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Outdoor 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.

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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.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.2008-05-13Outdoor 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.2013-10-12A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated on a dark pedestal and draped in an orange-and-maroon cloth with a rudraksha-style necklace, wearing a garland of red, white and yellow flowers. It is set within an ornate silver arch under leafy trees, on a raised mound of orange-painted stones. Small brass bells and a stone platform with a dark bowl sit at the base, with flower petals scattered nearby. A stone plaque at the base is inscribed with Tamil and English text. No people are in the foreground; a distant figure in green clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2011-08-11 +1 copiesJanuary 20 20082008-01-20 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a dark stone deity murti standing under an ornate silver arch set among green trees. The statue wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrap, a matching orange head covering, and long garlands of yellow and magenta flowers draped across its chest. Its arms are raised and it holds objects in its hands, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace is visible. To the left edge, a woman in white clothing stands partly visible near the arch. The silver arch is intricately carved with floral and scroll patterns, and sunlight filters through the leaves overhead.2010-10-04 +1 copiesA 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.2008-05-13August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a black stone Dakshinamurthi murti in an arched white shrine beneath a large spreading tree. The deity wears an orange cloth and a garland of orange, yellow, and purple flowers. A young man in a white dhoti stands on the left, raising his hands in reverent gesture toward the statue. A man in white shirt and white trousers walks on the right. Red-orange painted mounds sit at the base, and a black plaque on the pedestal is labelled Dakshinamurthi shrine.2010-12-16Outdoor shrine under a banyan tree in Bidadi. A large black stone deity murti stands within an ornate silver arch, wearing an orange cloth, a red-and-orange headwrap, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Several arms are visible holding ritual objects. In the foreground, a figure in an orange robe with a shaved head bows with hands together before the murti, and a second person in white stands at the right with hands folded in prayer. Red stone pedestals, a blue bucket, and scattered flowers sit on the ground.2010-07-15July 03 20102010-07-03 +2 copiesA dark stone statue of a standing sage or saint in orange saffron cloth draped over the shoulder, wearing a saffron headband, stands within a white carved arch surrounded by banyan tree branches and aerial roots. Long garlands of yellow and purple flowers with pink blossoms hang from its neck and shoulders. One hand is raised near the chest and the base of the statue has carved relief figures. A camera rig and blue pole are visible at the left edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-10