Shaivite Iconography

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2013

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ID: ART_ARC_2013_66 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

The 'Dakshinamurti' idol of Shiva depicts him in which form?

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The Dakshinamurti form of Shiva depicts him as the supreme teacher of yoga, music, and wisdom, traditionally facing south.

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