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A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche inside a temple. The four-armed figure wears a white dhoti, a rust-red and gold bordered cloth draped over the shoulders, a gold necklace, and a red gemstone crown with a white band across the forehead. A thick garland of yellow flowers with red rose accents hangs across the chest. Behind the figure a carved animal form is visible, and gold-coloured walls frame the shrine. No people are visible.

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A dark stone deity murti stands in a temple niche framed by an ornate silver-toned arch. The black-stone figure wears a tall crown with a red gem, a red bindi and white tilak, diamond-style earrings, a gold necklace and a long multi-strand garland of yellow chrysanthemums. A saffron-and-gold bordered cloth drapes over the arms and body above a white waistcloth. Yellow flowers are placed in the hands, with a red flower on one arm and white flowers at the base. Small jewelled ornaments lie at the foot of the murti. No people are visible.2024-03-11A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a gilded arched niche against a magenta backdrop. It wears a red and white jewelled crown and a thick garland of yellow marigolds and white jasmine, with a jewelled necklace and an orange and magenta silk cloth. A small rooster-like animal figure stands beside its legs and a single orange flower lies at its feet. No people are visible.2024-08-10A black stone murti of a standing deity stands in a shrine niche before a gold-leafed wall and a silver-toned arch with floral carving. The figure wears a tall crown with a white and red band, gold earrings and a gold necklace, and is draped in a teal dhoti with a yellow border and a rust-red patterned cloth. A thick garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red flowers hangs from the neck to the knees, and a sprig of green leaves is tucked at the left side. Rose petals and marigold petals lie on the red floor below the black pedestal.2024-11-09A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a yellow wall. The figure wears a tall crown marked with a horizontal tripundra, a red bindi, a gold chain with a pendant, and a saffron-orange dhoti with green and gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers hang around the figure, and fresh flowers lie at its base on a dark pedestal. No people are visible.2024-05-10A 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 deity standing in a silver arched niche with a maroon backdrop. The figure wears a yellow marigold garland with red flowers at the head, a white tilaka with red dot, pearl-and-gold necklaces, an orange and red striped silk shawl with a gold pendant, and white flowers at the feet. A small dark statue of an animal figure stands beside the legs.A black stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch carving against a gold-painted wall. The figure is dressed in an orange and red silk cloth with gold-brocaded borders, and wears a gold necklace, jewelled pendants and a red gemstone ornament on the head. A large garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers hangs from the shoulders, with a crown of yellow flowers above and red roses in the hands. Fresh flowers are scattered across the base, and a tilak mark is visible on the forehead. No people are visible.2024-02-11A 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 niche framed by an ornate silver-toned arch against a maroon cloth backdrop and gold-painted walls. The figure wears a tall orange and maroon headdress with a silver band, a bindi and tilak on the forehead, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses draped to the feet. A layered silver and pearl necklace and a jewelled chest ornament adorn the chest, and an orange and magenta striped silk cloth hangs over the left shoulder. Red and pink petals lie at the feet on a dark pedestal. The image is a photograph of a temple statue with no people present.2025-02-28A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a garland of yellow marigolds and a red-and-white flower garland. It wears an orange and magenta silk cloth with striped borders, a silver necklace, and red-and-white circular earrings. A tall crown-like headdress with a red mark and white tilak is visible, and a small figure stands beside its leg. Red and yellow flowers are arranged at the base of the pedestal, and a gilded arched frame surrounds the shrine. No people are visible in the image.A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a temple shrine beneath a gilded arched frame. The figure wears a red-and-gold bordered dhoti and shawl, a long white jasmine garland, layered ruby-red and white floral jewellery, a gold chest ornament and a red flower and green leaves on a tall crown. Marigold petals lie at its feet and a yellow flower rests in one hand. No people are visible.2024-10-31A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche lined with maroon fabric, set on a dark pedestal. The figure wears a yellow and red silk dhoti with a gold waist sash, a gold necklace and pendant, a white floral garland, and holds a staff-like object and a sprig of green leaves. A small red bindi and a white tilak mark the forehead, and red roses lie at its feet. This is a statue, not a living person. A red-painted platform and gold-leaf walls surround the shrine.2024-08-23