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A dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, multi-armed form stands against a bright orange-red silk backdrop inside a silver-framed niche. The murti wears a red-brown turban with a small jewelled ornament on the forehead, a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-brown shawl. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers and small purple blossoms tucked among them. Gold abhaya and raised hands display ornate detailing.

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April 21 20152015-04-21July 25 20132013-07-25A dark stone deity murti seated on a gold-and-silver throne in front of a red draped backdrop. The murti wears a maroon turban with a red flower and green leaf, a brown and gold silk garment, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Four gold arms hold ceremonial objects, and garlands of white jasmine and deep red flowers hang from the shoulders, with pink hibiscus blossoms and yellow marigolds decorating the figure. Gold-and-silver ornamental work frames the scene.2015-04-21A dark stone deity murti seated with four golden arms, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flowers, a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a brown rudraksha-style bead mala, and a gold-brown silk garment. The figure sits before a red fabric backdrop framed by ornate silver and gold metalwork. Watermarked archive photograph of a temple deity darshan.2015-04-21January 02 20132013-01-02April 21 20152015-04-21A black-faced deity murti. Its raised golden hands hold a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the figure, set against a dense backdrop of magenta flower strands and an ornate silver frame.2010-08-19Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a maroon-brown turban and a tilak on the forehead. The murti has gold arm ornaments and is hung with a sparkling silver-white crystal necklace over a teal garment. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers held in the hands. Behind it stands a shimmering gold cloth canopy framed by ornate silver-toned metalwork.2017-01-08October 13 20132013-10-13A close-up of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, its face framed by ornate gold crown-like headgear and a gold collar. A reddish-brown turban wrapped with a gold band and a jewelled ornament sits on the head, with pink and red flowers tucked into it. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands drape the shoulders, with a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest. Behind it hangs a bright orange satin drape, and gold ceremonial objects appear at the sides. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-07-25September 07 20142014-09-07A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity, adorned for worship. The figure wears an orange and gold turban with a white and red tilak on the forehead, multiple gold and silver necklaces, a large beaded gold chain, and a magenta and gold brocade garment. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds drape over both shoulders. The upper hands hold a ceremonial drum-like implement and a flame-shaped object, while a lower hand is raised in blessing. A turquoise drape forms the background.2016-06-15