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A black stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver-toned arch against a maroon cloth backdrop and gold-painted walls. The figure wears a tall orange and maroon headdress with a silver band, a bindi and tilak on the forehead, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses draped to the feet. A layered silver and pearl necklace and a jewelled chest ornament adorn the chest, and an orange and magenta striped silk cloth hangs over the left shoulder. Red and pink petals lie at the feet on a dark pedestal. The image is a photograph of a temple statue with no people present.

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A black stone murti of a standing deity is adorned for worship in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears an orange and magenta striped silk garment, a crown with a red flower, and a pearl necklace with a gold pendant. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink petals drape the statue, and flowers lie at its base. A trident and a small drum rest beside the shrine, with a decorated brass pot at left. The gold wall behind completes the shrine setting.2025-03-01A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a garland of yellow marigolds and a red-and-white flower garland. It wears an orange and magenta silk cloth with striped borders, a silver necklace, and red-and-white circular earrings. A tall crown-like headdress with a red mark and white tilak is visible, and a small figure stands beside its leg. Red and yellow flowers are arranged at the base of the pedestal, and a gilded arched frame surrounds the shrine. No people are visible in the image.A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a gilded arched niche against a magenta backdrop. It wears a red and white jewelled crown and a thick garland of yellow marigolds and white jasmine, with a jewelled necklace and an orange and magenta silk cloth. A small rooster-like animal figure stands beside its legs and a single orange flower lies at its feet. No people are visible.2024-08-10A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange dhoti with a gold-bordered sash, a gold necklace, and a tall crown-like headdress with a red centre ornament. A long garland of yellow flowers hangs from the neck, with red roses tucked among the arms and at the feet. A small rudraksha mala or similar offering rests on the figure, and white flowers lie at the feet on a black pedestal, with orange and yellow blossoms scattered on the steps. A silver ritual implement stands to the left. No people are visible.2025-11-21A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a yellow wall. The figure wears a tall crown marked with a horizontal tripundra, a red bindi, a gold chain with a pendant, and a saffron-orange dhoti with green and gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers hang around the figure, and fresh flowers lie at its base on a dark pedestal. No people are visible.2024-05-10A black stone deity murti stands in an arched niche with ornate gilded metalwork and a deep red backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown with green leaves on top, a white and red forehead mark, and a long garland of yellow flowers. It is dressed in an orange and magenta striped cloth with fringed ends, with gold necklaces and red-and-white earrings. Yellow and orange flowers are scattered at its feet and on its raised hands, and a small animal figure stands at its side. No people are visible.2024-12-29A photograph of a black stone murti of a deity standing in a silver arched niche with a maroon backdrop. The figure wears a yellow marigold garland with red flowers at the head, a white tilaka with red dot, pearl-and-gold necklaces, an orange and red striped silk shawl with a gold pendant, and white flowers at the feet. A small dark statue of an animal figure stands beside the legs.A black stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch inside a temple sanctum. It has multiple arms and wears a long yellow chrysanthemum garland, a gold coin necklace with a square pendant, a red and orange silk top, a magenta silk dhoti, and a jeweled waist belt. A red gem sits on its crown, and a white tilak marks its forehead. A carved animal mount, possibly a bull or lion, sits beside its legs, and yellow flowers adorn its feet. No people are visible in the scene.2024-08-11A black stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch carving against a gold-painted wall. The figure is dressed in an orange and red silk cloth with gold-brocaded borders, and wears a gold necklace, jewelled pendants and a red gemstone ornament on the head. A large garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers hangs from the shoulders, with a crown of yellow flowers above and red roses in the hands. Fresh flowers are scattered across the base, and a tilak mark is visible on the forehead. No people are visible.2024-02-11January 22 20242024-01-22A photograph of a black stone murti of a standing four-armed deity in a temple shrine, adorned with a long garland of yellow marigolds, a gold necklace with a pendant, a red-and-gold crown, and an orange silk cloth with green borders draped at the waist. A green-and-orange shawl hangs over one side. The figure stands before a gilded arched frame with a maroon backdrop, with a bull-like animal carved at its feet. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during worship. No people are visible.2024-03-10A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, draped in an orange and magenta silk cloth with striped border. It wears pink flower garlands, a yellow chrysanthemum garland arches above, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a crown-like headpiece with white urdhva-pundra marks on the forehead. Its upper hands hold white flowers, and a flat stone platform with scattered yellow marigold petals sits beneath it, framed by an ornate brass arch and a red backdrop.2024-10-17