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A photograph of a dark stone or wooden deity murti draped in a yellow-orange cloth, with a gold chain necklace hanging with pendants and a red tilak or kumkum mark on the forehead. In the foreground a brass aarti or oil lamp on a stand holds a bright flame, with smoke or incense drifting upward. White flowers sit near the top left. No people are visible, only the murti, the lamp and the ritual setting.

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Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a dim temple interior, with a lit oil lamp at lower left. The murti's dark, polished surface shows carved ornaments, a red kumkum mark on the chest, and an orange-draped cloth. A dark purple cloth edge appears at the top. The scene is part of a ritual setting, but no person is visible.A photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a yellow-painted face and crown, draped in a yellow cloth, seated on a dark base smeared with yellow pigment. On the left, a hand holds a silver-toned lamp with a lit flame and red stone inset, offering light before the murti. The background shows a maroon cloth overhead and a plain wall, with red-painted surfaces in the foreground. No people beyond the partial hand are shown.2025-05-01Close-up photograph of a black-and-white painted deity murti seated in a temple shrine. The four-armed stone-like figure has a tall ridged crown, a red tilak on the forehead and a red mark on the nose, and wears a gold twisted chain with a pendant. A yellow-orange cloth draped over the shoulders and lap. One hand holds a sword-like blade, and a white flower is tucked near the upper left arm. A maroon cloth hangs behind and a gold-framed panel is visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-11-25A photograph of a dark stone or black-finished murti of a multi-armed deity, with a white and yellow flower on its crown and a red flower at the side, draped in a saffron-yellow sheer cloth. A hand wearing a red thread bracelet holds a brass oil lamp with a bright flame in front of the figure. The murti sits within a gold-coloured ornate arched frame with a maroon cloth canopy above. The setting appears to be a shrine for the deity, with a red-painted platform at lower right. No people are visible apart from the partial hand.2025-02-02A photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a shrine niche, draped with a yellow cloth around the waist and shoulders, with a red bindi mark on its forehead and a gold chain around the neck. A person's hand, wearing green glass bangles, holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame near the statue during worship. A red cloth hangs above and an ornate gold arch frames the shrine. The statue's base carries faint lettering. Red-painted steps lead to the altar.2024-11-25A close photograph of a dark stone or painted deity murti with a tall conical crown and a red tilak mark on the forehead, draped with an orange-yellow cloth and adorned with a thin gold cord. A silver-coloured oil lamp with a glowing flame sits in the lower left, and a hand holding a metal implement is partly visible at the bottom edge. Yellow turmeric or pigment marks dot the statue. No people's faces are visible; the scene shows a Shiva puja or abhishekam setting with a lit lamp and cloth offering.Close photo of a dark stone or metal deity murti with a tall crown or headdress, a red tilak or bindi on the forehead, and yellow streaks of paint. It is draped in a saffron-yellow cloth and wears a gold chain with red-stone pendants. One raised hand holds a pointed weapon, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind it. No physical people are visible.2024-07-10A dark stone Ganesha murti with an elephant head sits in a gilded arched frame against a pale blue backdrop with sparkling spangles. A pink flower is tucked at the crown, and red kumkum with vibhuti marks the forehead. A bare arm wearing red and gold bangles tilts a lit oil lamp toward the idol. The murti sits on a cream cloth with yellow stains. No people are visible apart from the hand.2022-07-21A photograph inside a small shrine with gold-painted walls and a red-painted platform. A black stone Ganesha murti sits in a seated pose, wearing a yellow cloth and a dark crown, with orange and red markings on its forehead. A maroon fabric canopy hangs above it. On the left, a hand holds a lit oil lamp or camphor flame. A small white dish with offerings sits on the platform in front of the deity. Exposed electrical wiring and a wall switchbox are visible on the upper left wall.2025-05-01A 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.2024-11-25Photo 82922482022-06-26 +3 copiesA photograph of a dark stone Ganesha murti seated on a dark pedestal beneath a gold-embossed arch, with a tree trunk rising behind it. The deity wears a gold crown, an orange-marigold garland, a rudraksha mala, and a yellow and white dhoti. Flowers are scattered on the pedestal. In front are a brass plate with flowers and leaves, a brass plate holding a small bowl and cup, and two oil lamps burning in the evening. No people are visible.