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A black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche with an orange-gold cloth backdrop, draped in purple cloth and wearing layered gold necklaces, a red forehead mark and a head wrap. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang from its shoulders, and it holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Its base sits on a red rock-like platform with a brass oil lamp and a dark plaque reading Dakshiramurthi shrine. Tall trees shade the open outdoor shrine.

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April 07 20122012-04-07A 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.2012-04-07April 07 20122012-04-07April 17 20122012-04-17November 28 20112011-11-28 +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.2012-04-06October 12 20112011-10-12A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated deity form of Shiva as teacher, sits in an ornate silver arched shrine niche with embossed floral and animal motifs. The murti wears a pink cloth draped over the shoulders and a pink headcloth, a gold necklace, and garlands of red and yellow flowers. A glowing gold-patterned backdrop fills the niche behind it. The shrine stands outdoors among trees, with a stepped black pedestal and red-painted stones at its base. A small black plaque at the front bears inscribed text.2011-11-17A 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.2011-08-19October 03 20132013-10-03December 02 20112011-12-02A 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.2011-11-25