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A black stone deity murti seated on a raised granite platform inside a shrine room with dark red polished granite walls. The seated figure wears a pink and gold-bordered silk sari, a silver crown, and a silver necklace, with multiple arms raised. A silver arch with carved lion-head motifs and hanging rudraksha-style beads frames the figure. In front, a small silver shrine and a red-and-gold draped object sit on the steps, with scattered petals on the floor. No people are visible.

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September 30 20062006-09-30A photograph of a black-stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within an ornate silver arch shrine against a dark blue backdrop. The murti wears a pink silk garment with purple and gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a tall silver crown and a red-white-yellow-green flower garland draped around the arch. Two brass lamp-bearing female figures stand on either side holding oil lamps on yellow-painted bases. In front, a small golden utsava image sits within a gold halo on a silver stand, surrounded by yellow and pink flowers and a brass kalasha-like vessel. No people are visible.2007 - Social Service Activities At Kailaasa SriPuram Sarvajnapeeta, Hyderabad2007-01-01A seated deity murti of a goddess under a silver arch with a carved makara-style crown above. The dark-faced figure wears a silver crown, a pink silk sari, layered gold and white floral necklaces, and bangles. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang on both sides. Two gold lamp-bearing attendant figures stand at the base, and a small golden shrine with a green cloth holds a second small image. In front, a silver plate holds a kalasha-like vessel, pink flowers and yellow marigolds, with a bell-shaped object beside it. The background is black.2007 - Social Service Activities At Kailaasa SriPuram Sarvajnapeeta, Hyderabad2007-01-01A photograph of a black deity murti of Lord Murugan standing within an ornate silver arch against a dark backdrop. The murti wears a tall white conical crown, a red silk dhoti with gold borders, and heavy garlands of white jasmine and pink flowers with green leaves, plus a sacred thread and multiple necklaces. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, one lit, and a small brass kalasha with a green leaf offering and a lamp sits on a stone pedestal in front. A small open book on a wooden stand rests to the left. No people are visible.A photograph of a black-stone deity murti standing in a shrine niche, framed by a silver arch carved with a lion-face motif and draped with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk sari with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident. Two brass lamp-bearer figures stand on the sides of the altar, with a small brass decorative element in front. Striped panels in blue, red and yellow hang on either side of the shrine. No people are visible.October 01 20062006-10-01A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and white and pink flowers. The figure wears a silver crown, layered white and gold necklaces, a red and gold draped garment and a large red gem at the chest. Yellow flower garlands drape the deity down to a granite base strewn with petals, where small brass lamps and offering vessels sit. Pink fabric is visible at the lower left edge of the frame, and the interior has dark maroon walls and a brass hanging lamp above. No people are visible.2006-10-01A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate gold arched frame against a dark polished floor. The figure wears a gold crown, a vertical white tilak on the forehead, and a large gold and jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant. Red and white flower garlands drape from the shoulders, and the gold hands are held in abhaya and varada-like poses. A deep magenta silk cloth covers the lap and flows down the sides. A circular dark halo with radiating lines sits behind the head. No people are visible.2010-09-26A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed arched shrine niche against a dark reddish-brown wall. The four-armed figure wears a teal and gold silk garment with a magenta sash, layered white and pink beaded garlands, and a tall silver crown. Small gold figures flank the base and a golden kalasha-like object sits at the bottom centre. Pale copyright overlay text and a small logo appear in the corners. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti seated in a silver arch framed shrine, with a jeweled crown, multiple arms holding ritual objects, and a yellow and red silk sari with gold border. Garlands of white flowers and jeweled necklaces adorn the figure. Two brass attendant figures stand at the base, one holding a yellow flower, and a small silver Ganesha image sits in front. Brass lamps and floral offerings are arranged on a pedestal. No people are present; the shrine is an empty temple sanctum with a dark red wall behind.