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A dark stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep red cloth backdrop and ornate golden torana carving above. The murti wears a red and orange sari, a red headcloth, white and orange flower garlands with yellow and green accents, and a large silver necklace with pendant and pearl-like decoration on the chest. A small oil lamp glows at the lower right corner. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a black-faced deity murti seated within an ornate gold arched frame in a temple shrine. The murti wears a tall black crown with gold ornaments, a jeweled silver necklace, layered gold bangles and a red and green checked cloth. Thick garlands of white jasmine and yellow and red marigolds hang from its shoulders to its lap. A black-and-white portrait with a garland stands at the left edge of the frame, and a red cloth hangs on the left. No physical people are visible.2025-07-08A seated black deity murti in an ornate gold arched shrine niche, dressed in an orange-red silk garment with a green and gold border and adorned with layered white and orange flower garlands and jewelled silver-toned necklaces. The murti wears a tall crown with a silver fan-shaped headpiece and holds a black-handled ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind it hangs a white satin backdrop, and to the left a framed portrait of a bearded man in white garments wearing a flower garland is visible. No physical people are present in the frame.2025-11-07A dark-hued deity murti stands in a golden ornate niche with a deep maroon backdrop. The murti wears an orange silk garment, a green shawl over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, and a white garland of jasmine-like blossoms with yellow and maroon flowers draped from the shoulders. A jewelled crown with a large central medallion sits on its head, with a white tilak and a red bindi on the forehead. The hands are dark and one holds a small object. This is a statue, not a living person.2025-08-29March 13 2022 sripuram2022-03-13A large black stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a gilded arched niche with a red backdrop. She wears a red and teal silk sari with gold zari borders, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a silver crown with a radiant halo, and a neck garland of red and white flowers. Her raised right hand holds a small object, and a red flower garland drapes her arm. Red flowers and white petals lie at the base of the pedestal. A smaller figure in a red sari with a garland stands at the lower right corner. No living people are visible.2025-02-11A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal in a shrine with reddish granite walls and a gold-toned arched backdrop. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment, and layered white pearl-and-gem necklaces, with a red tilak on the forehead. Yellow marigold garlands and red roses adorn the murti, and white plumeria flowers and small lamps are arranged along the front of the pedestal.2022-04-03A black stone murti of a deity seated on a dark pedestal inside a gilded arched shrine with carved lion-like makara motifs. The figure wears a tall conical crown with a golden halo, a white vertical tilak with a red bindu, and a large jewelled necklace with a central medallion. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, orange marigold and yellow-and-maroon flower garlands, and wears a maroon dhoti and shawl. It holds a rod-like staff in one hand and a small kalasha-shaped object in the other. A white silk backdrop hangs behind. At the right edge, a second smaller murti wears a crown and pink-and-white garlands. A framed black-and-white portrait with a caption is partly visible at the far left. No people are visible.2025-07-20A dark-stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, decorated with red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strands and green leaves. She wears a jewelled silver crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and an orange-gold silk sari with a pink and gold border. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the lower left and right, and a gold-framed arch and dark stone wall surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2022-02-08Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti. The murti wears gold coin necklaces, a gold nose ornament with red stone, a gold jhumka earring, and a red and gold silk sari-style drape with gold brocade border. A red kumkum mark sits on the forehead above yellow paint. No people are visible; green leaves appear at the lower left.December 11 2022 sripuram2022-12-11KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/31/20212021-01-31A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche backed by a maroon draped cloth. The image wears an orange and red silk sari with gold zari borders, a red shawl, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds and white jasmine, with a red rose garland at the waist. Green leaves are tucked atop the head, and a trident-like weapon is raised in one hand. A gold necklace with a pendant hangs at the chest. The niche is set on a worn red floor, and the scene is a temple puja setting with no visible people.2024-09-13