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A black stone murti of a standing deity stands in a shrine niche before a gold-leafed wall and a silver-toned arch with floral carving. The figure wears a tall crown with a white and red band, gold earrings and a gold necklace, and is draped in a teal dhoti with a yellow border and a rust-red patterned cloth. A thick garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red flowers hangs from the neck to the knees, and a sprig of green leaves is tucked at the left side. Rose petals and marigold petals lie on the red floor below the black pedestal.

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A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a large flower garland of pink petals, yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, a gold necklace, drop earrings, a red rose in the headdress, and a red and green draped cloth around the waist. A small blue cylindrical object hangs at the waist with flower offerings. Red flowers and petals lie on the dais below.2024-09-14A black stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a yellow marigold garland, a gold chain with a pendant, an orange waist sash and a blue and purple dhoti, with a tall crown bearing white and red markings and a red tilak on the forehead. One hand holds a green leaf sprig and a small animal figure stands at the base beside the murti. A magenta cloth backs the niche and red flowers lie at the feet on a dark stone pedestal. No people are visible.2024-09-18A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche inside a temple. The four-armed figure wears a white dhoti, a rust-red and gold bordered cloth draped over the shoulders, a gold necklace, and a red gemstone crown with a white band across the forehead. A thick garland of yellow flowers with red rose accents hangs across the chest. Behind the figure a carved animal form is visible, and gold-coloured walls frame the shrine. No people are visible.2024-10-28A black stone deity murti stands in a silver-framed arched niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears an orange dhoti with a gold-bordered sash, a gold necklace, and a tall crown-like headdress with a red centre ornament. A long garland of yellow flowers hangs from the neck, with red roses tucked among the arms and at the feet. A small rudraksha mala or similar offering rests on the figure, and white flowers lie at the feet on a black pedestal, with orange and yellow blossoms scattered on the steps. A silver ritual implement stands to the left. No people are visible.2025-11-21A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a yellow wall. The figure wears a tall crown marked with a horizontal tripundra, a red bindi, a gold chain with a pendant, and a saffron-orange dhoti with green and gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers hang around the figure, and fresh flowers lie at its base on a dark pedestal. No people are visible.2024-05-10A photograph of a black stone murti of a standing four-armed deity in a temple shrine, adorned with a long garland of yellow marigolds, a gold necklace with a pendant, a red-and-gold crown, and an orange silk cloth with green borders draped at the waist. A green-and-orange shawl hangs over one side. The figure stands before a gilded arched frame with a maroon backdrop, with a bull-like animal carved at its feet. The setting appears to be a temple shrine during worship. No people are visible.2024-03-10A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche against a maroon backdrop, decorated for worship. It wears a pink rose-petal garland, a gold necklace, drop earrings, a flower-decked crown, and an orange-brown dhoti with a green and gold-bordered cloth draped over one side. Yellow and white flowers and a red rose are placed on the figure and at its feet, and a silver trident leans at the left edge beside brass ritual items. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a shrine image during daily worship.2024-09-13A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch. The figure wears a garland of yellow marigolds draped over the shoulders and a white jasmine garland across the chest, a copper-toned necklace, and a blue and purple patterned dhoti with an orange sash. A white flower decorates the crown and a red-and-white tilak marks the forehead. A small bull figure stands beside the legs, and marigold blossoms and red flowers rest on the pedestal. The background wall is gold-painted.2024-09-21A black stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver-toned arch against a maroon cloth backdrop and gold-painted walls. The figure wears a tall orange and maroon headdress with a silver band, a bindi and tilak on the forehead, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses draped to the feet. A layered silver and pearl necklace and a jewelled chest ornament adorn the chest, and an orange and magenta striped silk cloth hangs over the left shoulder. Red and pink petals lie at the feet on a dark pedestal. The image is a photograph of a temple statue with no people present.2025-02-28A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arch shrine at a temple, decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall crown topped with green leaves and a white flower, a white tilak with a red dot on the forehead, and a long garland of yellow chrysanthemums. Gold necklaces and a jewelled pendant adorn the chest, and a green and red silk garment is draped around the body. Four arms hold ritual objects, with a bull figure beside the base and red and yellow flowers scattered at the feet. Red fabric backs the shrine. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate gilded metal arch, set against a maroon backdrop and gold-painted walls. The murti wears a green and gold-bordered dhoti, a rust-red and gold-patterned cloth, a gold necklace, and a white tripundra with a saffron mark on the forehead. Pink and yellow marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with red roses at the waist, white flowers in its hands, and yellow flowers placed at its feet. No people are visible.2024-10-09A black stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with floral carvings. The four-armed figure wears a tall crown with a red and white band, a red tilak on the forehead, a gold necklace and a jewelled waist belt. A large garland of yellow and red flowers hangs from the shoulders, and an orange and green striped cloth drapes the lower body. A carved animal figure. Marigold and rose petals are scattered on the red-tiled floor in front of the platform.2024-09-30