Dakshinamurthya Shiva granite statue portrays Lord Shiva as the Supreme Teacher (Adi Guru).
Seated gracefully under a sacred banyan tree, Shiva faces south (Dakshina), symbolizing his role as the one who dispels ignorance and guides seekers toward enlightenment.
His posture is calm and composed, with the right leg resting on a demon (Apasmara), representing the triumph over ignorance, while the left leg is folded on his lap.
On the one hand, Shiva holds a book or palm leaf manuscript, symbolizing knowledge, while his other hands carry a rosary (Akshamala) and flame (Agni), representing concentration and destruction of ignorance, respectively.
His gesture of Jnana Mudra (teaching gesture) with the right hand further emphasizes his role as a guru.
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