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A dark stone deity murti, apparently a Shiva or Shiva-linked form, is dressed and decorated for worship in a temple shrine. The murti wears a teal blue garment with a red-gold brocade shawl, a gold waist belt, gold necklaces and a gold-and-jewelled pendant. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, pink flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with orange marigolds at the top and green leaves framing the head. A maroon silk backdrop and ornate gold-framed arch surround the shrine, and a plate of limes sits at the lower right. No people are visible.

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A black stone deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with garlands of white jasmine, pink flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with orange roses at the crown and shoulder. It wears a teal and rust-coloured silk garment, gold coin-style jewellery, gold necklaces and a gold waist belt. A white tilak and red mark decorate its forehead. Behind it stands a maroon drape and ornate gold carved panel, and a silver tray of green limes sits at the right beside a plate of bangles and offerings. No physical people are visible.2024-08-10A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine, dressed in a teal silk sari with gold zari border and a red-gold lower garment. It wears yellow marigold garlands and a pink flower garland, a gold coin necklace at the waist and a gold crown with a red tilak on the forehead. Green leaves frame the head and a red backdrop hangs behind, with brass shrine work at the left edge.2024-07-10A dark stone deity murti seated against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, dressed in an orange sari with red border and draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine. Gold necklaces and a gold pendant adorn the figure, a flower is set atop the head, and green leaves frame the shoulders. Fresh flower garlands and a decorated gold-framed niche indicate a temple shrine setting with no people visible.2024-10-09A black stone Shiva murti is decorated for worship, draped in a teal-blue and magenta silk cloth with gold zari borders. Yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands with red roses hang across its chest, and fresh green leaves and a pink flower sit atop its head. A tripundra and red mark are on the forehead, with gold and gemstone jewellery at the neck. A trident is visible at the left. Behind it hang a maroon cloth and an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.2024-05-10A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate brass arch carving. The figure wears a tall crown, gold necklaces and a pendant, and is draped in a yellow and gold-bordered silk garment. Garlands of pink, orange and yellow flowers and green leaves encircle the murti. Its raised hands hold a trident-like weapon and a small object. A maroon cloth backdrop sits behind the figure, and the scene is a temple worship setting with no visible people.2025-02-16A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped in deep maroon fabric, framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork. The figure wears a blue silk sari with gold zari borders and a magenta-pink shawl patterned with peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang across the body, with more flowers and green leaves tucked into the crown and arms. A gold jewelled necklace and a vibhuti mark on the forehead adorn the figure. A small oil lamp burns at the lower left, with scattered yellow flowers nearby. No people are visible.2024-05-10A photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed in a blue silk sari with pink and gold borders, draped with pink flower garlands and a large orange and yellow flower crown, with a gold necklace and a small red bindi. Yellow marigold garlands hang across the top and around the arms, set against a deep magenta cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible.2024-10-17A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with long garlands of yellow marigold flowers and red roses. The figure wears a blue and magenta silk sari-like drape with gold zari borders, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and a crown decorated with green leaves and a yellow flower. A tilak and nose ornament are visible on the face, and a trident-like weapon is held in one raised hand. A deep maroon cloth forms the backdrop with an ornate gold frame behind. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti of a form with a trident in one hand, dressed in a blue and pink silk sari with gold zari border and draped in thick yellow marigold garlands with red rose accents. The murti wears gold jewellery including layered necklaces, a nose ring and a crown with green leaves and a yellow flower, and has white and vertical tilak markings on its forehead. Maroon fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated deity.A black stone deity murti dressed in a blue and magenta silk sari with gold zari border, decorated with layered pink and magenta flower garlands, an orange marigold crown with a yellow flower, yellow roses at the shoulders, a gold coin belt, a multi-stone gold necklace and a red and gold nose ornament. The murti has a white vertical forehead mark and multiple arms, shown in a temple shrine setting with a maroon backdrop and a carved gold frame edge at the left.2024-10-17A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche against a maroon backdrop. It is draped in an orange and red silk sari with gold zari border and a red embroidered shawl, adorned with a pink flower garland, yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands, a gold necklace, and a gold waist belt. A crown of green leaves and flowers tops its head, and white flowers are scattered on the floor and pedestal. No people are visible.2025-12-06Photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, shown frontally in a shrine niche. The murti wears a blue sari-like cloth edged with gold and orange stripes, a white jasmine garland, a long yellow marigold garland, and red rose garlands. A golden crown-like headpiece topped with green leaves and a red flower sits on its head, with a gold ornamental necklace and a red bindi-like mark on the forehead. A red draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the shrine, and a flower petal lies at the murti's side. No physical people are visible.2024-09-26