Multiple choice general knowledge

Dakshinamurthy, or Dak?i?amurti (Sanskrit: ?????????????) is another name of lord SHIVA. literally describes a form (murti) of Shiva facing on which side?

  1. east

  2. west

  3. north

  4. south

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dakshinamurthy is an aspect of Shiva facing south (dakshina = south), depicted as a teacher of wisdom, yoga, and the arts. This form shows Shiva as the ultimate guru seated under a banyan tree, facing south to impart knowledge. The other cardinal directions are incorrect.