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A dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal in a temple shrine, wearing a gold crown, a gold-tissue sari with a red border, layered gold necklaces and jewelled waist ornaments. Red flower garlands arch over the figure, and several yellow flowers, small silver bowls, a silver pot and brass peacock-spouted oil lamps with lit flames surround the base. Red and multicoloured tassel hangings flank the shrine and a red velvet curtain hangs at the left edge.

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A photograph of a temple shrine centred on a large dark stone murti of a seated four-armed deity wearing a tall golden crown, gold necklaces and a gold-toned draped garment, with red floral garland draped over the arch above it. Two brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops flank a black stone altar, with yellow flowers, small brass bowls and a small figure at its base. Red velvet curtain and hanging tassels in red, green, blue and yellow frame the shrine. No people are visible.2025-08-02A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal inside a temple shrine. The murti wears a tall gold crown, gold jewellery and layered necklaces, a gold tissue skirt and a red-and-gold shawl, with a red flower garland arching above it. Two brass oil lamps with peacock-shaped tops burn in front, one lit, alongside a small brass lamp, silver bowls and scattered yellow flower petals. A small figure of a seated person in red stands at the left edge of the altar. No physical people are visible.2025-08-02A dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, wearing a yellow silk sari with gold zari border and a gold crown, with gold necklaces, bangles and earrings. Two lit brass oil lamps stand before it on a glossy black platform, with a silver kalasha and a silver tray scattered with red rose petals and blue flowers. Red and blue draped fabric and tasselled garlands hang on the wall. No people are visible.2025-07-25A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a black pedestal inside a temple room. The figure wears an ornate gold crown, gold earrings, layered gold necklaces and a yellow silk sari with gold brocade borders and a gold waist belt. Its hands hold objects and make mudras. Two oil lamps, a silver kalasha-style vessel and a tray of scattered red and white rose petals sit in front. Tall tassel decorations in red, green, blue and yellow hang on the wall on either side, with a red curtain at left. No people are visible.2025-12-07A dark stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess seated on a black pedestal, dressed in a magenta and gold silk sari with a gold zari border and wearing gold necklaces, earrings and a tall jeweled crown. Two brass oil lamps shaped like peacocks and birds stand in front, with lit wicks, along with small brass lamps, a metal bowl, and white and pink flowers on a black altar. Red and multicolored tassel hangings frame the sides against a gold wall. No people are visible, so this is an altar scene with a lamp offering.2024-10-21A temple shrine photo showing a black stone deity murti of Devi Maha Lakshmi, seated with four arms, wearing a tall gold and jewelled crown, gold necklaces, earrings, and a magenta and gold silk sari with woven borders. Two brass peacock-form oil lamps (vilakku) with lit wicks stand on a dark stone platform in front of the deity. Before the deity sit silver bowls holding offerings, rose petals and a small lit brass shrine lamp, plus a small figure of a seated sage in the lower left. A red velvet curtain hangs at the left edge against a gold wall.2024-08-31A dark stone murti of a four-armed goddess seated on a black pedestal in a temple shrine, wearing a magenta and gold silk sari, layered gold necklaces, earrings and a jeweled crown. Two tall brass standing lamps with peacock-shaped tops hold lit oil lamps in front of the murti, with smaller brass lamps behind them, small silver bowls, scattered white and pink flower petals, and a silver tray at the bottom edge. Red and gold tasselled hangings frame both sides of the shrine wall. No people are visible.2024-10-21A photograph of a dark stone murti of a four-armed goddess seated on a black pedestal inside a dais decorated for festival worship. She wears a pink and gold silk sari with a woven border, a gold crown with red stones, a layered white and gold necklace and gold earrings. Two brass lamps shaped like peacocks stand on either side of the black platform, and a brass plate with small oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel sits in front. Red velvet drapes hang on the left and colourful tassel garlands decorate the wall on both sides. No people are visible.2024-11-01Photo 99208372022-06-18 +1 copiesKAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/4/20222022-01-04A dark stone murti of a four-armed goddess seated on a black pedestal, dressed in a magenta silk sari with gold zari borders, a jewelled crown, a long white and gold necklace and a gold belt. Two lit brass oil lamps (vilakku) stand on a silver tray scattered with rose petals and white flower petals, beside a small brass figure and a kumkum bowl. Red and green garlands hang on the yellow wall behind her, next to a painted temple doorway with repeated figures. No people are visible.2025-12-06KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/17/20202020-10-17