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Close photo of a black stone deity murti. It wears a yellow chrysanthemum garland reaching to the chest, red and pink roses on the head and shoulder, a red tilak on the forehead, and a silver-toned crown-like headpiece with red accents. A magenta and gold silk cloth drapes over the shoulder, with gold and silver necklaces and armlets. Behind it, a red cloth and a metallic ornate backdrop are visible. No people are visible.

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A black stone murti of a deity, seated on a pedestal in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver arch work. The figure wears a tall crown with a red and white band, gold and jewelled earrings, a gold necklace and a jewelled pendant, and a pink and green silk garment with gold border. A garland of yellow and white flowers, with red roses, encircles the figure, and more flowers are arranged at its base. A deity murti with no visible person present.2025-03-29Close photograph of a black stone deity murti of Shiva dressed for alankaram. The face is dark stone with closed eyes and a red tilak and white urdhva pundra on the forehead. A jeweled crown with a red stone and a white flower sits atop the head. The body is draped in a maroon and gold brocade cloth, with gold necklaces, a gold waist belt of coins, and red roses at the ears. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and red roses surround the figure, set against a gold-and-silver ornate frame and a deep red backdrop.2024-09-23Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti, a head and shoulders sculpture with a white urdhva-pundra style band and red bindu on the forehead. A large red gemstone ornament sits atop a tall crown-like headdress, framed by a white flower garland and yellow marigold garlands. Gold and jewelled earrings, a gold necklace with a central pendant, and layered jewelled chains adorn the chest. No people are visible.2024-02-11A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine framed by an ornate silver arch with a gold-leaf wall behind. The murti wears a magenta and gold silk sari-style drape, a green inner cloth, a long white and yellow chrysanthemum garland, a pearl and red-stone necklace, a gold chest ornament, and a crown-like headdress with a red bindi and vibhuti marking. Yellow flowers are laid at its feet on the dark platform. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti. The face has white and red tilak markings and a jewelled gold-and-pink ornamental headpiece with pearl drops. Gold pendant necklaces rest on the chest, and the body is wrapped in a magenta silk sari with gold zari borders. Red roses are tucked among the garlands against a deep maroon backdrop.2024-10-11A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate brass arch. It is adorned with a long garland of yellow chrysanthemum flowers, white flowers, red blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears a pink silk sari-style cloth with gold zari borders, a gold necklace, a white and red jewelled mala, and a crown with a red-stone tilak. Four arms are visible, one holding a small vessel and another a ritual object. Flowers are scattered at the base and at the feet, and a deep red cloth backs the shrine. No people are visible.Close photo of a black stone deity murti, a Shiva form with a stylized face and a jeweled crown band set with white stones and a red centre stone. Tulsi or similar green leaves are heaped on top of the head. Yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands drape around the shoulders and across the chest, along with a gold filigree necklace and a multi-strand silver-toned necklace with red and green stones, and a yellow flower at the centre. A magenta silk cloth sits behind the murti, framed by an ornate gold-toned arch. No people are visible.Photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a temple shrine with a deep red backdrop and an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The murti wears a maroon and gold brocade cloth, gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, a red-stone-studded crown ornament with a white tripundra and red bindi, and large garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses. A carved black bird-like vahana stands beside its legs, and red flowers and a yellow marigold are scattered at its base. No people are visible.2024-09-23A black stone murti of a standing deity in a shrine niche, decorated with a long garland of yellow and red flowers draped from shoulders to feet. The figure wears a maroon silk garment with gold border, a gold necklace, a gold waist belt and a pendant, and a white-and-red tripundra with a red bindi on the forehead. A tall dark crown or headdress sits above the forehead. A bull-like animal form appears at the lower left beside the figure. Loose white flowers rest at the base. A maroon cloth backdrop and an ornate silver arch frame the murti. No people are visible.2024-09-27A black stone murti of a standing deity is shown in a temple shrine framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a tall crown with a white flower on top, a red-and-white forehead band, a red tilak, and large white-and-red earrings. Yellow flower garlands hang across the body, with red roses at the feet and hands. A pink and green silk garment drapes the figure, and a small animal figure stands at its side. The shrine has a maroon backdrop and a red-floored platform. No people are visible.2025-02-23A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a niche framed by an ornate brass arch, set on a dark stone pedestal. The figure wears a tall crown with a white and red tilak mark, gold and pearl necklaces with red stones, and a magenta silk cloth. A large garland of yellow flowers hangs from the shoulders, with red roses scattered over the arms and feet. A black bull stands at the figure's left side. The background is a maroon drape against a yellow-ochre wall, and no people are visible.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.