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Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti in a golden niche framed by a blue draped backdrop. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red bindi, a nose ring, and heavy gold earrings. Its chest is covered by a silver-studded embellished garment in orange and cream, with red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Its raised golden hand holds a gold staff, and a small grey-and-white parrot perches on the left side of the niche. Pictured inside a temple shrine as a deity murti; no people are visible.

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A dark-faced deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by ornate gold carved arches and a blue draped backdrop. The figure wears a tall pink and gold crown, heavy silver and diamond-like necklaces, a layered orange and yellow sari-style garment, and a long garland of red and white flowers. Its gold hand holds a golden staff topped by a small parrot perched on it, and the other arm bears gold armlets and a garland of gold coins. This is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are visible.2021-11-21Close-up photograph of a black stone murti of the goddess Bhuvaneshwari at the Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple in San Jose, dressed for Navaratri. The deity wears a tall red and gold crown set with green and red stones, a gold forehead tilak with a red bindi, gold and jewelled nose ring and earrings, and a silver-embroidered pink and white garment studded with sparkling stones. Red and white flower garlands drape the figure, a gold kalasha-style vessel stands at the left, a small silver parrot perches on its top, and a draped blue and red silk backdrop frames the scene.2020-10-21Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi in a temple shrine. The goddess wears an elaborate golden crown studded with pink and green stones, a large gold nose ring, and a richly embellished pink-and-silver blouse with gem-set medallions. Red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments hang from her neck and arms. Her golden arm extends to the left. A small parrot perches on the golden arm at upper left, and a purple velvet drape with gold brocade forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2022-03-13 +1 copiesPhoto 82912882022-06-11 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/21/20212021-11-21A black stone deity murti is dressed in a rich silver-and-white jewelled necklace with white beads and a gold crown studded with red and green stones. Pink and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms. Its upraised golden hand is held near a small grey-and-pink parrot perched on the golden arm. Behind it hangs a red drape with a green silk sash and gold arch ornamentation, and gold leaf hangings decorate the sides. A decorated golden ceremonial staff is at the left edge.2019-07-15 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/19/20202020-10-19Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti with a tall crown encrusted with red and green gems, a gold-and-silver ornamented chest, and white jasmine garlands draped over the shoulders. A silver parrot figure perches on a gold ornament at the left edge, and a deep purple draped cloth forms the backdrop. No people are visible in the image.2020-07-04A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched niche draped with teal and green silk, photographed in a temple setting. The murti wears a jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a large layered gold and stone necklace, orange-and-cream striped garments, and white floral garlands. It holds a golden staff topped with a small perched bird in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, with white vibhuti-style markings on the forehead. This appears to be a murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, as described on the page. No people are visible.2024-03-10Close photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a tall crown set with pink, green and red jewels and a gold nose ornament. The murti is adorned with a silver-sequined garment, pink, red and white flower garlands, gold ornaments and jewelled earrings. A small silver parrot perches on the left shoulder beside a gold ceremonial vessel, and red draped fabric forms the background.2020-11-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/21/20212021-11-21Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi in a temple shrine, shown in profile against a blue curtain and a gilded arch. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with red and green stones, a white and red forehead marking, a gold nose ring and chain, large jewelled earrings, and a gold necklace over a silver-embroidered gold garment. Red flower garlands drape its shoulder at the lower right, and wisps of incense smoke drift across the left side. No people are visible.2021-11-21