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A black stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess stands in a shrine niche before a deep maroon velvet backdrop and an ornate silver arch. The murti is draped in a green silk sari with gold zari borders and pink edging, and wears a gold coin necklace, a gold crown-like headpiece and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums hang from the shoulders and wrap around the figure, with red roses and green leaves tucked in. The image is a photograph of a temple shrine with no visible people.

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A black stone deity murti is dressed in a green and gold silk sari with magenta borders and draped in a large garland of yellow and red flowers with green leaves. The murti wears gold necklaces, a pink flower at the chest and a red tilak with vibhuti on the forehead. It sits on a dark stone pedestal in front of a maroon cloth backdrop framed by ornate gold-toned arch carvings, with loose yellow and orange flowers scattered at its base. No people are visible.2025-03-01A black stone deity murti draped in a deep green silk sari with gold zari borders, wearing a yellow marigold garland, green leaf crown, gold jewellery and a gold necklace. Green bangles and white flowers adorn the murti, and a dagger-like weapon is held in one hand. The murti sits in front of a maroon cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.2025-07-02A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched niche with a maroon draped backdrop. The murti wears a green silk sari with a magenta border and gold zari, a gold necklace and jewelled ornaments, and is decorated with garlands of yellow roses and green leaves, with red roses at the crown and sides. No people are visible and no one is shown performing the ritual.2024-11-19A close photograph of a dark stone or metal deity murti seated on a throne-like niche with an ornate golden arch behind it. The figure wears a green and gold brocade garment, a gold crescent ornament on the headdress, layered gold necklaces with coin-like pendants, and a large gold ornament at the waist. The murti is garlanded with yellow marigold strands, orange roses and green leaves, and a yellow rose is tucked at the chest. A third eye mark and yellow tilak are visible on the forehead. Behind it is a maroon cloth backdrop and a plain wall at the right edge. No people are visible.2025-10-01A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on an ornate silver-toned throne with an arched backing and a maroon cloth behind it. The murti has multiple arms and holds a trident in one hand. It wears a green and gold blouse under an orange and gold brocade drape with green borders, a gold necklace, and a tilak on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and green leaves hang over its shoulders and chest, with orange and yellow roses tucked in. No people are visible in the scene.2025-10-01A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch with repoussé floral and scroll patterns against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a green and gold silk garment, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a large pendant, and round earrings. A tall crown-like headdress sits above a tilak mark. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and red roses drape the figure and cover the base, with white flowers at the feet and a sprig of green leaves held in one hand. A red cloth backdrop sits behind the murti. No people are visible.2025-03-01A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a niche before a maroon velvet backdrop and an ornate silver-toned arch. The figure has a dark face with a red tilak on the forehead, a nose ring, and a crescent-shaped ornament at the crown, topped with green leaves. It is draped in a garland of yellow marigolds, wears a red and gold silk sari-style cloth with teal borders, and bears layered gold necklaces and a pink flower at the chest. The arms hold objects and are decorated with flowers. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche within a temple shrine, adorned with yellow marigold garlands draped over its shoulders and a green leafy crown. It wears a blue and pink silk sari with gold border, a gold necklace, a red kumkum mark and white tilak on the forehead, and holds an upright sword or blade in one hand. Red roses decorate the shoulders, and the ornate bronze-toned arch behind it is framed by a maroon cloth backdrop. Fresh flower petals lie at its feet on a stone plinth.A dark stone deity murti seated before a dark arched backdrop with a burgundy cloth draped behind it. The figure is dressed in a pink and white sari and adorned with a gold necklace and a gold crown ornament with a green leaf and pink flower on top. It is decorated with large garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine strands. A metal arch with ornate carvings frames the murti.2024-02-11A black stone deity murti seated on a dark base in a temple shrine, adorned with a thick white jasmine garland, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a gold tilaka-marked crown-like headdress, yellow and red flowers, and green bangles on raised arms. The figure wears a green and blue silk draped cloth with gold zari borders and holds a trident-like implement. Behind it hangs a maroon backdrop framed by an ornate gilded arch. No people are visible.2025-04-02A black stone deity murti sits within an ornate brass arch shrine against a deep maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears a purple and gold draped garment, a gold chest necklace and a gold waist belt, with a gold crown ornament on its head. A long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses with green leaves drapes from its shoulders down to the base. Loose red roses lie on the red-painted ledge in front, and a 'NIVE' inscription is carved on the pedestal. No people are visible in the photograph.2024-01-11A black stone deity murti stands in a carved silver-toned arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The murti wears a turquoise silk sari with gold and red zari borders, gold and pearl necklaces, and a red vertical tilak. Garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red and yellow roses adorn it, and several multi-armed hands hold weapons including a dagger-like blade. White flowers rest on the red-painted step below. No people are visible.2025-03-01