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A black stone statue of a seated deity murti under a banyan tree, framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and an orange headband with a red tilak, and is adorned with thick garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, plus a rudraksha-style mala. Its raised hands hold a trident-like emblem and a flame-shaped object. Dappled green foliage and a reddish earth floor surround the shrine.

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A black stone statue of a four-armed deity murti stands inside an ornate silver arched frame before green trees. The figure wears an orange and gold cloth wrapped around the head and an orange garment draped over the body, with a rudraksha mala and thick garlands of yellow and red flowers with green leaves hanging from both shoulders. One hand shows abhaya mudra, another holds a trident-like implement and a flame or drum-like object. The statue rests on a dark carved base with small relief figures, and a red tilak marks the forehead.2010-07-08A dark stone statue of a seated sage figure under a large banyan tree, wearing an orange cloth, a gold-and-green patterned headwrap with a red vermilion dot on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, and its upraised hand holds a flame-like sacred object. Carved reliefs of meditating figures decorate the base, and a silver arch frames the statue. A partially visible person in white stands at the right edge.2010-07-08A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched gateway, surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange wrap and an orange turban-like headcloth with a red dot on the forehead, and a rudraksha mala hangs across the chest. It is adorned with garlands of red and yellow flowers and white ribbon-like strands. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a drum-shaped object while others are raised in mudra gestures. Flower petals lie on the base below.2010-07-10A black stone statue of Lord Dakshinamurthy stands under a silver-coloured ornate arch framed by green tree foliage. The four-armed murti wears an orange cloth wrapped around the body and an orange-and-green striped headcloth, with a red tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from both shoulders to the base. A rudraksha mala hangs on the chest. One hand holds a drum, another a flame, and the others are raised in mudra. Small carved figures decorate the pedestal. No people are visible.2010-07-08A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands in a silver-framed archway surrounded by green foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth, a green-and-gold striped turban-like headwrap, and a red tilak on the forehead. White jasmine garlands with yellow marigolds and red roses drape the statue, and gold-foil wrapped kalasha-like offerings hang from the garlands. One hand is raised in abhaya-like gesture while others hold a trident-like staff and a rounded emblem. A carved relief of small figures decorates the base on a dark stone plinth. No people are visible.2010-07-04A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed deity figure, sits under a green tree canopy inside an ornate silver arch. The statue wears an orange cloth wrapped around the body and an orange head cloth with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from its shoulders to the base. Its hands hold a drum-like object and other ritual items. The plinth bears a dark sign reading Dakshinamurthi Shrine in Kannada and English. Red painted pedestals flank the base. No people are clearly visible.2010-09-14A black stone statue of a four-armed deity stands within an ornate silver-toned arched frame, with green trees behind it. The figure wears an orange turban and an orange shawl over a dark-bordered orange garment, with a rudraksha mala across the chest and a red bindi on the forehead. Long garlands of yellow and red flowers with green leaves hang from the shoulders to the base, and white paper strips are draped among them. One hand holds a trident-like implement and another a flame-shaped object, while the other hands are raised or rest at the waist. Flower petals lie on the stone pedestal. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-07-10October 19 20102010-10-19 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands under a silver-coloured arch, surrounded by green foliage. The figure wears an orange and maroon striped cloth wrapped around the body and an orange-maroon head cloth, with a red bindi on the forehead and a long rudraksha mala hanging to the waist. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over both shoulders. Its hands hold a trident-like staff, a flame-shaped object, and a small serpent is coiled near one upper hand. Carved relief figures decorate the rocky base. This is a statue, not a living person, and no photographed person is visible.2010-09-07 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a multi-armed deity stands in an arched white stone niche surrounded by green leafy trees. The figure wears an orange and gold-bordered dhoti with an orange-red headcloth, a red bindi, and a rudraksha mala. It is draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers. One hand holds a snake-entwined staff and another holds a flame-like object, while other hands are raised in blessing. Carved figures decorate the base. No living people are visible.2010-08-30A large black stone statue stands under a silver-finished arch framed by green tree foliage. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and an orange turban-like headwrap, with a red bindi on the forehead. Multiple garlands of yellow and white marigold-type flowers, purple blossoms and red roses hang across the chest. The statue has several arms: one hand holds a trident-like staff, another a damaru-style drum or lotus-bud object, and others are raised in blessing or held at the waist. This is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-14A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi stands under a carved white stone arch set against a banyan tree canopy. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth and a multi-coloured draped headcloth with a red tilak, with a rudraksha mala across the chest. Thick garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers hang from the shoulders to the base, and red flower petals lie on the dark stone plinth. Multiple arms are raised in mudras, and a bell hangs at the left edge. No living people are visible, and the image is a photograph of a statue rather than a depiction of a person.2010-08-28