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A black stone murti of a multi-armed goddess stands in a gold-framed shrine niche against a red draped backdrop. She wears a tall gold and jewelled crown, a heavily beaded gold necklace, and a red and gold saree, and she is mounted on a black lion-like vahana beneath her feet. Fragrant smoke rises from a fire in the foreground, and white and yellow flower garlands lie at the base of the shrine. No people are visible.

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A large dark stone or metal deity murti stands against a red draped backdrop, adorned with an elaborate gold crown with fan-like spiked plates, gold jewelled chest ornaments, gold armlets and bangles on multiple arms, and a gold-bordered draped garment. In the foreground a bright fire blazes. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted deity image.2021-03-02November 29 20202020-11-29December 24 20182018-12-24November 23 20182018-11-23A black stone deity murti of Shiva is shown frontally in a shrine, adorned with gold and jewelled armour, a tall gold crown, and a large gold-embossed arch and mandap backdrop. The murti has four gold-plated arms raised in mudra, a gold ornate necklace of red, blue and green gemstones, and a pearl-and-stone garland, with a red-and-gold brocade cloth behind. The image is a deity murti only, with no physical people visible. Ornamental yellow and black tilak and nose ring are visible on the face. The scene reflects Navaratri Day 1 Chandi Homa Purvanga Puja worship at the Devalayam.2021-10-07A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a dark background. The figure wears a tall gold crown, large silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and is draped in a deep red cloth with green border. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red, yellow and white flowers adorn the murti, and a green sugarcane stalk stands to the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind. Flowers are arranged on the base at lower left. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche with gold relief carving and a golden brocade backdrop. The four-armed form wears a red draped cloth edged with gold and a gold necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Water flows over the image during abhishekam, and a small gilded kalasha-like stepped vessel stands at the lower left. Partial orange-robed figure visible at the far left edge. Caption in the lower area names the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021 Day 2, Sri Rajarajeshwari Snapana Abhishekam and Kalasha Yatra.2021-10-08A large black stone deity murti stands at the centre of the frame, framed by a dark carved arch with a halo-like ring. The murti wears an ornate gold-and-red crown, a green and gold silk garment with a dark maroon shawl, a layered necklace of white and dark beads, a silver-and-jewelled chest pendant, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas. Multiple carved arms extend from the sides of the arch. A red-walled building and a yellow flag appear at the edges, with a dark railing on the right. No people are visible.2013-11-17A black stone deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, seated before a backdrop of red and white flower garlands. She wears a tall silver crown studded with stones, a red bindi and vertical tilak on her forehead, a nose ring, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with a red and green embroidered silk garment. Her hands hold ritual emblems, and long dark hair falls at her sides. Two gold bangles adorn her arms, and a silver-framed shrine surrounds the image. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a shrine image.A large black stone statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands before a red-painted building, framed by a dark circular halo carved with patterns. The figure wears a red and gold-bordered silk garment, layered rudraksha malas, a silver necklace with a gold pendant and a bell-hung chain at the waist. It holds a trident and other implements in several hands, while one hand holds a small offering bowl. Two small brass oil lamps stand on yellow pedestals at the base, and a small brass lamp sits near the bottom edge, with a green metal gate and trees behind.2013-12-04December 28 20182018-12-28November 29 20202020-11-29