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A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, stands under a silver-coloured arch framed by carved foliage. The murti wears an orange shawl draped over its shoulders and a garland of yellow and purple flowers, and holds a rudraksha mala. Its base is set in rough rocks with a dark stone plinth. Before it sit a tray with small metal bowls of offerings and a plate of white food, plus a brass lamp and a brass cup in the foreground. Trees and leaves surround the shrine in daylight. No people are visible.

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A large black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as teacher, stands under a canopy framed by ornate silver-toned arch panels in a tree-shaded outdoor shrine. The murti wears an orange and saffron cloth, a multicoloured flower garland, and a rudraksha mala across its chest. A printed black plaque at its base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. In front on a low wooden tray sit silver bowls of cooked rice and curries with a small steel tumbler, as an offering. No physical people are visible.2008-05-13Outdoor shrine featuring a dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, dressed in an orange saffron cloth with blue-and-yellow borders. Its hands hold objects including a rudraksha mala draped at the chest, and a garland of yellow, purple and pink flowers hangs over the shoulders. The statue stands on a black pedestal within a silver-toned arch carved with floral and figural motifs, surrounded by trees. In front lies a rounded rock platform with a black plaque, and offerings on a wooden tray: small brass bowls with yellow and orange substances, and a white-covered plate. A brass lamp stands at the lower edge. No people are visible.2008-05-13A large black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, stands in an outdoor shrine beneath green trees. The murti wears an orange-yellow dhoti-style drape and an orange turban, and is garlanded with yellow, pink and purple flower strings and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Its raised hands hold ritual objects. Carved silver framing surrounds the arch behind it. At the base sits a small plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine, with a wooden tray of offerings in silver bowls containing food, sweets and a small cup. No people are visible.2008-05-13October 04 20102010-10-04July 08 20102010-07-08A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a seated form of Shiva as teacher, sits in an ornate silver arch set among green leaves. The murti wears a yellow turban and yellow dhoti-style cloth, a rudraksha mala with a pendant, and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Its hands are raised in mudras, and the base carries carved figures. A black plaque in front of the shrine reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No living people are visible.2011-08-13July 08 20102010-07-08A 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.2011-08-14A 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.2011-11-25September 07 20112011-09-07Outdoor shrine at Aadikailaasa with a large black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, the seated form of Shiva as teacher, standing within an ornate silver-coloured arch. The murti wears an orange and saffron cloth draped over its body, a saffron turban, and garlands of yellow, purple and pink flowers, with rudraksha beads visible on its chest. A raised rounded rock base sits beneath, with brass plates of offerings and a small bell on a wooden stand in front. A man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl walks past on the right, and another man in white stands further back, under tree shade. A small plaque at the base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine.2008-05-13A dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed deity murti seated in a silver-framed shrine arch with an orange-gold draped backdrop. The figure wears a yellow-green cloth wrapped around the head and body, with rudraksha malas and silver ornaments on the chest and wrists. Marigold and red flower garlands hang on both sides. Below, a small figure lies beneath the seated deity, and a black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. The setting is outdoors among green trees.2011-11-14