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A dark-stone deity murti seated on a dark tiled altar beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a gold necklace and a red and white silk garment with gold border, and holds up two hands with red flower garlands. Offerings are arranged before it: a pineapple, bananas, oranges, apples and green grapes, with brass oil lamps and a small brass bowl at the sides. No people are visible.

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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 2/7/20222022-02-07A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a yellow border stands with his back to the camera, holding a ceremonial item toward a black-faced deity murti. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari, a gold crown, a large gold necklace with red and white garlands, and raised hands. It sits in an ornate gold arched niche with a gold cloth backdrop above a dark tiled platform. Two white flower garlands hang on the murti's arms.2022-03-14KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/14/20222022-03-14KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/31/20212021-12-31KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/13/20222022-02-13A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black-faced deity murti seated on a green draped platform, dressed in a pink and gold silk sari with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a garland of white and yellow flowers over its shoulders. Gold hand-shaped ornaments flank the figure against a gold-carved arched frame with a red curtain behind. In front, a tiled step holds a silver-finished oil lamp on each side, and a wooden box filled with red rose petals and a few marigold flowers. No people are visible.2020-11-14KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/14/20222022-03-14 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands in an ornate gold-framed shrine niche, adorned with gold crown, gold arm ornaments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a pink and magenta flower garland and a pink and gold silk sari with a green base cloth. Strands of pale flower garlands frame the murti, and pink flower petals lie scattered at its feet. No people are visible.2022-01-09A dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop. The figure has four arms holding gold implements, wears a tall golden crown, a pink and gold silk sari-style drape, and layered pearl and red bead necklaces. Fresh red and white flower garlands and a long gold garland adorn the murti, and a purple velvet cloth covers the base. Small brass figurines and lamps sit on a decorated tray in front, with a red container at the right. No physical people are visible.2022-02-06A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche with a maroon curtain behind it. The murti wears a gold crown, a jewelled necklace, an orange and red brocaded silk drape, yellow and orange marigold garlands, and holds gold attributes in its raised hands. A bare human arm from the left edge points toward the murti's chest, while a small red offering sits at its base. No people are visibly seated or standing in the scene apart from the single arm.2020-12-07A dark-stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure has four arms adorned with gold armlets and bracelets, wears a tall gold crown, and is draped in a magenta silk garment with gold and blue borders. Layered jewelled necklaces and a long garland of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves hang across the chest, and the murti rests on a black stone pedestal. No people are visible in the scene.2021-02-01KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/2/20222022-01-02