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A black stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate white arched torana. She wears a white silver crown, a red garland of flowers, layered gold and green necklaces, and a red and gold sari-like drapery. Two golden figures, possibly lamp-bearers, flank the base beside small offerings, with a pink flower at the lower right.

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2007 - Social Service Activities At Kailaasa SriPuram Sarvajnapeeta, Hyderabad2007-01-01A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a shrine niche framed by a white arched surround. The figure wears a tall white crown, a long garland of red and white flowers, a green garment and a red-orange sari-like lower cloth with gold border, and multiple white and gold necklaces. Two brass attendant figures holding oil lamps stand on yellow pedestals at either side, and a small brass kalasha-style offering vessel draped with a blue cloth sits at the base.2007-01-01A dark stone or metal deity murti seated in a shrine niche under an ornate white arch. The murti wears a tall white crown, a green cloth backdrop, and garlands of pink, red and yellow flowers, with layered white and gold necklaces and a red and gold skirt. Golden attendant figures holding lamps stand on either side of the pedestal, and a small ornate motif sits at the base. The walls are dark reddish-brown tile. No people are visible.2007-01-01January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA dark-stone deity murti stands in a silver arched shrine niche against a brown tiled wall. The murti wears a silver crown, a turquoise silk skirt with gold border, layered garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers, and a gold-and-gem necklace. Two gleaming brass lamp-bearer statues flank the shrine, each holding a lit oil lamp. In the foreground a small gold-framed shrine holds a pink-draped figure, with a golden kalasha-like finial below. Scattered flower petals lie on the steps. No people are visible in the scene.2008-09-03A dark-stone deity murti is seated within a golden arched shrine niche against a brown granite wall. The figure wears a tall silver crown, a silver necklace and a blue-green silk garment with gold border. Garlands of yellow marigolds and multicoloured flower strands drape its shoulders and arms, and a red flower garland hangs at its chest. A small brass canopy hangs above the arch. No people are visible in the scene.2008-09-03A black stone murti of a deity seated and dressed in a red shimmering sari-like cloth with gold edging, wearing a silver crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a garland of white, red and green flowers. The four-armed figure holds a golden trident (trishul) at its right side. Behind it is a silver arched torana with a carved makara-like head, framed by a yellow, red, white and green flower garland. Two brass lamp-bearing figures stand at the sides, and a small brass deity figure in a niche sits at the base. No people are visible.A dark stone statue of a multi-armed deity sits in an ornate silver arch set against an orange and white draped backdrop, outdoors among trees. The figure wears a crown, a red-and-white necklace, a rudraksha-like beaded collar, and a yellow-green dhoti. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang on its shoulders, and flowers are heaped at its base on a dark pedestal carved with a reclining figure. No people are visible.2013-09-16February 11 20122012-02-11A photograph of a shrine niche holding a dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a dais, dressed in a red and gold sari with layered gold and jewelled necklaces. The figure holds a trident in one hand and wears a silver crown. A silver arch framed with yellow, red, white and green flower garlands surrounds the murti, with two small brass attendant figures holding oil lamps on either side and a small brass lamp and offerings in front. Decorative woven and painted banners with dove motifs hang at the sides against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine altar with a black stone deity murti seated on a throne, wearing a pink and green silk skirt, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, red and white flower garlands, a silver crown and a trident held in one hand. Below it sits a white marble figure of a seated devotee in pink brocade with a pink head wrap, hands folded in namaste, draped in white flower garlands. To the right is a smaller bronze-framed deity figure in pink cloth. Silver arch frame surrounds the altar, with a hanging silver lamp above and a small oil lamp at the left edge. A few partial figures are visible at the bottom edge. The deity murti and marble figure are statues, not living people.2012-04-02A photograph of a black-stone deity murti standing in a shrine niche, framed by a silver arch carved with a lion-face motif and draped with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk sari with gold border, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a trident. Two brass lamp-bearer figures stand on the sides of the altar, with a small brass decorative element in front. Striped panels in blue, red and yellow hang on either side of the shrine. No people are visible.