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A 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.

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Close photo of a black stone murti with a smooth carved face, a red bindi on the forehead, and an orange-red turban with gold-patterned border. It wears a red garment with gold border, a dark rudraksha mala hanging on the chest, and ornate gold armour-like shoulder pieces and collar. Bright yellow and magenta flower garlands frame the figure, and a gold staff with an orange cloth tied near the top rises at the left.2010-07-27 +1 copiesA dark-faced deity murti is adorned with a large garland of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves that frame it on both sides. The figure wears a red headcloth, a golden armour-like chest plate and shoulder pieces, and a gold waist belt with a red cloth draped over the lap. It holds a long wooden staff with a red-orange cloth tied to it, and a silver canopy is visible behind, with trees overhead. No living people are visible.2009-07-07January 02 20132013-01-02A 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 view of a dark blue-black stone murti with a carved face, wearing a red and gold brocade headcloth with purple border and a red-brown tilak dot on the brow. Gold ornate collar and shoulder plates with embossed patterns surround the figure, framed by red roses and garlands of rudraksha-like beads and hanging magenta flower strands. Yellow marigold garlands appear at the lower left. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti.2010-08-19A dark stone murti of a deity, its face black, is adorned in gold ornaments and a red turban-like cloth. It holds a tall staff with a gold-tipped top. Dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with green leaves frame the figure against an orange drape. The image is a temple deity decorated for worship, with no visible people.2009-07-07Close-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.December 03 20142014-12-03July 15 20112011-07-15A 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.2010-02-12A dark stone deity murti stands under a banyan tree, shaded by overhanging branches. The figure wears a red-and-gold crown, a layered gold and beaded necklace, and a red cloth draped at the waist. It holds a gold staff and a gold ornamental object, with a long pink flower garland hanging from the shoulders. Behind it is an arch of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, with a white silk backdrop and a carved gold crest at the top. Gold-painted pedestal detail and a metal railing appear at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-07-13