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A dark stone deity murti of Shiva-like form is adorned for festival worship, wearing a maroon turban with a jeweled gold crown ornament, a gold and pearl necklace, and gold armlets. Its raised golden hands hold ceremonial implements. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers frame the murti, with magenta silk draped on either side, and a metal arch behind. No people are visible.

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November 29 20202020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29July 22 20132013-07-22November 29 20202020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29A black-faced deity murti. Its raised golden hands hold a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the figure, set against a dense backdrop of magenta flower strands and an ornate silver frame.2010-08-19Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a maroon-brown turban and a tilak on the forehead. The murti has gold arm ornaments and is hung with a sparkling silver-white crystal necklace over a teal garment. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers held in the hands. Behind it stands a shimmering gold cloth canopy framed by ornate silver-toned metalwork.2017-01-08A dark stone deity murti stands under a banyan tree, shaded by overhanging branches. The figure wears a red-and-gold crown, a layered gold and beaded necklace, and a red cloth draped at the waist. It holds a gold staff and a gold ornamental object, with a long pink flower garland hanging from the shoulders. Behind it is an arch of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, with a white silk backdrop and a carved gold crest at the top. Gold-painted pedestal detail and a metal railing appear at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-07-13December 05 20142014-12-05A gilded metal murti of a four-armed deity stands on a decorated pedestal against a backdrop of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands arranged in arches of yellow, orange, red, purple and white. The deity holds a sword or staff-like implement and other ritual objects in its raised hands, wears an ornate golden crown, jewelled necklaces and golden armour-style ornaments, and its face is dark. A purple cloth hangs behind it. The photo is taken at night with dark surroundings and a metal railing at the left edge. No people are visible.2014-12-05