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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.

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A 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 dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine before an ornate silver arched prabhavali. The figure wears a bright yellow marigold garland, pearl and red-stone jewellery, a choker, earrings and a red and white bead headband, with a green leaf crown on top. Its lavender-grey silk dhoti has a dark maroon zari border. A carved bull-like animal figure stands beside the deity, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind. No people are visible.2025-02-16A 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.2024-12-27Photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, shown frontally in a shrine niche. The murti wears a blue sari-like cloth edged with gold and orange stripes, a white jasmine garland, a long yellow marigold garland, and red rose garlands. A golden crown-like headpiece topped with green leaves and a red flower sits on its head, with a gold ornamental necklace and a red bindi-like mark on the forehead. A red draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the shrine, and a flower petal lies at the murti's side. No physical people are visible.2024-09-26A dark stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched frame against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, dressed in a blue silk garment with gold border and striped purple shawl. The murti is adorned with a long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses, green leaves, gold jewellery and a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, with flowers and leaves on its head. Fresh white flowers lie scattered at the base of the pedestal. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a temple murti decorated for worship, consistent with a puja or abhishekam setting.2024-09-27A dark stone deity murti of Shiva is dressed in a grey and gold silk sari with a brown border and draped in a double garland of yellow marigolds and pink flower petals. A white flower sits atop its head, and green leaves and white blossoms decorate its shoulders. Gold jewellery and a sacred thread adorn the figure, with a white tripundra and red bindi on the forehead. The murti sits before a maroon curtain framed by an ornate gold arch, with a trident visible behind it. The image shows a temple worship setting.A dark stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva or Shiva-linked form, is dressed and decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The murti wears a teal blue garment with a red-gold brocade shawl, a gold waist belt, gold necklaces and a gold-and-jewelled pendant. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, pink flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with orange marigolds at the top and green leaves framing the head. A maroon silk backdrop and ornate gold-framed arch surround the shrine, and a plate of limes sits at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-08-10A black stone deity murti. It wears a gold crown with a white flower on top, a gold necklace with a large pendant, and a sandalwood-marked forehead with white vibhuti stripes and a red tilak. Garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers drape its shoulders and body, with green leaves at the sides. The deity stands in front of a deep red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch against a deep maroon backdrop. It wears a saffron-orange silk sari with red and gold woven border, long white jasmine garlands, a gold necklace and layered gold jewellery, and a crown. A bright orange marigold and green leaves are placed atop its head. Multiple arms hold weapons including a trident-like staff and a dagger. The figure sits on a dark stone pedestal on a red-painted platform. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in this image.2024-08-24A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped in deep maroon fabric, framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork. The figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari borders and a magenta-pink shawl patterned with peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang across the body, with more flowers and green leaves tucked into the crown and arms. A gold jewelled necklace and a vibhuti mark on the forehead adorn the figure. A small oil lamp burns at the lower left, with scattered yellow flowers nearby. No people are visible.2024-05-10A 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.2024-12-27A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on an ornate silver-toned throne with an arched backing and a maroon cloth behind it. The murti has multiple arms and holds a trident in one hand. It wears a green and gold blouse under an orange and gold brocade drape with green borders, a gold necklace, and a tilak on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and green leaves hang over its shoulders and chest, with orange and yellow roses tucked in. No people are visible in the scene.2025-10-01