Dakshinamurthy or Jnana Dakshinamurti(Tamil: ??????????????; Sanskrit: ????????????? ((Dak?i?amurti)) is an aspect of Shiva as a guru (teacher) of all types of knowledge; particularly the jnana. This aspect of Shiva is his personification as the supreme or the ultimate awareness; understanding and knowledge.

This form represents Shiva in his aspect as a teacher of yoga; music; and wisdom; and giving exposition on the shastras. He is worshipped as the god of wisdom; complete and rewarding meditation. This form of Shiva is popular in the southern states of India especially Tamil Nadu.