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A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing on a black pedestal inside a temple shrine. The murti wears a pink and magenta sari, a heavy jewelled gold necklace and large ornate jewelled pendant, and bangles on its arms. White and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders. The pedestal has an orange cloth band, and white flower petals are scattered on the glass platform in front. Behind the murti is an ornate gilded arch with carved floral and foliate motifs, and gold curtains hang to the left. A red exit sign is visible at the top left. No people are visible.

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A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche inside a temple room. The figure wears a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink and red silk sari draped over the body. White and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders to the base. Its raised hand holds a staff-like object. Marigold-coloured and white flower petals lie scattered on the black pedestal, and a smaller figure in orange and purple attire stands at the right edge. A gold-curtained doorway and a red EXIT sign are on the left wall. No people are visible.2024-08-25KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/20/20212021-03-20 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a gilded arched shrine niche lined with white drapery and hanging brass bells. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy multi-stone necklace, and a green and red silk sari with gold border. Garlands of white flowers and green leaves hang from her shoulders, and red floral pieces adorn her arms. Multiple arms are visible. In front on a purple cloth sits a red and gold decorated ceremonial headpiece or kalasha-style offering. The setting suggests an alankara seva decoration at a temple.2022-12-23KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/19/20222022-03-19A large black stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a gilded arched niche with a red backdrop. She wears a red and teal silk sari with gold zari borders, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a silver crown with a radiant halo, and a neck garland of red and white flowers. Her raised right hand holds a small object, and a red flower garland drapes her arm. Red flowers and white petals lie at the base of the pedestal. A smaller figure in a red sari with a garland stands at the lower right corner. No living people are visible.2025-02-11December 23 2022 sripuram2022-12-23KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/31/20212021-01-31A large black stone deity murti stands in a gilded, ornately carved arched niche against a gold drape. The figure wears a red and gold brocade sari draped over the body, layered with heavy silver-toned stone-set necklaces, a jewelled belt and paisley-shaped pendants, with pink and purple flowers pinned to the chest and hip. A tall gold crown adorns the head, and the figure holds a raised ritual object in one hand. Incense smoke rises from a wooden box at the base, and scattered flower petals lie on the pedestal. A red exit sign is visible at upper left.2022-01-23A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate golden arched niche backed by a deep magenta cloth. The murti wears a pink and gold silk garment, a gold crown-like headdress, layered gold necklaces with red and green stones, and a gold coin belt. It is adorned with a thick garland of pink and white flowers, purple flowers, and green leaves, with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead. No physical people are visible.2024-09-20December 11 2022 sripuram2022-12-11KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/27/20202020-12-27A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch niche against a tiled wall. The figure has four arms and wears a silver crown, a magenta and gold silk sari-style garment, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red, yellow and white flower garland. Pink and white flower strands hang from the arch. A dark tiled altar platform with a small brass lamp stand sits in front. No people are visible.2024-02-23