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A dark stone deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by an ornate gold arched niche against a deep maroon cloth backdrop. The murti wears a long white jasmine garland, a crown-like headpiece of green leaves topped with a yellow marigold, and gold ornaments including a nose ring, pendants and a jewelled necklace. Red roses and yellow and orange marigolds are placed around the figure, with a red tilak on the forehead. No people are visible.

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A black stone deity murti is seated within an ornate gilded arch niche against a maroon draped backdrop. The murti is adorned with a long white jasmine garland, a crown of green leaves topped with a yellow flower, and a gold necklace with a large pendant. It wears a blue and brown brocade cloth draped over its lap, and yellow, orange and red flower petals are scattered across the figure and the base. Vertical white tilak marks and a nose ornament are visible on the face. Several arms are visible. No people are present.2024-12-27A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche backed by a maroon draped cloth. The image wears an orange and red silk sari with gold zari borders, a red shawl, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds and white jasmine, with a red rose garland at the waist. Green leaves are tucked atop the head, and a trident-like weapon is raised in one hand. A gold necklace with a pendant hangs at the chest. The niche is set on a worn red floor, and the scene is a temple puja setting with no visible people.2024-09-13A 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.2024-05-10A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate brass arch, with a maroon cloth backdrop and gold-painted walls. The figure has multiple arms, holds small objects in its hands, and wears a gold necklace with red and white beaded garlands. It is draped in a magenta silk cloth and heavily decorated with marigold and chrysanthemum garlands, with a bundle of green leaves placed on its head. A small animal figure sits beside its legs. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands on a dark pedestal inside a shrine, framed by an ornate silver arch against a maroon backdrop and golden wall. The murti wears a long white jasmine garland, a white vertical tilak on the forehead, a yellow flower at the crown, gold necklaces and a jewelled waist belt. It is draped in a green and magenta silk cloth with gold border. Red roses, orange marigolds and yellow flowers are offered at its feet and on the pedestal. No people are visible.2024-12-27Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship. Heavy white jasmine garlands drape over the head and shoulders, interspersed with green leaves, pink flowers and yellow marigolds. A gold coin necklace sits across the forehead, with a gold tilak-shaped ornament and red bindi-like stones on the face, and white vertical markings on the brow. Gold chains, a pink silk cloth with gold patterns and a pink rose decorate the body. The background is a maroon fabric. No people are visible.2024-08-10Close photo of a black stone deity murti, a Shiva form with a stylized face and a jeweled crown band set with white stones and a red centre stone. Tulsi or similar green leaves are heaped on top of the head. Yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands drape around the shoulders and across the chest, along with a gold filigree necklace and a multi-strand silver-toned necklace with red and green stones, and a yellow flower at the centre. A magenta silk cloth sits behind the murti, framed by an ornate gold-toned arch. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arch shrine at a temple, decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall crown topped with green leaves and a white flower, a white tilak with a red dot on the forehead, and a long garland of yellow chrysanthemums. Gold necklaces and a jewelled pendant adorn the chest, and a green and red silk garment is draped around the body. Four arms hold ritual objects, with a bull figure beside the base and red and yellow flowers scattered at the feet. Red fabric backs the shrine. No people are visible.A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a large flower garland of pink petals, yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, a gold necklace, drop earrings, a red rose in the headdress, and a red and green draped cloth around the waist. A small blue cylindrical object hangs at the waist with flower offerings. Red flowers and petals lie on the dais below.2024-09-14A 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 dark stone murti of a Shiva form is decorated for worship inside an ornate brass arch set against a maroon velvet backdrop. The deity wears a crescent moon on its head, a vertical tilak mark, and a gold necklace. Garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and green leaves drape across its shoulders and chest, with a sprig of dark leaves tucked on top. It is draped in a pink and cream silk cloth with maroon borders. The black stone pedestal is engraved with the letters NIEV-1, and the floor is red.2024-10-28A black stone deity murti seated in a niche framed by an ornate brass arch with floral and scroll carving. The figure has a tilak on the forehead, a large nose ornament, and a crown-like headdress decorated with green leaves and red flowers. Its four arms hold objects including a trident-like staff, and it wears a thick yellow marigold garland with white jasmine strands, plus silver necklaces. It is draped in a magenta sari with orange and gold borders and tasselled end pieces. Fresh red, white and purple flowers lie on the red-painted pedestal in front. No people are visible.2025-11-21