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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.

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Close-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 black stone deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched frame against a deep magenta cloth backdrop. The murti wears an orange and maroon headband with a jeweled central ornament, a yellow and white marigold garland with red rose accents, a white beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and orange kumkum or vibhuti markings on the forehead and body. No people are visible.2025-02-28Close 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.2024-09-23A close photograph of a black stone deity murti at a temple shrine, its face adorned with a white crescent-shaped tilak on the forehead, a red and gold jewelled ornament at the centre, and red-stoned nose and ear ornaments. Long yellow marigold garlands drape over the murti's shoulders, interspersed with red roses and green leaves, and dark purple tulsi sprigs rest atop the head. Gold jewelled pendants and a gold necklace hang at the chest over a patterned maroon cloth. Behind it stands an ornate brass-toned arch framing the shrine. No people are visible.2024-10-28Close-up photo of a dark stone deity murti with a carved face, white tilak and red kumkum mark on the forehead. The head is adorned with a jewelled red-stone crown ornament and a garland of white jasmine flowers wrapped around the neck and shoulders. Layered gold coin-style necklaces and a square gold pendant with a red stone hang on the chest, with a red flower offering at the base and a red silk cloth draped behind. No people are visible.2024-06-11 +1 copiesA 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.A 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 dark stone deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by an ornate gold arched niche against a deep maroon cloth backdrop. The murti wears a long white jasmine garland, a crown-like headpiece of green leaves topped with a yellow marigold, and gold ornaments including a nose ring, pendants and a jewelled necklace. Red roses and yellow and orange marigolds are placed around the figure, with a red tilak on the forehead. No people are visible.2024-12-27Jan 9 2022 sripuram2022-01-08A 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.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.2025-07-02