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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed deity murti seated in a silver-framed shrine arch with an orange-gold draped backdrop. The figure wears a yellow-green cloth wrapped around the head and body, with rudraksha malas and silver ornaments on the chest and wrists. Marigold and red flower garlands hang on both sides. Below, a small figure lies beneath the seated deity, and a black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. The setting is outdoors among green trees.

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November 05 20112011-11-05September 07 20112011-09-07October 03 20112011-10-03November 06 20112011-11-06A 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.2011-09-01A 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.2011-11-25November 28 20112011-11-28 +1 copiesA 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 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.2011-08-13June 06 20112011-06-06A 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 copiesOutdoor shrine photograph showing a black stone Dakshinamurthi statue seated on a dark pedestal within an ornate silver arch, backed by a green cloth with gold dots and surrounded by trees. The deity has four arms, wears a yellow cloth wrap and a yellow head cloth with a red mark, and is adorned with red, white and yellow flower garlands and layered rudraksha-style beads. A kalasha-like red-painted base and a brass oil lamp and bell sit in front. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada. No people are visible.2011-10-14