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A dark stone murti of a deity seated on an ornate golden throne with an arched gilded backdrop and pink silk drapes. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy gold and red necklaces, a blue and silver-bordered sari, and garlands of white flowers and red roses. Raised hands hold ceremonial objects, and a dark tassel hangs from the lower arm. The setting suggests a temple shrine. The image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.

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KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/17/20212021-12-17A dark stone deity murti of Devi, seated in a gilded arched shrine niche, is dressed for Navaratri. She wears a tall ornate crown, heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold silk sari with a brocade border, garlanded with white jasmine strands and red flowers. Teal silk drapes frame the shrine on both sides, and two hands rise behind the figure holding ritual objects. No people are visible.2020-10-17A photograph of a dark-skinned deity murti of Mahalakshmi seated in a golden ornate arch against a beige cloth backdrop beside a brick wall. The murti has four arms, holding a lotus-like stem and a raised palm marked with a gold cross-shaped motif; the figure wears a blue and gold embellished blouse, a large gold and jewelled multi-strand necklace, elaborate jewelled crown, blue and gold earrings, a red flower at the chest, and a pink silk skirt scattered with white and red flower petals. No physical people are visible.2021-12-17A close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Mahalakshmi in a gilded shrine niche. The figure wears an ornate gold and diamond-style crown, large earrings, a nose ring, and layered gold and silver necklaces with a pendant. Its sari is magenta with purple and gold woven borders. Fresh white flower garlands drape the shoulders and arms, and gold coin-like garland strands hang across the chest. Several hands are visible, one raised in abhaya gesture. No human figures are visible.2022-03-19A dark stone deity murti of Devi Mahalakshmi seated on a golden-framed throne-like niche against a blue silk backdrop. The murti wears a red silk sari with gold zari border, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold blouse, and a kiritam-style crown with floral adornment. Four arms hold ceremonial objects, and the figure is decorated with white jasmine garlands, green and red floral strands, and a hanging black tassel. Red petals are scattered on the red cloth at the base. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated shrine murti as part of temple worship.2021-11-20KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 5/21/20222022-05-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of two dark stone deity murtis dressed and decorated for worship in an ornate golden arched niche. The figure on the left is seated, wearing a blue and silver draped skirt, a red and gold tiered necklace, a green and gold jewelled belt, flower garlands and a crown, one hand raised. The figure on the right stands wearing an orange and gold dhoti, a white and gold crown, layered necklaces and white and orange flower garlands. Pink and gold silk drapes frame the shrine and blue cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2022-01-15A black stone deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a red and gold silk sari with blue border and a silver crown, is adorned with layered silver and gold jewellery and a large ornate necklace. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses, green leaves and yellow marigolds frame the arch behind her, with yellow and pink flowers at the base and a golden kalasha-like finial in front. No physical people are visible in the scene.2022-01-07KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 10/17/20202020-10-17Photo 82841822022-05-07 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/27/20222022-02-27Photo 99222492022-06-25 +1 copies