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A dark-faced deity murti. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold silk sari with a wide gold border, and layered white and red floral garlands draped over the shoulders. Heavy silver-toned necklaces and a heart-shaped pendant adorn the chest, and gold hands and arms are raised in mudra. No physical people are visible; the image shows a decorated puja murti.

A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black-faced deity murti seated on a green draped platform, dressed in a pink and gold silk sari with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a garland of white and yellow flowers over its shoulders. Gold hand-shaped ornaments flank the figure against a gold-carved arched frame with a red curtain behind. In front, a tiled step holds a silver-finished oil lamp on each side, and a wooden box filled with red rose petals and a few marigold flowers. No people are visible.

KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 5/3/2020

A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark blue pedestal inside an ornate gilded shrine arch with a deep red curtain behind it. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari, a gold crown, a large jeweled necklace, and a belt, with multiple gold arms raised. It is garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands. No people are visible in the image.

A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti dressed in a pink and green silk sari-style garment with gold zari borders, wearing a tall gold crown, layered gold and jewel necklaces, and long garlands of yellow and orange flowers. The murti holds a gold mace-like staff and other gold implements in its hands, and a gold arch frames it against a maroon backdrop. At the lower left edge a person's hand holds a flaming oil lamp, and the lower area shows ornate gold decoration. No physical people beyond the partially visible hand are clearly present.

KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/14/2020

A dark-stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche, dressed in a pink and blue silk sari with gold-thread border. The figure wears silver and jewelled ornaments, a tall crown, and a large layered necklace, with pink flower garlands on its raised arms and hands. The setting is a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch behind it.

A dark stone murti of a deity seated on an ornate golden throne with an arched gilded backdrop and pink silk drapes. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy gold and red necklaces, a blue and silver-bordered sari, and garlands of white flowers and red roses. Raised hands hold ceremonial objects, and a dark tassel hangs from the lower arm. The setting suggests a temple shrine. The image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.

KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/22/2020

A black stone deity murti of Maha Lakshmi stands in a gilded arched niche, decorated for alankaram. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari with a gold zari border, a silver-toned layered necklace and a large pendant, jewelled earrings, and a jewelled crown. Two raised hands hold white flowers and red blossoms, and a long black braid hangs over one shoulder. No people are visible.

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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/14/2022

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A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a pink and green silk sari with gold border, a tall gold crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like emblem and a rudraksha-style mala. In the foreground a hand holds a brass oil lamp with several lit wicks, an aarti offering, and a smaller seated murti in a gold-and-white sari with red garlands sits at the bottom. Silver and gold kalasha-style vessels and a red cloth appear at the right. Setting suggests a Tamil New Year puja at a temple-style shrine.