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November 27 2012

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Photo 11682566A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal inside a shrine, adorned with a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and an orange silk sari with gold border. The murti is framed by a golden arch and decorated side panels covered in jewelled and embroidered designs. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side at the base, and small white petals lie on the floor.KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/17/20202020-10-17Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21September 03 20082008-09-03Interior shrine photograph of a deity murti seated in an alcove framed by tall brass oil lamps (deepas) lit along both sides. The central black stone deity wears a red and blue silk dress, a gold crown and layered gold necklaces, and sits beneath a gold arch draped with garlands of white, red, orange and yellow flowers. A smaller brass murti in a flower garland sits on a red cushioned stand in the foreground, and framed photographs line the walls. No people are visible.2022-01-07Photo 11725639 +1 copiesKAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 4/25/20202020-04-25A 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.2020-11-14A black stone deity murti of a goddess seated on a pedestal, adorned with a silver crown, silver necklaces and a pink and gold silk sari with a blue border. The murti is framed by an arch of white, red, orange and green flower garlands and yellow marigold strings, with red and white blossoms placed at its base. Two oil lamps stand at the lower corners. On the right wall hangs a framed portrait of a bearded saffron-robed sannyasi with a raised hand, and above it a smaller framed photograph of an elderly man in saffron robes. The setting is a temple shrine with gold-coloured decorative panels.2022-01-08A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari shown standing in a gilded arched shrine niche. The goddess wears an ornate silver crown, heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, and a green and gold silk sari with red border, with garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses draped from her shoulders to her feet. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower right, and a small floral offering with yellow flowers and a pink cloth sits in front of the base. No people are visible.2022-01-21A photograph of a deity murti on an altar inside a temple-style shrine with dark maroon stone walls. A carved silver arch frames the figure, which has a golden face, a silver crown, and a blue silk skirt with gold border and multiple gold necklaces. Fresh garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers drape the arch and figure. Brass lamps and a small brass lamp stand flank the base, with a small brass figure and an offering tray at the bottom.2008-09-03