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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti lying reclined on a polished reddish-brown floor. The figure wears a magenta-pink silk cloth edged with gold zari, a gold crown, and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with green leaves across the chest. A large gold hand with a green gem rests near the face, and gold jewellery with red stones adorns the arms. A kumkum mark is on the forehead and a dark arched backdrop sits behind the head. No physical people are visible.

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A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate gold arched frame against a dark polished floor. The figure wears a gold crown, a vertical white tilak on the forehead, and a large gold and jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant. Red and white flower garlands drape from the shoulders, and the gold hands are held in abhaya and varada-like poses. A deep magenta silk cloth covers the lap and flows down the sides. A circular dark halo with radiating lines sits behind the head. No people are visible.2010-09-26January 01 20102010-01-01November 18 20142014-11-18January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands inside an ornate gilded arch set against dark red polished granite walls. The murti wears a golden crown, a red and white flower garland, pink and silver jewelled necklaces and earrings, and a pink silk cloth draped over its lower body. Its gold hands, one raised in abhaya-like gesture and the other lowered, are fixed to the figure.2010-09-26A dark stone or black-finished statue of a multi-armed deity murti reclines across a magenta cloth on a silver-framed platform, viewed from above. The figure wears a yellow silk dhoti with red and gold borders, a gold ornate chest ornament, and an orange cloth draped over the head. Multiple raised hands hold objects, and white and red flower garlands are looped over the arms and shoulders. The carved stone face has closed eyes.2014-11-18July 31 20132013-07-31A black stone deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with a tall gold crown and a red tilak mark on the forehead. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment, a jewelled gold and gemstone necklace, and is draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds, and green leaves. The murti is set beside an ornate gilded wooden frame.2008-04-03 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva form, is dressed for worship on a bright magenta cloth. It wears a teal and gold patterned garment, a deep magenta sheer scarf, and a heavy layered brown beaded necklace with gold pendants. Red and white flower garlands drape across its shoulders and arms, with a red flower tucked near the hand. The image shows no people or visible ritual action beyond the decorated murti.2013-07-31May 21 20122012-05-21A black stone deity murti is dressed in a turquoise silk sari with gold paisley motifs and a magenta sheer overlay, adorned with a gold beaded collar, white and red flower garlands, and a red flower. Its multiple arms are raised with ritual hand gestures, and a pink satin cloth covers the base. The image is seated against a carved black stone backdrop with figures, in a temple setting.2013-07-31Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti with a serene face, adorned with a gold crown, a red and gold tilak-style forehead ornament, large gold earrings set with red and white stones, and a gold necklace with red stones. The murti is draped with garlands of white flowers and red petals edged in green leaves. A gold hand with raised palm is visible at the lower left, and a dark background fills the rest of the frame.2010-09-26