in the historical sense—as he is a spiritual manifestation of Lord Shiva predating photography—the term typically refers to high-quality traditional iconographic depictions and sacred temple sculptures used for worship. Iconographic Report: Lord Dakshinamurthy 1. Symbolic Depiction
The most authentic "original" images are the stone carvings found on the southern walls of ancient South Indian temples. dakshinamurthy original photo
: His right hand is usually held in the Gnana Mudra (index finger touching the thumb), symbolizing the union of the individual soul with the supreme. in the historical sense—as he is a spiritual