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A black stone statue of Dakshinamurti, the seated four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, sits on a carved black pedestal inside a red draped shrine framed by ornate silver arches. The murti wears a yellow cloth wrapped around its body and head, rudraksha malas, and a white jasmine garland hanging down the front. Small carved figures decorate the base. A brass oil lamp and a small red-and-yellow decorated stone platform stand in front, marked with an Om symbol.

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November 06 20112011-11-06A 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.2011-11-25November 28 20112011-11-28 +1 copiesNovember 05 20112011-11-05September 18 20112011-09-18June 06 20112011-06-06A black stone murti of a deity draped in red cloth with a red head wrap, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a gold necklace, stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a red curtain, with trees behind. Four hands hold objects including a drum and a rosary-like item. A plaque at the base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine. No people are present; the figure is a statue.2011-10-22A 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.2011-08-13Outdoor shrine photograph showing a black stone Dakshinamurthi statue seated on a dark pedestal within an ornate silver arch, backed by a green cloth with gold dots and surrounded by trees. The deity has four arms, wears a yellow cloth wrap and a yellow head cloth with a red mark, and is adorned with red, white and yellow flower garlands and layered rudraksha-style beads. A kalasha-like red-painted base and a brass oil lamp and bell sit in front. A black plaque reads Dakshinamurthi shrine in English and Kannada. No people are visible.2011-10-14A 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.2011-11-14A black stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a form of Shiva as teacher, seated in a silver-framed shrine niche against a gold shimmering cloth backdrop. The murti wears a white turban with a red bindi, a white shawl, and white and dark beaded necklaces, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. Its multiple hands hold a snake, a drum, and a mudra, and a black bull form lies beneath the seat. Red painted stones and a black plaque reading Dakshinamurthi shrine sit at the base. No people are visible.2011-11-13 +1 copiesA dark stone statue of Dakshinamurthi, a four-armed form of Shiva as teacher, stands in an ornate silver arch against a yellow cloth backdrop outdoors among trees. He wears a yellow-green turban and draped yellow-green cloth with teal trim, multiple rudraksha-style red bead necklaces and wrist beads. Two hands hold a drum and a flame, and the other hands show mudras. He stands on a dwarf figure. A black plaque at the base reads Dakshinamurthi shrine in Kannada and English, and red-painted pedestals flank the base. Statue only, no physical people.2011-10-07