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Close photograph of a dark stone or metal deity murti decorated for worship, with a large black face marked with a red bindi-like tilak and a red stone ornament on the forehead. Yellow and red marigolds and roses are heaped around the figure, along with green neem-type leaves draped over the shoulder. The murti wears a blue cloth, gold jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones, and a gold crown or headpiece above. A blossom sits near the lower chest. No people are visible in the frame.

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Close photograph of a black stone deity murti. It wears a blue and gold striped cloth, a gold crown-like headpiece topped with green leaves, a jewelled gold necklace with red and green stones and a large pendant with pearl drops, and a jewelled waist ornament. Yellow and red flowers and fresh neem leaves surround the figure, and a white tilak with an orange kumkum dot marks the forehead. No people are visible, so a person is none.2024-09-27Close-up photograph of a dark black stone Shiva deity murti dressed for worship. Yellow marigold garlands and red roses cover its head and shoulders, with green leaves woven among them. It wears a red beaded necklace, gold coin necklace, a gold pendant with red and white stones, a decorated gold nose ornament, and a gold necklace with pearl-and-red-stone pendants. A purple patterned cloth drapes its body. No people are visible.2024-01-11A 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 Shiva murti is decorated for worship, draped in a teal-blue and magenta silk cloth with gold zari borders. Yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands with red roses hang across its chest, and fresh green leaves and a pink flower sit atop its head. A tripundra and red mark are on the forehead, with gold and gemstone jewellery at the neck. A trident is visible at the left. Behind it hang a maroon cloth and an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.2024-05-10Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a carved face, painted forehead marks in yellow and red, and a gold nose ornament. It wears a red and gold draped cloth, a gold chain with a small bell-shaped pendant, and a leafy green garland with a pink rose on top of the head. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and pink roses decorate the figure, and an ornate gold-toned frame sits behind it. Partial orange cloth appears at the lower right edge.A black stone deity murti seated on a throne-like niche before a deep red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure wears a blue silk garment with gold border, gold necklaces and jewelled chains, a gold crown with a green leaf, and a white and red tilak on the forehead. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands drape the shoulders and arms, with red flowers at the sides. Four arms are visible, one holding a trident-like staff. No people are visible in the frame.2024-09-23A photograph of a black stone deity murti in a shrine alcove, dressed in a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border and a pink blouse. The figure is adorned with a yellow marigold garland, red roses, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a gold belt, with a white flower and crescent ornament on the head and white tilak markings on the forehead. A sword is held in one raised hand, and green leaves and roses decorate the upper shoulders. A red cloth backdrop and carved gold frame surround the murti. No people are visible.A 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.2024-09-27Photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, shown frontally in a shrine niche. The murti wears a blue sari-like cloth edged with gold and orange stripes, a white jasmine garland, a long yellow marigold garland, and red rose garlands. A golden crown-like headpiece topped with green leaves and a red flower sits on its head, with a gold ornamental necklace and a red bindi-like mark on the forehead. A red draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the shrine, and a flower petal lies at the murti's side. No physical people are visible.2024-09-26A black stone deity murti of a form with a trident in one hand, dressed in a blue and pink silk sari with gold zari border and draped in thick yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents. The murti wears gold jewellery including layered necklaces, a nose ring and a crown with green leaves and a yellow flower, and has white and vertical tilak markings on its forehead. Maroon fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated deity.Close view of a black stone deity murti of the Divine Mother, with a tall dark crown-like head form, a horizontal white and red tilak on the forehead, and red roses placed at the crown. It is draped in a blue cloth and wears heavy gold jewelled necklaces set with blue, green and red stones, with yellow marigold garlands hanging on both sides and a gilded background behind. No physical people are visible.A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands against a deep red cloth backdrop. She wears a crown of white jasmine garlands with a red flower at the top, a red bindi and a white urdhva tilaka on the forehead, a gold nose ring and large gold earrings. Her body is draped in a magenta blouse and a blue saree with gold zari border, layered with heavy gold and ruby-studded necklaces. A long yellow marigold garland hangs from her shoulders to her waist, and green leaves frame her head. She holds a sword-like weapon at her side. No people are visible.2024-12-29