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A photograph of three dark-stone or black-painted deity murtis standing on a dark pedestal in a corner shrine with a golden wall behind. The central murti holds a trident-like staff and wears a gold necklace and a maroon cloth; the murtis on either side wear crowns and maroon garments. All three are garlanded with white jasmine and pink flower strands, and pink petals lie scattered on the pedestal and floor. No people are visible.

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Photograph of three black stone or metal deity murtis on a dark pedestal before a gold-toned wall. The central murti holds a spear-like staff in one hand and raises the other hand, wearing a gold crown and necklace, with a white and pink flower garland and a rust-red silk skirt with gold border. Two smaller murtis flank it, each wearing a crown, pink and white flower garlands and rust-red silk drapes. The image is blurry, with a gilded frame edge at left.2025-11-07A photograph of three dark stone or metal murtis set on a low brick plinth in an indoor room with a pale wall and blue and maroon curtains. The central murti wears a golden crown, a red and blue cloth, and a long white garland with red flowers; it holds raised attributes. Flanking murtis on either side wear green and gold saris and white garlands, with yellow marigolds scattered at their feet. No people are visible.A photograph of three dark stone or metal murtis arranged on a low tiered platform in an indoor setting. The central deity murti has four arms, a crown with a star-shaped ornament, and is draped in a pink and green cloth, with a white and yellow flower garland. Flanking figures on either side wear flower garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow blossoms and blue saris with gold borders. Yellow and red marigold petals are scattered on the platform, and a green cloth covers a table in front holding offerings: a bundle wrapped in white cloth decorated with yellow flowers, plates of sweets and snacks. A green plant and a maroon curtain stand in the background.A shrine niche holds three dark-stone deity murtis adorned for a Navaratri pooja. The central standing figure wears a tall golden crown, a red dhoti-style garment with a green border, white and yellow flower garlands with red blooms, and holds raised arms with golden ornaments. Two female figures flank him: one on the left in a hot pink sari and the other on the right in a yellow-orange sari, both with golden crowns and garlands. A small oil lamp flame glows at the base, and the walls are painted blue-green with a red pillar at the left edge.Test PicturesTest PicturesPhotograph of a shrine niche with three black stone murtis garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands. The central four-armed figure wears a red and gold turban, white upper garment, blue dhoti and a gold waist cloth, standing beside a peacock-like carving. Figures on either side wear colourful striped skirts and gold necklaces. A small brass kalasha sits on the floor in front, and the niche is framed by green, pink and yellow painted decorative mouldings. No people are visible.2024-07-18A photograph of black stone murti of Navagraha deities in a temple shrine against a warm yellow-ochre wall. Three main figures stand on black plinths, each draped in garlands of white chrysanthemum-style flowers, red and maroon blossoms, and yellow marigolds. The left figure wears a blue cloth and a gold chain, the centre figure wears a red cloth, and the right figure is garlanded with white, yellow and maroon flowers plus a white cloth. Smaller black stone figures stand behind and to the side. No people are visible.2020-12-14Three black stone deity murtis stand in a niche against a turquoise wall. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, a white cloth on its head, a red tilak, a red-and-white beaded necklace and a white flower garland. Flanking figures wear saris: one yellow-green with red border, the other red with green border, each with flower garlands and gold necklaces. A red-painted doorway frame is visible at right. No living people are present.KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 3/27/20212021-03-27 +2 copiesA photograph of a dark-stone deity murti of Venkateshwara Perumal standing centrally in a gilded arched shrine against a deep magenta cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a white dhoti with a gold waistband, a gold necklace, a tall black crown with a white fan-shaped ornament, and a white cloth draped behind the shoulders, with multiple garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Two smaller dark-stone consorts flank him, one in a red and gold sari and one in a green and gold sari, both garlanded with yellow flowers and wearing tall crowns. Scattered purple and white flowers lie on the altar base.2024-08-15A black stone deity murti group stands on a dark stone pedestal in front of a gold-painted arch with a blue cloth backdrop. The central figure holds a trident and a spear-like staff, wears a purple and pink crown, a pink shawl, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Flanking figures wear green and red silk saris with gold borders, tall jewelled crowns, and beaded necklaces. A small dark animal figure sits at the base beside a folded pink cloth. White smoke or incense wisps rise behind the central figure. Cleaning supplies are visible at the right edge.