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A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a lion-like mount inside a golden arched shrine niche with a maroon curtain behind it. The murti wears a pink silk sari with gold zari borders, a jewelled crown with a green leafy top, gold necklaces and a large gold pendant. It is garlanded with red roses, yellow and orange flowers, and a chain of green limes, and holds a trident and other weapons. The base carries the painted word NIVED-1 in yellow. No people are visible.

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A 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 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 photograph of a black stone deity murti in a gilded arched shrine niche, draped in a pink silk sari with gold zari border and adorned with gold jewellery, a red and gem-set crown, and pink and white flower garlands with green leaf garlands. The image is a photo of a statue, with no physical people visible. A small red flower lies at its base, and maroon drapery frames the back of the niche.2024-04-11A black stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess seated on a peacock-like mount in a niche with a gold-tone arched frame and gold wall behind. The figure wears a pink and purple silk sari with gold zari border, a multi-strand gold necklace, a large red and green gem pendant, and jewelled earrings. A thick pink rose garland drapes the figure, with mango leaves and orange marigolds placed at the base and on the mount, and a white flower and mango leaves decorate the crown. No people are visible.2025-03-30A 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 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.2025-10-01A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in an ornate golden arched niche against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, set on a black pedestal. The figure wears a pink and gold silk sari-like drape, a gold necklace, and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. It is heavily garlanded with a thick yellow marigold garland, a pink and red flower garland, and a white jasmine and red rose garland over the arch. Green leaves frame the shoulders. A small black pedestal plate is inscribed with NIVEDYAM. The yellow wall and red floor surround the shrine, indicating a temple setting. A deity murti, not a living person, is shown.2024-10-11A dark stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, draped in a pink and gold silk sari with a brocade border. It wears gold necklaces, a jewelled pendant, and earrings, and is garlanded with orange and yellow marigold chains. Green leaves are tucked over its head, a crown-like form sits at the top, and a pink flower rests on the shoulder. The murti holds a dagger-like implement, and a red-and-gold ornate backdrop frames the scene. Scattered petals lie on the floor below.2025-02-21A 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 black stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess seated in a gilded arched niche with an orange backdrop. She wears a pink and gold silk sari with a red and silver bordered shawl, a tall jeweled crown, layered silver necklaces and an ornate green and silver bodice, with marigold garlands on her arms and shoulders. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the sides and a small lit lamp sits on a table in front.2025-12-26A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate golden arched niche backed by a deep magenta cloth. The murti wears a pink and gold silk garment, a gold crown-like headdress, layered gold necklaces with red and green stones, and a gold coin belt. It is adorned with a thick garland of pink and white flowers, purple flowers, and green leaves, with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead. No physical people are visible.2024-09-20A black stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure has multiple arms, a tall crown, and a rudraksha-like garland of yellow marigolds draped across the chest and shoulders, with red roses at the crown and sides. It wears an orange shawl over a pink and gold silk dhoti, a gold necklace and a jewelled waist belt. A small black animal figure sits at its left side. Yellow and orange flowers are scattered on the black pedestal, and a green leaf ornament sits atop the head. No people are visible.2024-10-11