Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti. Yellow marigold garlands and a leafy crown of green leaves surround the figure, with a pink flower garland at right and a blurred golden background. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of a dark black stone deity murti. Yellow marigold garlands and a leafy crown of green leaves surround the figure, with a pink flower garland at right and a blurred golden background.

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Close photograph of a dark stone or wood deity murti with a large face, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and pink flowers. The murti wears a red silk garment with gold zari border, gold necklaces with white and red stone pendants, a jewelled nose ring with green stone, a gold forehead ornament, gold earring and yellow kumkum tilaka. A golden prabhavali is visible in the background. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti with carved face, tall ornate crown and a gold-and-stone tilak with a red centre across the forehead. Green stone-set earrings and a gold necklace with dangling pendants adorn the figure, and yellow marigold garlands frame it. Turmeric powder dots the face and a red silk cloth drapes beneath it. No people are visible.

A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity with a tall crown, dressed in a red and gold silk garment and an orange drape. Yellow marigold garlands and pink flower garlands hang over its shoulders, with red roses at the chest. A gold necklace with a pendant and tulsi leaves rest on the crown. Gold and gemstone ornaments adorn the face and neck. The murti is set against a maroon silk backdrop within an ornate gold frame, indicating a puja or alankaram in progress. No people are visible.

Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a carved face, painted forehead marks in yellow and red, and a gold nose ornament. It wears a red and gold draped cloth, a gold chain with a small bell-shaped pendant, and a leafy green garland with a pink rose on top of the head. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and pink roses decorate the figure, and an ornate gold-toned frame sits behind it. Partial orange cloth appears at the lower right edge.

A dark stone deity murti seated against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, dressed in an orange sari with red border and draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine. Gold necklaces and a gold pendant adorn the figure, a flower is set atop the head, and green leaves frame the shoulders. Fresh flower garlands and a decorated gold-framed niche indicate a temple shrine setting with no people visible.

A close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a multi-armed form, seated and adorned for worship. It wears a red bandhani-patterned garment with gold embroidery, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a gold coin necklace, and jewelled ornaments on the forehead and nose. Yellow marigold garlands and white chrysanthemum flowers decorate the head, shoulders and hands. A deep maroon silk backdrop and ornate gilded metal frame surround the murti.

Close photograph of a dark black stone deity murti decorated for worship. A crown of fresh green tulsi leaves rests on its head, and pink flower garlands drape across the frame. The murti wears an orange-red silk cloth, a gold necklace set with white and multicoloured stones, a pendant and earrings with pearl-like beads, and a red and white bindi with a red-stoned nose ornament. Several stacked green glass bangles are placed on one arm. Behind it are a golden carved arch and an orange wall. No people are visible, and the scene reflects the Somvar Abhishekam and alankaram described in the page excerpt.

A close view of a black stone deity murti dressed in an orange and red silk cloth with gold zari borders, wearing a gold necklace with a pendant and a red flower at the chest. Its face shows green and gold eye ornaments and a gold forehead piece, and it is decorated with heavy garlands of red roses, orange and white chrysanthemums and yellow flowers. A trident-like weapon shape is visible on the left side, and a red backdrop fills the background. No people are visible.

A photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, its head crowned with fresh green leaves and wrapped in a gold-coloured headband with a red-and-gold tilak on the forehead. The murti wears an orange-red cloth draped over its body and a heavy gold necklace set with white and red stones. Pink flower garlands hang across its shoulders and chest, a green bangle bundle is tied at its side, and a small orange flower lies at the left. Behind it stand a maroon silk backdrop and an ornate gilded frame. No people are visible.

A black stone deity murti decorated for worship, with a white forehead band, red and gold ornaments, and a gold-and-green jewelled necklace with a pendant. The murti is draped in a pink brocade cloth and garlanded with pink flower chains and dark green leaves, with a pale green cloth below. Red and pink roses and a yellow flower lie at the base, and a trident stands beside the figure. No people are visible in the scene.

A black stone Shiva murti is decorated for worship, draped in a teal-blue and magenta silk cloth with gold zari borders. Yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands with red roses hang across its chest, and fresh green leaves and a pink flower sit atop its head. A tripundra and red mark are on the forehead, with gold and gemstone jewellery at the neck. A trident is visible at the left. Behind it hang a maroon cloth and an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.

A black stone deity murti seated against a maroon velvet backdrop within an ornate gilded frame. The figure wears a gold crown, a yellow-orange tilak and a nose ornament, with gold necklaces and earrings. It is dressed in a pink and beige silk sari and draped with a long garland of yellow chrysanthemums, accented with red and orange roses. Green leaves are arranged on its head, and its multiple hands hold weapons, including a dagger-like blade. Fresh white flowers lie at its base on a dark stone plinth. No people are visible.