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A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch and crown. The murti is draped in a magenta silk cloth with gold border and adorned with a yellow and white chrysanthemum garland, layered white and red-stone necklaces, and jewelled earrings. A tripundra-style forehead marking with a red dot is visible, and yellow marigold petals are scattered at its feet and hands. The backdrop is gold-leaf covered wall. No people are present.

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A 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 photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a golden arched niche against a deep magenta cloth backdrop. The murti is draped in a pink and gold silk sari with a gold border and wrapped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds with red roses. It wears a gold crown, a pearl and gemstone necklace with a large purple flower at the chest, and a gold waist chain. Green leaves rise above the head and in the raised hands, which hold a trident-like staff. A single yellow rose lies on the lower right, and the setting suggests a temple sanctum with a puja decoration.2024-09-21A black stone murti of a standing four-armed deity stands in a shrine before a deep magenta cloth backdrop and an ornate brass arch. The figure wears a long yellow and white marigold garland, a white flower and red blossom at the chest, and a magenta and gold brocade cloth draped around the waist. Red and white earrings, a gold necklace with a red centre, and an orange flower crown adorn the figure, with white flowers scattered at its feet. A dark animal, possibly a bull or lion-like mount, rests beside the murti. This is a statue, not a person.2025-07-02A black stone deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned for worship. It is draped in a magenta silk sari with gold zari border, wears a gold necklace and a red-and-gold crown with a kalasha-like headdress, and is garlanded with yellow and white chrysanthemum-style flower strands, red roses and a long string of green lemons. Red roses and flower petals are scattered at its base. Behind it hangs a maroon cloth and the frame is an ornate gilded arch. No people are visible.2024-09-11A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch and pillars against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a magenta silk garment with gold zari borders, a gold necklace and a large pendant, gold waist belt, and a crown with red and white ornaments. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers drape the figure, with more flowers at its base. A black animal mount is visible at its side. No people are present.2024-09-23A black stone deity murti stands in a niche with a silver arch, draped in a pink and magenta silk cloth with orange and gold border and wrapped with a garland of yellow and white flowers and red roses. It wears white and red jewelled necklaces and earrings, and a crown with a red and gold ornament, with a tilak on the forehead. It holds a shield-like object and a lotus or ritual item with multiple arms. Yellow marigold petals are scattered on the black pedestal below. No people are visible.2025-12-06A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate brass arch, with a maroon cloth backdrop and gold-painted walls. The figure has multiple arms, holds small objects in its hands, and wears a gold necklace with red and white beaded garlands. It is draped in a magenta silk cloth and heavily decorated with marigold and chrysanthemum garlands, with a bundle of green leaves placed on its head. A small animal figure sits beside its legs. No people are visible.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 four-armed deity stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver-toned arch against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a red crown ornament, a white-and-red forehead mark, and a long pink garland with yellow marigold accents. Its body is draped in a magenta silk cloth with gold border, and it holds a trident in one raised hand. Red flowers sit at the base and a pink flower garland lies on the platform. This is a deity murti, not a person.2024-11-26A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a maroon backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown with a white and red forehead marking, a gold necklace and a yellow marigold garland with red flowers. It is draped in a maroon and gold-bordered silk dhoti or cloth, with a small dark animal figure beside its leg and yellow marigolds at its feet. Golden walls and a red-painted floor surround the shrine. No people are visible.2024-09-26A 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.2025-03-29A black stone deity murti seated in a niche framed by an ornate brass arch with floral and scroll carving. The figure has a tilak on the forehead, a large nose ornament, and a crown-like headdress decorated with green leaves and red flowers. Its four arms hold objects including a trident-like staff, and it wears a thick yellow marigold garland with white jasmine strands, plus silver necklaces. It is draped in a magenta sari with orange and gold borders and tasselled end pieces. Fresh red, white and purple flowers lie on the red-painted pedestal in front. No people are visible.2025-11-21