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A 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.

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A dark stone deity murti, with a boar-like face and four arms, sits on a dark pedestal before a deep maroon draped backdrop with ornate gold-toned temple framing. It wears a long yellow chrysanthemum garland, a second garland of gold coins, a gold necklace with a large pendant, a maroon and cream silk dhoti-style cloth, and a crescent-shaped ornament on its head. Red flowers and green leaves are placed around its arms and shoulders, and a small red flower rests at its lap. No people are visible in the scene.2024-03-11A black stone deity murti seated against a maroon velvet backdrop within an ornate gilded frame. The figure wears a gold crown, a yellow-orange tilak and a nose ornament, with gold necklaces and earrings. It is dressed in a pink and beige silk sari and draped with a long garland of yellow chrysanthemums, accented with red and orange roses. Green leaves are arranged on its head, and its multiple hands hold weapons, including a dagger-like blade. Fresh white flowers lie at its base on a dark stone plinth. No people are visible.2025-02-23A 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 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 dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine before an ornate silver arched prabhavali. The figure wears a bright yellow marigold garland, pearl and red-stone jewellery, a choker, earrings and a red and white bead headband, with a green leaf crown on top. Its lavender-grey silk dhoti has a dark maroon zari border. A carved bull-like animal figure stands beside the deity, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind. No people are visible.2025-02-16A 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 black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigold flowers and red roses. The figure wears a blue and magenta silk sari-like drape with gold zari borders, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a crown decorated with green leaves and a yellow flower. A tilak and nose ornament are visible on the face, and a trident-like weapon is held in one raised hand. A deep maroon cloth forms the backdrop with an ornate gold frame behind. No people are visible.A 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 dark stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched frame against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, dressed in a blue silk garment with gold border and striped purple shawl. The murti is adorned with a long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, green leaves, gold jewellery and a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, with flowers and leaves on its head. Fresh white flowers lie scattered at the base of the pedestal. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a temple murti decorated for worship, consistent with a puja or abhishekam setting.2024-09-27A dark stone deity murti of Shiva is dressed in a grey and gold silk sari with a brown border and draped in a double garland of yellow marigolds and pink flower petals. A white flower sits atop its head, and green leaves and white blossoms decorate its shoulders. Gold jewellery and a sacred thread adorn the figure, with a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead. The murti sits before a maroon curtain framed by an ornate gold arch, with a trident visible behind it. The image shows a temple worship setting.A 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 black stone deity murti. It wears a gold crown with a white flower on top, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a sandalwood-marked forehead with white vibhuti stripes and a red tilak. Garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers drape its shoulders and body, with green leaves at the sides. The deity stands in front of a deep red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.