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A dark stone deity murti decorated for worship, with a pointed conical crown, gold-painted and red-marked forehead, and a large gold nose ring. It is draped in an orange cloth with a red and gold-bordered shawl, wears gold chains and a rose at the chest, and is framed by thick garlands of pink flowers with a yellow chrysanthemum atop the head. A trident-like weapon rests at the left side. Only the deity is visible; no physical people are present.

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A dark stone deity murti stands in an ornate silver-toned arched niche lined with deep maroon fabric against a yellow wall. The figure wears an orange and red silk garment with gold zari borders, a pink flower garland across the shoulders and chest, white flowers in the hair and on one arm, gold chains and a red flower at the neck. It holds a dark ceremonial object in one hand, and loose petals lie on the red floor below. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti face with yellow-painted brow band, red kumkum mark and dotted eye outlines, adorned with a gold nose ring with red stone and pearl drops. Pink flower garlands frame the face, with white chrysanthemum flowers and a red cloth with gold border below. No people are visible; the image shows only the murti and floral offerings.A dark stone deity murti seated against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, dressed in an orange sari with red border and draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine. Gold necklaces and a gold pendant adorn the figure, a flower is set atop the head, and green leaves frame the shoulders. Fresh flower garlands and a decorated gold-framed niche indicate a temple shrine setting with no people visible.2024-10-09A close view of a black stone deity murti dressed in an orange and red silk cloth with gold zari borders, wearing a gold necklace with a pendant and a red flower at the chest. Its face shows green and gold eye ornaments and a gold forehead piece, and it is decorated with heavy garlands of red roses, orange and white chrysanthemums and yellow flowers. A trident-like weapon shape is visible on the left side, and a red backdrop fills the background. No people are visible.2024-12-09A black stone deity murti of a deity with a tall crown and a trident-like staff at its side, dressed in a pink and peach silk garment with gold and jewelled ornaments, layered gold and stone necklaces, a gold jewelled armband and a nose ring. Its face bears a red tilak and vermilion mark. It is framed by pink and white flower garlands with jasmine and green leaves, and purple flowers sit atop the crown. A gold ornate frame with pink fabric backdrop surrounds it. No people are visible.2024-09-20A photograph of a black stone deity murti, a Shiva lingam-style face with gold-painted eyebrows and a red tilak, adorned with a gold and pearl headpiece, gold necklaces with red and green stones, and a red-and-gold cloth. It wears a yellow flower and green leaves on its head, a garland of green limes encircling it, and pink and white flower garlands hanging around it. Orange cloth drapes below. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine decorated for worship, fully dressed for puja. It wears a long garland of pink and white flowers that drapes to its lap, a pink flower and green leaves on a crown-like headdress with gold ornaments, and a gold necklace with pendant. A cream and maroon silk cloth is wrapped around its lower body, with a gold coin chain at the waist. Yellow marigolds and pink and yellow blossoms lie at its feet, and a maroon drape and gilded arch frame the background. No people are visible.2024-10-31A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate brass arch carving. The figure wears a tall crown, gold necklaces and a pendant, and is draped in a yellow and gold-bordered silk garment. Garlands of pink, orange and yellow flowers and green leaves encircle the murti. Its raised hands hold a trident-like weapon and a small object. A maroon cloth backdrop sits behind the figure, and the scene is a temple worship setting with no visible people.2025-02-16A black stone deity murti stands in a brass-framed shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop, decorated for worship. The figure wears an orange and red silk sari-style drape with gold border, a pink petal garland, white flower garlands and a chain of yellow lemons. A crescent-topped crown and a trident-like staff are visible, with green leaves and a brass kirtimukha-style arch above. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated deity murti during ritual adornment.A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity with a tall crown, dressed in a red and gold silk garment and an orange drape. Yellow marigold garlands and pink flower garlands hang over its shoulders, with red roses at the chest. A gold necklace with a pendant and tulsi leaves rest on the crown. Gold and gemstone ornaments adorn the face and neck. The murti is set against a maroon silk backdrop within an ornate gold frame, indicating a puja or alankaram in progress. No people are visible.2024-09-09A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal before a maroon draped backdrop with gold ornamental carving. The figure wears a turquoise and red-gold silk sari with gold zari border, layered gold and jewelled necklaces with blue stones, a large pink flower garland, and a red gemstone on a green leaf crown. A golden tilak and red bindi mark the forehead, and a nose ornament is visible. The murti holds a trident-like staff in one hand. No physical people are visible.2025-03-29A dark stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva or Shiva-linked form, is dressed and decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The murti wears a teal blue garment with a red-gold brocade shawl, a gold waist belt, gold necklaces and a gold-and-jewelled pendant. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, pink flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with orange marigolds at the top and green leaves framing the head. A maroon silk backdrop and ornate gold-framed arch surround the shrine, and a plate of limes sits at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-08-10