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Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship. The face has a red kumkum mark on the forehead, a gold-painted crescent and band on the brow, and a gold nose ornament with a red stone. It is draped with thick garlands of pink flowers and white chrysanthemums, with a white flower on the crown and a red cloth beneath. Yellow lemons are arranged around the murti against a deep red backdrop. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a black stone deity murti, a Shiva lingam-style face with gold-painted eyebrows and a red tilak, adorned with a gold and pearl headpiece, gold necklaces with red and green stones, and a red-and-gold cloth. It wears a yellow flower and green leaves on its head, a garland of green limes encircling it, and pink and white flower garlands hanging around it. Orange cloth drapes below. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti face with yellow-painted brow band, red kumkum mark and dotted eye outlines, adorned with a gold nose ring with red stone and pearl drops. Pink flower garlands frame the face, with white chrysanthemum flowers and a red cloth with gold border below. No people are visible; the image shows only the murti and floral offerings.A close frontal photograph of a black stone deity murti with a carved face, adorned with gold and pearl jewellery, a gold nose ring, and red-stone-set pendants. A gold ornate necklace with figurines sits at the chest over a red cloth. The head is crowned with a yellow flower and green leaves, and red beaded malas hang at the sides. A garland of green limes and white flowers frames the murti against a deep red backdrop. No people are visible.A dark stone deity murti decorated for worship, with a pointed conical crown, gold-painted and red-marked forehead, and a large gold nose ring. It is draped in an orange cloth with a red and gold-bordered shawl, wears gold chains and a rose at the chest, and is framed by thick garlands of pink flowers with a yellow chrysanthemum atop the head. A trident-like weapon rests at the left side. Only the deity is visible; no physical people are present.A dark stone deity murti of a Hindu deity is dressed in an orange saree with a red and gold border, wearing gold jewellery, a gold crown with red beads and a green leaf crown. It is garlanded with strings of lime fruit, pink flower garlands and white jasmine strands, with a yellow rose at the centre. The murti sits on a red velvet-backed seat, with a flower at the right shoulder. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a brass-framed shrine niche with a deep maroon backdrop, decorated for worship. The figure wears an orange and red silk sari-style drape with gold border, a pink petal garland, white flower garlands and a chain of yellow lemons. A crescent-topped crown and a trident-like staff are visible, with green leaves and a brass kirtimukha-style arch above. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated deity murti during ritual adornment.A black stone deity murti of Shiva, dressed in a red and gold silk sari-style cloth with a teal blouse-like drape, adorned with a gold crown, gold chest ornaments, a multi-strand pearl and blue-stone necklace, and a gold nose ring. It is garlanded with a thick chain of green-yellow limes and pink flowers, and crowned with green leaves and a white flower. A maroon cloth backdrop and carved golden frame surround it. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated murti during puja, consistent with Shiv Puja offerings.2025-03-30A dark stone deity murti. The face has white and red tilak markings and a jewelled gold-and-pink ornamental headpiece with pearl drops. Gold pendant necklaces rest on the chest, and the body is wrapped in a magenta silk sari with gold zari borders. Red roses are tucked among the garlands against a deep maroon backdrop.2024-10-11A black stone deity murti of Shiva, shown in close frontal view, adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and pink and red roses. The face has a gold tilak-style vertical mark, a gold nose ring, and a gold and red jewelled crown or headpiece with gold ornaments. A gold chest necklace with red and green jewelled pendants hangs over a teal cloth, and a red and orange sash crosses the forehead. Gold ornate carved panels frame the figure against a deep red fabric backdrop. No people are visible.2025-02-28Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti, identified by its fanged white teeth, white-rimmed eyes, yellow forehead band and red tilak as a Kalabhairava-style form. Fresh pink flowers, green leaves and white blossoms are arranged across its head, and a strand of lime-green fruit lines the left edge. The murti wears a blue garment with silver embellished ornamentation and a red floral garland, set before a gilded and dark carved backdrop with a small sun-face motif at the top.2021-05-01A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold relief. She wears a jewelled crown, a large gold necklace set with red and green stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, red roses and green leaves, with strings of yellow and green beads, drape her shoulders and body. She wears a green blouse and a red and gold silk sari. Behind her a gold-embroidered cloth and a framed picture are visible. No people are present. +1 copiesA black stone deity murti with a tall crown and a red tilak on the forehead is decorated with a long garland of yellow lemons. Orange and red silk drapes cover the figure, with a gold-bordered red cloth below, and fresh neem leaves with small white blossoms are arranged across the chest. Pink and magenta flower garlands hang at the sides, and white and yellow petals lie scattered on the red floor. The deity stands before a gilded arch and maroon backdrop. No people are visible.