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A dark stone deity murti of Shiva is dressed in a grey and gold silk sari with a brown border and draped in a double garland of yellow marigolds and pink flower petals. A white flower sits atop its head, and green leaves and white blossoms decorate its shoulders. Gold jewellery and a sacred thread adorn the figure, with a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead. The murti sits before a maroon curtain framed by an ornate gold arch, with a trident visible behind it. The image shows a temple worship setting.

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A black stone deity murti. It wears a gold crown with a white flower on top, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a sandalwood-marked forehead with white vibhuti stripes and a red tilak. Garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers drape its shoulders and body, with green leaves at the sides. The deity stands in front of a deep red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped in deep maroon fabric, framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork. The figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari borders and a magenta-pink shawl patterned with peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang across the body, with more flowers and green leaves tucked into the crown and arms. A gold jewelled necklace and a vibhuti mark on the forehead adorn the figure. A small oil lamp burns at the lower left, with scattered yellow flowers nearby. 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A metal arch with ornate carvings frames the murti.2024-02-11A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine before an ornate silver arched prabhavali. The figure wears a bright yellow marigold garland, pearl and red-stone jewellery, a choker, earrings and a red and white bead headband, with a green leaf crown on top. Its lavender-grey silk dhoti has a dark maroon zari border. A carved bull-like animal figure stands beside the deity, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind. No people are visible.2025-02-16A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears a blue and gold-bordered silk sari with pink underlayer, a pink blouse, layered gold necklaces with a green stone pendant, and jeweled earrings. A crown of white flowers with a red rose sits on its head, a bright yellow marigold garland hangs from the shoulders, and green leaves decorate the upper arms. A white vertical mark is painted on the forehead and a nose ring is visible. It holds a dark pointed implement in one raised hand. No people are visible.2024-12-29A dark stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched frame against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, dressed in a blue silk garment with gold border and striped purple shawl. The murti is adorned with a long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, green leaves, gold jewellery and a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, with flowers and leaves on its head. Fresh white flowers lie scattered at the base of the pedestal. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a temple murti decorated for worship, consistent with a puja or abhishekam setting.2024-09-27A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigold flowers and red roses. The figure wears a blue and magenta silk sari-like drape with gold zari borders, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a crown decorated with green leaves and a yellow flower. A tilak and nose ornament are visible on the face, and a trident-like weapon is held in one raised hand. A deep maroon cloth forms the backdrop with an ornate gold frame behind. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a carved bronze-toned arched niche lined with a deep maroon cloth. The figure wears a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, a pink blouse, layered gold necklaces, and a long yellow marigold garland with green leaves draped across the body. A white-flowered crown garland and a red flower sit atop the head, with a white tilak on the forehead. Two raised arms hold objects, and a small plaque or inscription is visible at the base of the pedestal. No people are present.2024-12-29A black stone Shiva murti is decorated for worship, draped in a teal-blue and magenta silk cloth with gold zari borders. Yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands with red roses hang across its chest, and fresh green leaves and a pink flower sit atop its head. A tripundra and red mark are on the forehead, with gold and gemstone jewellery at the neck. A trident is visible at the left. Behind it hang a maroon cloth and an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.2024-05-10A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate brass arch carving. The figure wears a tall crown, gold necklaces and a pendant, and is draped in a yellow and gold-bordered silk garment. Garlands of pink, orange and yellow flowers and green leaves encircle the murti. Its raised hands hold a trident-like weapon and a small object. A maroon cloth backdrop sits behind the figure, and the scene is a temple worship setting with no visible people.2025-02-16A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine, dressed in a teal silk sari with gold zari border and a red-gold lower garment. It wears yellow marigold garlands and a pink flower garland, a gold coin necklace at the waist and a gold crown with a red tilak on the forehead. Green leaves frame the head and a red backdrop hangs behind, with brass shrine work at the left edge.2024-07-10