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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in a niche framed by ornate golden arch surrounds, with a maroon cloth draped behind. The murti wears a tall crown with a yellow flower, a red tilak on the forehead, and an orange-yellow dhoti, and holds attributes in its raised hands. In the foreground, a small oil lamp burns on a dark stone pedestal, and a hand holding a lit match or stick is partly visible at the lower edge. A folded striped cloth lies to the left. No physical people are fully visible.

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Photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing before a maroon cloth canopy, wearing a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a necklace, armlets and a saffron-yellow dhoti. Its arms are raised with objects in the hands. A bright oil lamp flame is held by a partially visible hand at the lower left, and brass ornamental panels frame the right side. No living person is clearly visible beyond the lamp-holding hand.A dark stone deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine, wearing a tall crown with a white flower and a tilak on the forehead. It has multiple arms and is draped in an orange cloth around the waist, with an ornate necklace on the chest. A small oil lamp with a bright flame burns at its base on a dark pedestal. A maroon cloth canopy hangs behind it, and a brass-worked panel stands at the right edge. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti with multiple arms stands in an ornate silver-toned arch against a gold-painted wall, draped with a maroon cloth and a yellow flower on its shoulder, wearing an orange dhoti and a tall crown. In the foreground, a blurred hand with a bangle holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) on a stand before the murti, with smoke rising from the flame. The scene is a temple shrine during worship, with a red-lacquered platform in front.2024-11-25Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti with multiple arms, wearing a tall tiered crown and a heavy carved necklace. A red tilak mark is on its forehead, a yellow flower rests on the left shoulder, and an orange cloth is wrapped at the waist. Behind it stands an ornate gold arched frame draped with a maroon silk cloth. No physical people are visible.2024-11-25Indoor temple shrine with a black stone murti of a multi-armed standing deity with a peacock beside it, set in an ornate gilded arch with an orange cloth backdrop and a marigold garland draped at the top. A black stone lingam-shaped pedestal in front bears a single yellow flower, and a silver plate with offerings sits on the wet concrete floor. A framed portrait on the wall at upper right shows a smiling man with long hair and garlands, identifiable only by its printed caption; no physical people are visible.2025-07-11A dark stone deity murti stands on a black pedestal inside a shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch with a maroon backdrop and gold-painted walls. The murti wears a white flower garland, a gold necklace, an orange and teal dhoti with a striped teal shawl draped over one arm, and a red tilak on the forehead. One hand holds a small potted green plant, and a small animal figure stands at its side. No physical people are visible.2024-10-01A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange dhoti with a gold-bordered sash, a gold necklace, and a tall crown-like headdress with a red centre ornament. A long garland of yellow flowers hangs from the neck, with red roses tucked among the arms and at the feet. A small rudraksha mala or similar offering rests on the figure, and white flowers lie at the feet on a black pedestal, with orange and yellow blossoms scattered on the steps. A silver ritual implement stands to the left. No people are visible.2025-11-21A photograph of a black stone murti of a standing four-armed deity in a temple shrine, adorned with a long garland of yellow marigolds, a gold necklace with a pendant, a red-and-gold crown, and an orange silk cloth with green borders draped at the waist. A green-and-orange shawl hangs over one side. The figure stands before a gilded arched frame with a maroon backdrop, with a bull-like animal carved at its feet. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during worship. No people are visible.2024-03-10A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche lined with red fabric, decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers. The figure wears a red and orange waist sash, a blue and purple striped dhoti, a gold necklace with a pendant, and a tripundra mark with a red bindu on the forehead. A small animal figure, possibly a bull, stands at its side, and red and orange flowers rest at its feet on a dark stone pedestal. The scene shows no people.2024-09-17Photograph of a dark stone murti of a standing four-armed deity in a golden arched shrine niche, with a spear-like vel held upright and a yellow marigold garland draped over the head. The orange cloth backdrop sits behind the figure, with a peacock form at its side. In front, a dark stone linga-like pillar or lingam on a stone base is decorated with a yellow flower, and a steel tray holds more dark stone objects with yellow flowers and wet abhishekam water spread across the floor. A framed portrait of a woman hangs on the wall at top right, and no living people are visible.2025-07-11A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with floral carvings. The four-armed figure wears a tall crown with a red and white band, a red tilak on the forehead, a gold necklace and a jewelled waist belt. A large garland of yellow and red flowers hangs from the shoulders, and an orange and green striped cloth drapes the lower body. A carved animal figure. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the red-tiled floor in front of the platform.2024-09-30A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a yellow marigold garland, a gold chain with a pendant, an orange waist sash and a blue and purple dhoti, with a tall crown bearing white and red markings and a red tilak on the forehead. One hand holds a green leaf sprig and a small animal figure stands at the base beside the murti. A magenta cloth backs the niche and red flowers lie at the feet on a dark stone pedestal. No people are visible.2024-09-18