Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti. Dense garlands of red and coral roses surround it, with a silver ornamental band, rows of rudraksha beads, and a gold ornamented base at the bottom. The lingam's upper form is partially covered by the cloth and jewelled bands. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti. Dense garlands of red and coral roses surround it, with a silver ornamental band, rows of rudraksha beads, and a gold ornamented base at the bottom. The lingam's upper form is partially covered by the cloth and jewelled bands. No people are visible.

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A decorated deity murti, a dark stone form dressed in an orange turban and draped in a teal and gold silk garment, adorned with layers of white pearl necklaces, rudraksha malas and a jewelled gold chest band with a red stone medallion. Red roses and green leafy garlands surround the figure, and a gold hooded cobra-shaped canopy with green gemstone-tipped crest ornaments rises behind it. Gold ritual vessels and flower-covered offerings sit in the foreground, with blurred gold and purple decor in the background. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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