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A dark-complexioned deity murti of Mahalakshmi seated within an ornate gilded arch in a white-walled shrine. The murti wears a golden crown, a red and green silk sari with gold border, and a purple shawl draped over the arms. Multiple garlands of white, pink, red and yellow-orange flowers hang from the shoulders and chest, with a jewelled necklace and gold bangles on the arms. The image is a statue with no visible people.

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November 09 20092009-11-09November 09 20092009-11-09A 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.October 18 20092009-10-18 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine against a dark backdrop, adorned with a tall golden crown, silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and layered garlands of white flowers, red, yellow and green beads. The figure wears a red and green silk garment with gold border. A tall green sugarcane stalk leans beside the shrine. In the foreground a red and blue cloth drapes a platform with flowers, and to the left stands a brass oil lamp (deepam) and a brass lamp stand. No people are visible.Photograph of a dark-faced deity murti seated in a gilded arched frame against black drapery, with a red curtain at left. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a crescent, a red silk garment with green border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden staff-like weapon and a raised golden implement. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape its shoulders and sides. In the foreground stands a small golden arch and a copper kalasha-shaped vessel.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch in a dark shrine. The deity has a golden crown, a dark face with a nose ornament, and holds golden implements in raised hands. It wears layered white and crystal-studded necklaces, a red silk garment with a green underlay, and is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands. A golden arch frames the murti, and a smaller decorated image with flower garlands and a green cloth sits in front. An orange cloth and a white towel lie at the lower left. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship in front of a gilded arched frame against a dark backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces, and a red silk garment with green border. Its raised hands hold a gold conch and a gold staff or mace, and it is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands draped down both sides. A silver and gold ornamental arch frames the base, with a small silver lamp or stand in the foreground. No people are visible.2009-10-17October 18 20092009-10-18 +1 copiesA golden deity murti stands in a silver-framed niche, adorned with heavy gold jewellery set with stones, a gold crown, and long garlands of red, white and magenta flowers. It holds a golden staff and a golden lotus-like object, and the figure is draped in red cloth. Ornate gold and silver metalwork surrounds the shrine, and a red curtain sits at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17A gilded deity murti seated in a golden arched shrine at the Nithyananda Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. The murti has a dark stone face with a red tilak, an ornate golden crown, and four arms holding golden implements, including a trident-like staff. It wears a jewelled necklace of multicoloured stones and a red and green silk drape, and is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, green, white and purple flowers. Ornate gold carved panels frame the scene, marking a Navaratri abhishekam and kalasha yatra. No people are visible.2021-10-13A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti, a standing or seated Vishnu-form figure with a tall gold crown bearing a crescent moon and a tilak on the forehead. The murti wears heavy diamond-studded necklaces, a silver-and-jewel waist belt, and a red silk dhoti. Red and purple marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and the hands hold a gold conch and a gold mace. A gold lion face sits at the base. The background is black draped cloth with a gilt frame at the edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17