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A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthy, the seated four-armed form of Shiva, sits in a silver-framed niche against a gold-patterned orange cloth. The figure wears a white head cloth, a white wrap draped over the lap, and multiple strands of white and black beaded garlands. One hand is raised in a gesture, another holds a snake-topped staff, and the sculpture rests on a carved pedestal. Small green leaves lie before a black plaque in front of the shrine. No living people are visible.

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November 11 20112011-11-11A 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 copiesDecember 10 20112011-12-10A black stone murti of Dakshinamurthi, seated in a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a green cloth with gold dots. The deity wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a white headcloth with gold edging, layered gold beaded necklaces and a red tilak. Garlands of red and yellow flowers drape over the shoulders. Two raised hands hold ritual objects while the others rest on the knee. A dark stone pedestal and red-painted base surround the shrine, with a small black plaque in front.2011-10-18A 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.2011-11-25December 27 20112011-12-27A 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.2011-11-14September 07 20112011-09-07November 05 20112011-11-05A large black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated cross-legged on a rocky base, draped in a white cloth with frilled edges and a white turban with a red bindi. Multiple strands of white and black beaded necklaces hang from its chest, and white bead bracelets are on its wrists. Its hands hold a conch-like object, a flower-like implement, and a damaru-like drum, while one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Behind it hangs a gold-flecked orange cloth. Small carved figures lie at the base. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2011-11-11 +1 copiesA black stone statue of a four-armed deity seated on a dark pedestal, draped in a white dhoti and orange-bordered shawl with a saffron head wrap, wearing white and orange flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindu on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. The murti is framed by an ornate silver arch set among trees, with scattered orange flower petals at its base. This is a statue, not a person, and no visible identity cue marks it as a portrait of a person.December 24 20112011-12-24