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A close photo of a black stone deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a green and gold brocade blouse with a gold pendant on a dark cord. Her head wears a white jasmine crown with a sprig of tulsi-like herb and a red tilak on a white forehead band. Multicoloured garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white carnations hang across her body, a red hibiscus is pinned at the chest, and neem leaves rest at her side. Her raised hand bears a red dot, and the open-air setting has dry grass and hills behind her.

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A large black stone murti of a four-armed deity, adorned with a white flower crown, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, and garlands of yellow and multicoloured flowers across the chest. It wears a green and gold brocade skirt and blouse, holds a discus in one upper hand, and a bunch of neem leaves rests at its side. Behind it are trees, dry grass and a wooden fence under an overcast sky. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject of this outdoor photograph.2022-02-16 +1 copiesKAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA on 6/13/20222022-06-13 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands on a grey pedestal outdoors under a bright blue sky, with dry grass and trees behind it. The figure has multiple arms, carved hands holding objects, and a tall crown. It wears a draped green and turquoise silk sari with gold border and a belt, and is adorned with a white jasmine garland interspersed with red flowers and a red floral garland across the chest.2022-01-03A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity, shown outdoors against a cloudy sky and grassy hills. The figure wears a tall ornate crown and a green silk garment with gold brocade border, draped over the lower body. Several hands hold objects, including a disc-like weapon on the left, and bangles and jewelry adorn the arms. A red tilak marks the forehead, and red dots appear on several palms. No physical people are visible.2021-07-29Photo 99177022022-06-13 +1 copiesKAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA on 1/31/20222022-01-31A black stone deity murti seated outdoors under a blue sky with trees and grass behind it. The figure has multiple arms and a tall crown with carved patterns, a red bindi and vertical tilak marks on the forehead. It is draped in a pink, teal and gold striped silk sari and adorned with a long garland of white jasmine and red roses. The arms hold ritual objects and one palm faces outward with a red dot. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2022-07-11 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch with repoussé floral and scroll patterns against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a green and gold silk garment, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a large pendant, and round earrings. A tall crown-like headdress sits above a tilak mark. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and red roses drape the figure and cover the base, with white flowers at the feet and a sprig of green leaves held in one hand. A red cloth backdrop sits behind the murti. No people are visible.2025-03-01A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arch shrine at a temple, decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall crown topped with green leaves and a white flower, a white tilak with a red dot on the forehead, and a long garland of yellow chrysanthemums. Gold necklaces and a jewelled pendant adorn the chest, and a green and red silk garment is draped around the body. Four arms hold ritual objects, with a bull figure beside the base and red and yellow flowers scattered at the feet. Red fabric backs the shrine. No people are visible.Photo 82874572022-05-30 +1 copiesPhoto 82921332022-06-13 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a standing deity is shown in a temple shrine framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a tall crown with a white flower on top, a red-and-white forehead band, a red tilak, and large white-and-red earrings. Yellow flower garlands hang across the body, with red roses at the feet and hands. A pink and green silk garment drapes the figure, and a small animal figure stands at its side. The shrine has a maroon backdrop and a red-floored platform. No people are visible.2025-02-23