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A black stone murti of a seated deity, adorned in gold jewellery including a layered silver-and-gold necklace with a red central stone, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and gold armlets. An orange-red turban or cloth covers the head, and the figure is garlanded with white and purple flower strands. Silver-embossed arches frame the murti against red draped fabric, a typical temple setting for a deity murti during abhishekam or darshan.

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A gilded deity murti of Dakshinamurti-style form with a black stone face and a tilak on the forehead, seated with arms crossed over the lap and holding ritual objects. It wears a red-orange cloth turban, a jewelled necklace with a large red stone at the chest, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers drape over both shoulders. Behind it hang orange-red silk drapes framed by an ornate silver arch carved with floral and figural motifs. Only the statue is present; no physical people are visible.2010-02-12A golden deity murti with a black face and a tilak mark on the forehead sits under a red-and-orange turban. It wears a heavy gold necklace set with white stones, a red central jewel, and a rudraksha mala. Garlands of white and purple flowers hang over its shoulders, and gold arm bands and ornaments adorn the arms. It is flanked by ornate silver arch panels with carved peacocks and floral motifs, against a white backdrop with red drapery. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-02-12A gilded deity murti seated in a silver-framed shrine niche, with a black face marked by a white tripundra and a bright red turban-like cloth. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang from both shoulders, and a rudraksha mala with a red centrepiece and a jewelled collar adorn the chest. Two of its raised hands hold a trident and a staff-like implement, and red drapes frame the niche. The figure is a statue, not a physical person, so no living person is present and no a person candidate is visible.2010-02-12February 12 20102010-02-12 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship. The face is dark with a red tilak mark on the forehead. It wears a red and purple brocade turban with gold zari patterning and a gilded crown-like headpiece. Heavy gold ornamental necklaces and a gold-embossed chest covering cover the body, with a dark rudraksha mala hanging across the chest. Yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands drape around the figure, and magenta flower strands hang in the background. No people are visible. +1 copiesA black-faced deity murti. Its raised golden hands hold a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the figure, set against a dense backdrop of magenta flower strands and an ornate silver frame.2010-08-19Close-up of a dark blue-black deity murti with a red tilak on its forehead, wearing an ornate gold crown-style headdress and a striped orange, red and purple brocade cloth wrapped over the head. Layered yellow and purple marigold garlands drape around the shoulders, and a black beaded mala hangs over an elaborate gold chest ornament and gold necklaces. Behind it hangs a curtain of magenta flower strands. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue.A photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed in gold ornaments, seated and framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears an orange and red turban-like cloth, a broad white and gold layered necklace with a red central gem, and rudraksha beads across its chest. Garlands of white, yellow, purple and dark green flowers hang from its shoulders, and orange cloth drapes behind it. The murti holds ritual objects in its gold-covered hands. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, dressed in a red silk garment with a red and gold headcloth and a long rudraksha mala. Gold ornaments cover its shoulders and arms, one hand holds a long staff, and garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds frame the figure against a silver-toned backdrop with green foliage behind. The image is a photograph of the statue, with no visible people.2010-07-27A dark-faced deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche lined with red-orange drapery, outdoors beneath trees. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-brown dhoti. Its multiple gold hands hold ritual objects, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with small purple blossoms drape the shoulders and arms.2013-07-25A photograph of a black-faced, gold-ornamented deity murti seated on a golden throne before a red-orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a reddish-brown dhoti and a rust-coloured turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Many gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a gold waist-band adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow and red marigolds and pink flowers drape the arms and shoulders, and a jewelled gold brooch sits at the lap. Eight-armed style gold hands hold ceremonial objects. No living people are visible.2013-07-25