within a silver-coloured arch carved with floral and figural motifs, and the base is painted bright orange-red with a small kalasha-like form on top. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine, and at the foot a stone slab bears a white-outlined Om symbol strewn with petals. No people are visible.2010-08-01Outdoor shrine featuring a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, dressed in an orange saffron cloth with blue-and-yellow borders. Its hands hold objects including a rudraksha mala draped at the chest, and a garland of yellow, purple and pink flowers hangs over the shoulders. The statue stands on a black pedestal within a silver-toned arch carved with floral and figural motifs, surrounded by trees. In front lies a rounded rock platform with a black plaque, and offerings on a wooden tray: small brass bowls with yellow and orange substances, and a white-covered plate. A brass lamp stands at the lower edge. No people are visible.2008-05-13A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits under a silver arch carved with floral motifs in an outdoor garden beneath a large banyan tree. The murti wears an orange-and-maroon cloth, an orange headband, and rudraksha beads, and is draped in garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with red and purple flowers. Its raised hands hold a drum and a flame, and a carved relief of seated figures appears at its base. A black pedestal with a Kannada inscription and a small white cloth offering rest at the front, with red-painted base stones below. No living people are visible.2010-08-08July 08 20102010-07-08December 16 20102010-12-16July 08 20102010-07-08February 27 20112011-02-27