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A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne decorated with yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a pink and green silk sari with gold border, a tall gold crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like emblem and a rudraksha-style mala. In the foreground a hand holds a brass oil lamp with several lit wicks, an aarti offering, and a smaller seated murti in a gold-and-white sari with red garlands sits at the bottom. Silver and gold kalasha-style vessels and a red cloth appear at the right. Setting suggests a Tamil New Year puja at a temple-style shrine.

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KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 5/3/20202020-05-03A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti dressed in a pink and green silk sari-style garment with gold zari borders, wearing a tall gold crown, layered gold and jewel necklaces, and long garlands of yellow and orange flowers. The murti holds a gold mace-like staff and other gold implements in its hands, and a gold arch frames it against a maroon backdrop. At the lower left edge a person's hand holds a flaming oil lamp, and the lower area shows ornate gold decoration. No physical people beyond the partially visible hand are clearly present.2020-05-03KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 12/14/20202020-12-14KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/2/20222022-01-02A dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop. The figure has four arms holding gold implements, wears a tall golden crown, a pink and gold silk sari-style drape, and layered pearl and red bead necklaces. Fresh red and white flower garlands and a long gold garland adorn the murti, and a purple velvet cloth covers the base. Small brass figurines and lamps sit on a decorated tray in front, with a red container at the right. No physical people are visible.2022-02-06A dark-hued deity murti seated on a golden throne with a crown and a golden trident-like staff raised at either side. The figure wears layered silver and gold necklaces, a white and red silk garment with a wide red border, and a red and white draped cloth. Golden cobra-like serpent hoods arch behind the deity against a deep red backdrop, with green plantain or leaf stalks at the right and a yellow flower at the lower right. No people are visible.2019-03-04A 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.2020-11-14KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 2/13/20222022-02-13A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche with a maroon curtain behind it. The murti wears a gold crown, a jewelled necklace, an orange and red brocaded silk drape, yellow and orange marigold garlands, and holds gold attributes in its raised hands. A bare human arm from the left edge points toward the murti's chest, while a small red offering sits at its base. No people are visibly seated or standing in the scene apart from the single arm.2020-12-07A 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.2022-01-09A 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.2021-02-01Photo 11743864 +1 copies