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A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche within a temple shrine, adorned with yellow marigold garlands draped over its shoulders and a green leafy crown. It wears a blue and pink silk sari with gold border, a gold necklace, a red kumkum mark and white tilak on the forehead, and holds an upright sword or blade in one hand. Red roses decorate the shoulders, and the ornate bronze-toned arch behind it is framed by a maroon cloth backdrop. Fresh flower petals lie at its feet on a stone plinth.

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A black stone deity murti stands in a carved bronze-toned arched niche lined with a deep maroon cloth. The figure wears a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, a pink blouse, layered gold necklaces, and a long yellow marigold garland with green leaves draped across the body. A white-flowered crown garland and a red flower sit atop the head, with a white tilak on the forehead. Two raised arms hold objects, and a small plaque or inscription is visible at the base of the pedestal. No people are present.2024-12-29A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigold flowers and red roses. The figure wears a blue and magenta silk sari-like drape with gold zari borders, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a crown decorated with green leaves and a yellow flower. A tilak and nose ornament are visible on the face, and a trident-like weapon is held in one raised hand. A deep maroon cloth forms the backdrop with an ornate gold frame behind. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti of a form with a trident in one hand, dressed in a blue and pink silk sari with gold zari border and draped in thick yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents. The murti wears gold jewellery including layered necklaces, a nose ring and a crown with green leaves and a yellow flower, and has white and vertical tilak markings on its forehead. Maroon fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated deity.A photograph of a black stone deity murti in a shrine alcove, dressed in a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border and a pink blouse. The figure is adorned with a yellow marigold garland, red roses, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a gold belt, with a white flower and crescent ornament on the head and white tilak markings on the forehead. A sword is held in one raised hand, and green leaves and roses decorate the upper shoulders. A red cloth backdrop and carved gold frame surround the murti. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti sits in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a ring of yellow marigold garland with green leaves and red flowers, a long pearl-and-gold necklace, and a blue and pink silk sari with gold border. A small oil lamp burns on a brass dish at the lower left, with more marigolds below. The backdrop is a maroon cloth, and the setting appears to be a shrine.2024-03-10A photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship inside a shrine niche with an ornate brass arch and a maroon cloth backdrop. The murti wears a turquoise and pink silk sari, a pink flower garland across the body, an orange and pink flower crown with a yellow flower at the centre, a gold necklace and a gold belt, and holds yellow flowers in its hands. A yellow marigold garland hangs over the arch, and yellow and pink petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.2024-10-17A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears a blue and gold-bordered silk sari with pink underlayer, a pink blouse, layered gold necklaces with a green stone pendant, and jeweled earrings. A crown of white flowers with a red rose sits on its head, a bright yellow marigold garland hangs from the shoulders, and green leaves decorate the upper arms. A white vertical mark is painted on the forehead and a nose ring is visible. It holds a dark pointed implement in one raised hand. No people are visible.2024-12-29A 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 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 black stone deity murti seated on a throne-like niche before a deep red draped backdrop framed by ornate gold arch carving. The figure wears a blue silk garment with gold border, gold necklaces and jewelled chains, a gold crown with a green leaf, and a white and red tilak on the forehead. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands drape the shoulders and arms, with red flowers at the sides. Four arms are visible, one holding a trident-like staff. No people are visible in the frame.2024-09-23A black stone deity murti stands in a carved silver-toned arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The murti wears a turquoise silk sari with gold and red zari borders, gold and pearl necklaces, and a red vertical tilak. Garlands of yellow chrysanthemums and red and yellow roses adorn it, and several multi-armed hands hold weapons including a dagger-like blade. White flowers rest on the red-painted step below. No people are visible.2025-03-01A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands against a deep red cloth backdrop. She wears a crown of white jasmine garlands with a red flower at the top, a red bindi and a white urdhva tilaka on the forehead, a gold nose ring and large gold earrings. Her body is draped in a magenta blouse and a blue saree with gold zari border, layered with heavy gold and ruby-studded necklaces. A long yellow marigold garland hangs from her shoulders to her waist, and green leaves frame her head. She holds a sword-like weapon at her side. No people are visible.2024-12-29