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A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Lakshmi seated on a dark pedestal before a purple velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold repoussé arches. The murti wears a gold crown with a halo-like arch, heavy layered gold and diamond-style necklaces, earrings, armlets, and a red and green silk sari with gold zari border dressed in the alankaram style. Four arms hold lotus-like and ceremonial items. In front, a silver tray holds oranges, a pineapple, pomegranate, bananas and grapes, flanked by brass and silver vessels with lids, consistent with offerings for abhishekam and puja.

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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess seated in an ornate gilded niche with a purple backdrop. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari with green borders, layered diamond-like necklaces, earrings, bangles, a jewelled crown and a halo. Its hands hold lotus-like items and it shows abhaya mudra. In front, on a silver tray, sit a pineapple, oranges, grapes, a pomegranate and bananas, with brass and steel bowls of offerings nearby, consistent with a Lakshmi abhishekam and alankaram setting. No people are visible.2025-10-29A black stone deity murti of Lakshmi sits on a raised dais within an ornate gilded arch backed by a magenta silk cloth with gold motifs. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari with a gold border, a jewelled crown with green stones, a yellow and white flower garland, and pink flowers in two hands. In front stands a brass tray of offerings: apples, green grapes, mandarins, bananas and a pineapple, set on a dark stone platform. No people are visible.2024-10-27A black stone murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne against a magenta patterned backdrop, adorned with a tall crown, yellow and white flower garlands, a red and gold silk sari, and a silver belt. Multiple arms hold lotus blossoms. In front, offerings sit on a dark stone platform: a brass bowl of apples, green grapes, oranges, bananas and a pineapple, a brass dish with white sweets, a bowl of dal-like preparation, a steel bowl of halwa, and a brass dish of coarse salt. Small oil lamps stand at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-10-27A dark stone deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi is seated on a pedestal in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate silver-toned arch and a deep purple backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown set with red stones, a red and white flower garland, and a rich gold and pink silk sari. Offerings in front include a pineapple, oranges, apples, a mango and other fruit on a brass tray, with brass oil lamps flanking the altar and red flower garlands draped on the pillars. No people are visible.2025-08-08A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate gold-toned arch niche against a tan block wall, wearing a white and red silk sari with gold border, a gold crown, pearl necklaces, a large silver-and-white floral collar, and red flower garlands on its arms. In front, a tray holds a pineapple, green grapes, bananas and apples, while a brass oil lamp burns on the right and a hand holding an incense stick or taper appears at left, presumably performing an offering. The scene is a shrine setup for puja.2022-02-07January 15 20242024-01-15A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a gilded shrine niche, wearing a golden crown, silver necklaces and jewelled ornaments, a cream and red silk saree with gold border, red flower garlands and yellow blossoms. A hand holds a lit oil lamp in front of a pineapple, with bananas and green grapes on a brass plate for offering. Brass lamps are lit to the left, and a small wooden incense box sits at the lower right. No people are visible apart from the single hand.2022-02-07A black stone murti of a four-armed goddess seated in a gold-framed shrine niche, wearing a gold crown, silver jewellery, a long beaded necklace, and a cream and red silk sari with gold border. Red flower garlands adorn her hands and hair. In front of her, a hand holds a brass oil lamp with a flame over a tray of fruit including green grapes, bananas, apples and an orange. A small wooden incense box sits to the right, and candle lamps glow at the base. A devotee's hand performs aarti, with no other people visible.2022-02-07A dark-faced deity murti in a golden arched shrine niche with a maroon velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a green silk sari-style garment with orange-and-gold borders, layered diamond-style necklaces and a gold coin chain. Four gold-clad arms are raised, and a long black braid with gold-tipped ornaments hangs over one shoulder. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2019-09-01KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/4/20222022-01-04A black stone deity murti of Lakshmi seated in a gilded arched shrine niche, adorned with a gold crown, lotus-motif necklaces, purple flower garlands and a blue silk sari with a green and gold border. Brass oil lamps burn on a stand in front, flanked by brass bowls of rice and grains, a tray of pomegranates and mangoes, and a bowl of red powder. No people are visible.2022-04-17 +1 copiesKAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/4/20222022-01-04