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A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands centrally in a shrine, adorned with a golden crown, large gold earrings, a nose ring and an elaborate jewelled necklace set with green and red stones. She wears a pink and green silk sari with gold zari border and holds a lotus stem in one hand. A garland of red, yellow and orange roses and a large circular floral arch in green, pink, yellow and white ribbon-like flowers frames her. Other decorated deity murtis with floral garlands stand to the left and right, and a blue silk-clad figure is visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible.

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A dark stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple setting, adorned with a tall gold and jewelled crown, gold necklaces and a gold waist belt. She wears a pink, green and gold striped silk sari and is draped in a large garland of white and yellow flowers over her chest and a long multicoloured garland of green, pink, yellow and white ruffled fabric with white flower rosettes that arches behind her. Blurred figures and other deity images with floral garlands appear in the background, along with a yellow wall.2024-12-10A black stone deity murti of Goddess Annapurna is dressed for Navratri in a red and blue silk sari with gold zari border, heavy jewelled necklaces, and a gold crown with a red stone set within a gold halo. Thick garlands of roses, marigolds and multicoloured ruffled fabric in yellow, pink, red, green and white frame the figure. In the right hand a small brass bowl holds white rice, with a wooden ladle resting in it, symbolising annadan. No people are visible in the foreground; other decorated murtis stand blurred in the background.2024-06-10A dark stone deity murti of the goddess Lakshmi, decorated for Lakshmi Alankar, seated centrally against a plain wall. She wears a tall jewelled silver crown, large silver-and-stone earrings, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a jewelled pendant. She is draped in a mustard-yellow silk sari with a green and gold zari border. Pink roses, yellow marigolds and red-green-white ribbon garlands hang around her and frame her sides. Two hands show raised palms with jewelled ornaments, and behind her are colourful garlands and embroidered cloth hangings in teal, red and blue. No people are visible.2024-09-10Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21Feb 8 2022 sripuram2022-02-08 +1 copiesJan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21A photograph of a black stone murti of a four-armed goddess, identified by its iconography as Lakshmi in alankar, seated and richly adorned. She wears an ornate silver-and-gemstone crown, layered diamond-like necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament, and an orange silk sari with a green and gold border. Garlands of yellow and pink roses and red-orange marigolds with green leaves hang around her and drape from the sides, with a pink flower garland across her chest. Her hands are decorated with silver and jewelled hand ornaments. Behind her are more marigold and rose garlands against a beige wall. No physical people are visible.2024-09-10A dark-stone deity murti stands on a purple cloth at a temple altar, wearing a green and gold silk garment, a gold waist belt, a gold crown, and a long necklace of red, pink and white flower garlands. Beside it stands a second dark-stone murti in a red and gold dhoti-style cloth with a gold-tipped staff, its hand raised in abhaya mudra. Peacock feathers appear behind, a blue backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the altar, and white flower petals lie at the base. No people are visible.2024-01-24Test PicturesA black stone deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, adorned for the Raja Rajeshwari Brahmotsavam at Sripuram. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and pearls, a gold and jewelled band across the forehead, and a red tilak. Heavy gold necklaces studded with rubies, emeralds and pearls cover the chest, and a bright pink silk garment is draped beneath. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves surround the figure, with a gold-framed shrine niche behind.2022-02-08A photograph of a black-faced deity murti of Meenakshi Devi seated before a gold brocade backdrop with red and green garland drapes at the sides. The murti wears a gold crown with red gems, large jeweled earrings with red and blue stones, layered gold necklaces set with green stones, and a green silk sari with gold border. Long black hair falls over one shoulder. A green parrot is perched on her raised arm, and she holds a silver staff. Red, pink and yellow roses and white flowers are draped across her chest. No physical people are visible.2020-10-25A dark-stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, decorated with red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold strands and green leaves. She wears a jewelled silver crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and an orange-gold silk sari with a pink and gold border. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand at the lower left and right, and a gold-framed arch and dark stone wall surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2022-02-08