A 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. - Nithyanandapedia

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A 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.

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