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A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche with a crimson backdrop. The figure wears a yellow and red silk drape, a gold necklace and ornaments, and a white jasmine garland, with a tilak and a green leaf on the crown. One hand holds a trident-like weapon and the other a cup, with a bird-like vahana at its feet. No physical people are visible; the statue stands on a dark stone plinth against a gold-painted wall.

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A 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.2024-08-23A dark stone deity murti stands on a black pedestal inside a shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch with a maroon backdrop and gold-painted walls. The murti wears a white flower garland, a gold necklace, an orange and teal dhoti with a striped teal shawl draped over one arm, and a red tilak on the forehead. One hand holds a small potted green plant, and a small animal figure stands at its side. No physical people are visible.2024-10-01A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with floral carvings. The four-armed figure wears a tall crown with a red and white band, a red tilak on the forehead, a gold necklace and a jewelled waist belt. A large garland of yellow and red flowers hangs from the shoulders, and an orange and green striped cloth drapes the lower body. A carved animal figure. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the red-tiled floor in front of the platform.2024-09-30A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche lined with red fabric, decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow flowers. The figure wears a red and orange waist sash, a blue and purple striped dhoti, a gold necklace with a pendant, and a tripundra mark with a red bindu on the forehead. A small animal figure, possibly a bull, stands at its side, and red and orange flowers rest at its feet on a dark stone pedestal. The scene shows no people.2024-09-17A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch. The figure wears a garland of yellow marigolds draped over the shoulders and a white jasmine garland across the chest, a copper-toned necklace, and a blue and purple patterned dhoti with an orange sash. A white flower decorates the crown and a red-and-white tilak marks the forehead. A small bull figure stands beside the legs, and marigold blossoms and red flowers rest on the pedestal. The background wall is gold-painted.2024-09-21A 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 gilded shrine niche framed by an ornate silver-toned arch with a carved top. The figure wears a pink flower garland, a dark green leafy garland, a red forehead ornament, and an orange and gold silk dhoti with jewelled necklaces and earrings. Green leaves are held in one hand, and a red flower lies at the feet on a dark stone pedestal. Gold-leafed walls and a maroon cloth backdrop complete the shrine setting.2024-11-20A 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 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.2024-05-10January 22 20242024-01-22A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold-toned arch carving with a red backdrop. The figure wears a large yellow marigold garland, orange flowers and a blue and purple striped silk dhoti with a gold border. Its arms hold objects including a conch-like item and a small bowl, and a dark animal. A tilak and a red-and-white mark adorn the forehead, and loose flowers lie at its base on a stone pedestal. No people are visible.2024-09-20A 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.2024-08-10