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A dark stone deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi is seated in a niche framed by an ornate gold arch against a deep red wall, dressed in a pink and gold silk sari. She wears layered gold necklaces, a jeweled crown, and a long garland of pink roses and white buds that drapes across her shoulders and lap. Light grey-and-black tiles form the floor of the shrine, with scattered petals at the base.

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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/13/20222022-02-13A black stone deity murti stands in an ornate gold-framed shrine niche, adorned with gold crown, gold arm ornaments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a pink and magenta flower garland and a pink and gold silk sari with a green base cloth. Strands of pale flower garlands frame the murti, and pink flower petals lie scattered at its feet. No people are visible.2022-01-09KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 3/14/20222022-03-14KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/31/20212021-12-31A dark-stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche, dressed in a pink and blue silk sari with gold-thread border. The figure wears silver and jewelled ornaments, a tall crown, and a large layered necklace, with pink flower garlands on its raised arms and hands. The setting is a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch behind it.2021-12-04A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche against a deep pink patterned backdrop. The figure wears a silver crown and has multiple arms, with a garland of white flowers and a multicolour bead-and-flower necklace draped across the chest. Pink flowers adorn the arms and the base, and the murti is dressed in a pink and cream silk garment with gold trim. No people are visible; the image shows only the sanctum deity, with an ornate gold frame around the niche.2024-09-17A dark-stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure has four arms adorned with gold armlets and bracelets, wears a tall gold crown, and is draped in a magenta silk garment with gold and blue borders. Layered jewelled necklaces and a long garland of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves hang across the chest, and the murti rests on a black stone pedestal. No people are visible in the scene.2021-02-01A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a black-faced deity murti seated on a green draped platform, dressed in a pink and gold silk sari with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and a garland of white and yellow flowers over its shoulders. Gold hand-shaped ornaments flank the figure against a gold-carved arched frame with a red curtain behind. In front, a tiled step holds a silver-finished oil lamp on each side, and a wooden box filled with red rose petals and a few marigold flowers. No people are visible.2020-11-14A dark-complexioned deity murti is seated on a raised pedestal in an ornate gilded arch with a red and gold patterned backdrop. The murti wears a lavender and gold saree, a white-and-gold garland, and a crown with a lamp-like finial. Lit oil lamps sit on the pedestal in front of the figure. No people are visible in the scene.2024-09-17A dark-stone deity murti seated on a dark tiled altar beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a gold necklace and a red and white silk garment with gold border, and holds up two hands with red flower garlands. Offerings are arranged before it: a pineapple, bananas, oranges, apples and green grapes, with brass oil lamps and a small brass bowl at the sides. No people are visible.2022-02-07A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark blue pedestal inside an ornate gilded shrine arch with a deep red curtain behind it. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari, a gold crown, a large jeweled necklace, and a belt, with multiple gold arms raised. It is garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands. No people are visible in the image.2020-12-07KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/4/20212021-12-04