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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a seated four-armed deity murti, sits in an ornate silver arched niche with an orange-gold curtain behind it. The figure wears a lavender-purple cloth draped over the body and head, a red tilak on the forehead, multiple strands of gold and beaded necklaces, and marigold garlands in yellow and pink. A small brass oil lamp sits on a granite step below, and the base is covered in red-painted rocks under trees. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine.

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April 07 20122012-04-07 +2 copiesApril 07 20122012-04-07A photograph of a black stone statue of Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated in a shrine under trees. The four-armed deity murti wears a red head cloth, red drape, white bead necklaces and a waist belt, and red-and-yellow marigold garlands hang from its shoulders. Its hands hold a drum, a fire and a snake-like object, while the other hands are in a teaching gesture. An ornate silver arch frames the shrine against an orange patterned cloth. Two brass oil lamps and a brass bowl sit before the base, with a black plaque beneath reading Dakshinamurthi shrine.2012-04-06October 03 20132013-10-03A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in a silver-framed arched shrine against a yellow cloth backdrop under trees. The murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the shoulders and a red head wrap, with a multi-strand bead necklace and a ceremonial chain. Red and white flower garlands hang from its arms, and it holds a drum, a lotus bud and a ritual object in its raised hands. Red-painted pedestal stones and a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine sit at the base. No people are visible.2011-08-19A black stone statue of a multi-armed female deity sits within an ornate silver arch set against an orange and gold patterned cloth backdrop. The murti wears a purple shawl draped over its body and head, a gold necklace, and a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Two small brass oil lamps and a small brass plaque or offering tray stand at the base, with marigold petals scattered on a raised red-painted rock platform. Trees and bare ground surround the shrine outdoors.2012-04-08 +1 copiesOutdoor shrine photograph of a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti seated on a dark pedestal, shown with four arms, a red head cloth, red drape, white bead necklaces and a pearl-studded waist belt. Marigold and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders. It stands in a silver-coloured arch with carved floral and animal motifs against an orange patterned cloth backdrop, under leafy trees. Two brass oil lamps and a brass dish sit before the pedestal, beside a black plaque reading Dakshiramurthi shrine. Red-painted rock forms flank the base. No people are visible.2012-04-06April 05 20122012-04-05 +2 copiesOutdoor shrine under a large spreading tree showing a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthy seated in an ornate silver arch with a golden-yellow patterned cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange waistcloth and orange head band, red and yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces. One hand holds a book-like object and another rests on a raised knee, with a small figure at the base. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi Shrine beneath a rock covered in red and orange kumkum and vermilion. No people are visible.2013-10-12Outdoor photograph of a black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy seated on a dark pedestal, four-armed, with a yellow head cloth, purple dhoti and drape, and red-and-white bead malas. The murti stands within a white carved arched frame before a green cloth with gold motifs, under trees with bare branches. Red kumkum-covered rock forms the base, and a small plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are visible.2013-06-24September 07 20112011-09-07Outdoor photograph of a large black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed ornate arch niche set among trees. The figure has four arms, wears a turquoise-blue draped cloth, a multi-strand gold necklace, and a blue head wrap with a red tilak. Marigold and mixed flower garlands hang across the shoulders and arms, and an orange-gold draped backdrop fills the niche. Dry ground and foliage surround the shrine.2012-04-01