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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.

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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.2024-09-23Photograph 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. 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