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A 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.

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A 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 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.2025-10-29A 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 dark-stone deity murti, identified as a Lakshmi form by its iconography, is seated in a gilded arched shrine against a magenta cloth with gold motifs. The murti wears a red and gold brocade sari, a jewelled crown with green stones and white jasmine, a large silver-and-stone necklace, and layered yellow and orange chrysanthemum garlands. Pink flowers rest in two of its raised hands, and a green leaf is visible in the lower foreground. No people are present.2024-10-27A 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 20242024-01-15KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/9/20222022-10-09 +1 copiesA shirtless priest in a white dhoti stands with his back to the camera, raising his arm toward a black stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari, a tall jeweled crown, a yellow flower garland and gold ornaments, with four arms holding pink flowers. In front on a black-tiled altar stands a brass tray of apples, bananas, grapes, a pineapple and other fruit, with brass and steel vessels with lids beside it. The priest appears to be performing a puja or naivedyam offering. The gold-painted wall and ornate carved frame complete the shrine scene.2024-10-27A dark stone deity murti seated on a stone pedestal beneath an ornate gold-leaf arch carved with floral and bird motifs. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, a red silk sari with green and gold border, and multicolored flower garlands. Its hands hold a trident-like emblem and a small shield-shaped object. Before it stands a yellow-draped altar with brass lamps, a plate of flowers and small brass vessels. A gold metal water urn and plastic water bottles stand at the sides, and red and orange banners hang behind.A 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.2022-02-07Photo 82892752022-05-08 +1 copies