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A dark-stone deity murti. A green parrot perches on the raised gold arm, and an ornate gold arch frames the figure against a red curtain.

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Close view of a black stone murti of a deity with a tall black crown adorned with gold ornaments and a garland of pink, yellow and red flowers. The figure wears a royal blue silk garment with gold motifs and a dense layered jewelled necklace set with red, green and white stones. A gold ceremonial staff rises in the left hand, and a small green and yellow parrot perches on its top. Gold earrings, a bindi and a white-rimmed painted eye are visible, with a gold arch and red drapery behind. No physical people are present.2020-03-26KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/17/20202020-10-17Close-up of a dark-faced deity murti with a black crown decorated with a jewelled band, a flower garland of pink, yellow and red carnations, and a red tilak on the forehead. Elaborate gold and gem-encrusted ornaments cover the chest over a blue garment, and a gold arm with ornate carving appears at left. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2020-03-13KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/17/20202020-10-17A black stone deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi, decorated for Navaratri alankaram, stands centrally against a deep red curtain framed by ornate gold carved panels. The goddess wears a black crown with white and red flowers and gold ornaments, a blue garment with a dense jewelled necklace in green, red and white stones, and garlands of pink and yellow flowers. She holds golden ceremonial implements in her raised hands, and a small green and yellow parrot perches on the left arm, a traditional Meenakshi attribute. No people are visible.2020-10-17KAILASA OHIO, USA on 10/25/20202020-10-25May 27 20202020-05-27A black stone deity murti is dressed in a rich silver-and-white jewelled necklace with white beads and a gold crown studded with red and green stones. Pink and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms. Its upraised golden hand is held near a small grey-and-pink parrot perched on the golden arm. Behind it hangs a red drape with a green silk sash and gold arch ornamentation, and gold leaf hangings decorate the sides. A decorated golden ceremonial staff is at the left edge.2019-07-15 +1 copiesMarch 26 20202020-03-26March 26 20202020-03-26A photograph of a black-faced deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche with a maroon velvet backdrop. The figure wears a gold crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a green and gold dhoti, and holds a gold kalasha-like object in one hand. Red and white flower garlands drape the figure and the niche, and a small parrot perches on the upper left of the shrine. Ornately carved gold elephant and lion reliefs frame the arch. No people are visible.2022-03-15A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by carved golden lions and foliage. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a silver-and-gold necklace, pink and white flower garlands, and a blue-and-gold patterned dhoti. A gold hand is raised at the left and a gold staff or weapon rests at the right. A small bird perches on a golden finial above the left shoulder, and a deep red curtain hangs behind the figure with a green bolster beneath the arms. A red flower lies at the feet. No physical people are visible.2019-07-15 +1 copies