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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi seated in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch, draped in an olive-green shawl with green trim and layered gold beads and necklaces. The murti raises one hand in abhaya gesture and holds a small object in the other, with a mala-like ornament at its chest. It is decorated with bands of marigolds, roses, jasmine and green leaf garlands arranged in vertical streams and a white flower garland at its base. A small wooden or stone plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present.

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December 13 20112011-12-13December 04 20112011-12-04A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a shrine framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears a green-yellow dhoti and a matching shawl draped over its head and shoulders, with a wide band of rudraksha-style beads and necklaces across its chest. Its right hand is raised in a teaching gesture and its left holds a small object. The niche is decorated with thick garlands in green, red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and red flower offerings sit at its base. A dark plaque at the front reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2011-12-02December 04 20112011-12-04A black stone deity murti of Dakshinamurthy, seated in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, red, purple and green. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a bright orange head wrap, rudraksha malas and a silver pendant, with one hand raised in a mudra. A yellow canopy and silver arch frame the shrine, and red-painted offerings sit at the base beside a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2011-12-12December 03 20112011-12-03 +1 copiesNovember 06 20112011-11-06December 02 20112011-12-02 +1 copiesA black stone Dakshinamurthi murti seated in a shrine niche before a yellow cloth backdrop, with ornate silver-toned framing on either side. The figure wears an olive-green draped garment with a green ribbon at the waist, a jewelled belt, and multiple rudraksha malas around the neck. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow flowers hang over both shoulders. The murti holds a ritual object in one hand and rests on a carved base depicting figures. Dakshinamurthi shrine sign in Kannada and English sits at the base.2011-11-03A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a silver-framed arched niche with a green cloth backdrop dotted with gold. The figure wears a yellow-green dhoti-style cloth with green edging, a red-beaded necklace, and white and red flower garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Several raised hands hold ritual objects, and a small figure lies beneath the seat. The shrine stands outdoors among trees, with a red-painted base and a small brass oil lamp at the front. A plaque on the pedestal reads Dakshinamurthi shrine.2011-12-02November 24 20112011-11-24A 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.2011-08-14