This ten forms of Dakshinamurti Shiva is found in the famous Srikanteshwara Swamy Temple at Nanjangud in Karnataka. Image source - from punyakshetra darshana Jnana Dakshinamurthy – This form is associated with imparting knowledge of moksha. Anusthana Dakshinamurthy – In this form the left foot rests on the ground as opposed to the usual right leg. This form if associated with the process of creation, sustenance and dissolution. Yoga Dakshinamurthy – This form is associated with imparting the knowledge of Yoga. Veena Dakshinamurthy – This form of Dakshinamurthy is associated with music. The hands hold akshamala, veena, palm leaf text and snake. The naga or snake here symbolizes tantric knowledge. Samba Dakshinamurthy – This form of Dakshinamurthy imparts knowledge of agriculture. Samhara Dakshinamurthy – Samhara Dakshinamurthy is in half standing posture. He holds Apasmara, who is the personification of ignorance down with his right knee