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A 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.

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A 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 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.Photograph 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 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 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 black stone deity murti stands in a shrine, dressed in a teal silk sari with gold zari border and a red-gold lower garment. It wears yellow marigold garlands and a pink flower garland, a gold coin necklace at the waist and a gold crown with a red tilak on the forehead. Green leaves frame the head and a red backdrop hangs behind, with brass shrine work at the left edge.2024-07-10A 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 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 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 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 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.