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A dark-faced deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche lined with red-orange drapery, outdoors beneath trees. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and a red-brown dhoti. Its multiple gold hands hold ritual objects, and garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers with small purple blossoms drape the shoulders and arms.

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A photograph of a black-faced, gold-ornamented deity murti seated on a golden throne before a red-orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a reddish-brown dhoti and a rust-coloured turban with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Many gold necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and a gold waist-band adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow and red marigolds and pink flowers drape the arms and shoulders, and a jewelled gold brooch sits at the lap. Eight-armed style gold hands hold ceremonial objects. No living people are visible.2013-07-25A dark stone deity murti seated with four golden arms, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and pink flowers, a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a brown rudraksha-style bead mala, and a gold-brown silk garment. The figure sits before a red fabric backdrop framed by ornate silver and gold metalwork. Watermarked archive photograph of a temple deity darshan.2015-04-21July 25 20132013-07-25A gilded deity murti of Dakshinamurti-style form with a black stone face and a tilak on the forehead, seated with arms crossed over the lap and holding ritual objects. It wears a red-orange cloth turban, a jewelled necklace with a large red stone at the chest, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers drape over both shoulders. Behind it hang orange-red silk drapes framed by an ornate silver arch carved with floral and figural motifs. Only the statue is present; no physical people are visible.2010-02-12April 21 20152015-04-21February 12 20102010-02-12 +1 copiesJuly 05 20202020-07-05A black stone deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche lined with pink fabric. The figure wears an orange and red headcloth, a red-and-gold brocade shawl, a large ornate gold and red-beaded chest pendant, and a purple skirt. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over the shoulders. One raised hand holds a small object and another rests on a rounded stone, with trees behind the shrine. No living people are present.2014-12-03A black stone murti of a seated deity, adorned in gold jewellery including a layered silver-and-gold necklace with a red central stone, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and gold armlets. An orange-red turban or cloth covers the head, and the figure is garlanded with white and purple flower strands. Silver-embossed arches frame the murti against red draped fabric, a typical temple setting for a deity murti during abhishekam or darshan.2010-02-12A dark stone or metal statue of a deity murti seated against a bright orange cloth backdrop framed by ornate silver-toned carved arches. The figure has multiple arms holding a conch-like object, a trident-like staff and a golden hand gesture, and wears a multicoloured orange, green and gold turban with white and yellow flower decorations. The murti is adorned with a long rudraksha-style bead mala, red and white flower garlands, a golden shoulder piece, and a teal and maroon cloth draped over the body.2014-06-19A golden deity murti with a black face and a tilak mark on the forehead sits under a red-and-orange turban. It wears a heavy gold necklace set with white stones, a red central jewel, and a rudraksha mala. Garlands of white and purple flowers hang over its shoulders, and gold arm bands and ornaments adorn the arms. It is flanked by ornate silver arch panels with carved peacocks and floral motifs, against a white backdrop with red drapery. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-02-12July 22 20132013-07-22