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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, stands inside a carved white stone arch set against a green cloth backdrop with gold motifs. The murti wears a red cloth and a red headband, a beaded red-and-white necklace, and has flowers placed at its feet and on its arms. It sits on a dark plinth in an outdoor grove of leafy trees, with a small inscribed black plaque at its base.

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June 29 20132013-06-29A black stone murti of a deity stands within a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green curtain with gold patterns, set outdoors among tall trees and red earth. The figure has four arms, holds a trident and drum-like object, and wears a red and orange shawl, a rudraksha mala with a garland of red and yellow flowers draped over its shoulders, and a tiger skin. A small figure rests at its feet. No physical people are present.2013-08-03A black stone murti of a seated deity under a silver arch, set beneath a large spreading banyan tree. The figure wears a red shawl draped over the body, a red turban-like headwrap, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. Marigold and orange-and-maroon garlands hang on both sides of the arch. Below the murti is a black plinth with a plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine in Kannada and English, set on a red-painted base. The shrine is open to the sky with trees and a sandy ground around it. No people are visible.2010-12-26Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal within a white carved arched frame, set among trees. The figure wears a red-orange dhoti-like drape, a red-orange yellow-banded headband, layered beaded necklaces and a red and yellow garland over the shoulders. A green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop, and small red offerings and flower petals lie at the base. The murti is a statue, not a living person.2013-07-02June 08 20132013-06-08A 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.2011-11-21A black stone Dakshinamurthy murti sits in an arched silver frame under a large banyan tree. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a rudraksha mala, and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds draped over its shoulders. A black pedestal bears a plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine, with red-painted rocks at its base and a yellow flower offering. The outdoor shrine area is shaded by dense banyan branches, with a bench and small trees beyond. No people are visible.2010-12-27A photograph of an outdoor shrine set among trees and a dirt courtyard. A black stone deity murti sits in a silver-framed arched niche backed by a green cloth with gold dots. The figure has multiple arms, wears an orange-and-red cloth draped across the body, a band of orange cloth tied across the head, a beaded necklace and strands of rudraksha, and is garlanded with red and yellow marigold garlands. Its base is covered in red-painted stones and scattered red flowers, with a small brass bell and a black plaque in front. No people are visible.2013-08-02A black stone murti of a seated deity stands inside a white carved stone arch in an outdoor garden beneath tree branches. The figure wears a bright pink cloth draped over the head and body, and is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers. A green cloth backdrop hangs behind the shrine. In front of it stands a small granite plinth with a nameplate reading Dakshinamoorthi shrine, and a dark stone base is coated in bright red-orange paste. Two small brass bells hang near the base, with a brass lamp and offerings beside them. No people are visible.2011-10-01An outdoor shrine in a garden setting shows a dark stone statue of a seated figure, Dakshinamurthy-style teacher form, dressed in a blue-green cloth with a rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces, with an orange-and-red cloth wrapped on the head and garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over the arms. The statue sits in a white arched stone frame before a green patterned backdrop, on a dark pedestal and a base of red-orange stones with scattered marigolds. Trees and dry earth surround it, and a small oil lamp rests at the front. No physical people are visible.2013-09-30December 29 20112011-12-29 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a black stone Dakshinamurthy murti seated in a shrine beneath trees. The deity wears an orange cloth wrap, an orange turban-like headpiece, and a rudraksha mala, with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers draped over both sides. A silver arched frame with floral and foliage relief surrounds the figure, set on a dark stone pedestal with a red-painted base. A small plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. Yellow flower petals lie at the base, and a white-walled compound is visible behind. No people are present.2010-12-27