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A black stone murti of a deity is decorated for a festival at night against a dark background. The figure wears an orange and gold-bordered headcloth with a jeweled forehead ornament, a red bindi-like stone, and a white and gold necklace of layered beads. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and red flowers drape over the shoulders and arms, with green leaves. A gilded carved backdrop of ornate scrollwork stands behind the figure. No physical person is visible.

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Two dark-stone deity murtis stand under a canopy of orange and maroon silk at night, decorated with white jasmine and red flower garlands, yellow marigold garlands and beaded yellow-and-white necklaces. The figure on the left wears a green and red turban, a jewelled crown and a glittering blue and silver breastplate, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a pointed jewelled crown, silver ornaments and a blue garment. Gold-toned ornate framing surrounds them and dark trees fill the background. No physical people are visible.2010-12-29A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a gilded temple arch, with a second figure partly visible behind it. The main figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown finial, an orange shawl, layered white and silver ornate necklaces, a large jewelled earring, and a red tilak. It holds a trident-like staff with a wrapped multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and orange. Green foliage fills the background, and a dark blurred shape occupies the right edge.2011-10-09September 08 20112011-09-08Two black stone deity murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, framed by ornate gold carved niches and foliage behind them. The left figure wears an orange turban, a white dhoti-like cloth, a jeweled necklace and a red-and-white garland, with a raised hand showing a ring. The right figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a jeweled crown and a yellow, red and green garland. Both are heavily adorned with gold and jeweled ornaments for a festival decoration.2011-04-17Night photograph of a black stone deity murti standing inside an ornate gilded arch. The murti wears a red head cloth, a white dhoti with gold border, a thick red, yellow and green flower garland, a silver chest ornament and a gold crown. No physical people are visible; the murti is the sole subject against a dark background.2008-04-03July 15 20112011-07-15Photograph of a dark stone murti of a seated deity with an orange turban and a white dhoti-style garment, adorned with gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled pendant and a jewelled hand-ornament, and a second, smaller dark stone murti beside it wearing a blue silk sari with gold zari, a jewelled crown and jewelled ornaments. Both murtis are garlanded with yellow marigold, red rose and jasmine garlands with green leaves, set in a dark niche framed by gilded arch decoration. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-04-17January 08 20172017-01-08April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesApril 17 20112011-04-17Night-time photograph of a decorated deity shrine under a golden arched frame. Two black stone deity murtis stand side by side, one wearing an orange turban with a jeweled crown, white dhoti and a gold-and-green necklace, the other in a white sari-style dress with gold ornaments; both are draped in garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers and yellow bead strands. Below them is a small white marble figure of a seated guru with raised hand, wrapped in a pink and white flower garland, with fruit offerings, brass lamps and a kalasha-type vessel in front. On the right, a figure in an orange robe stands beside another garlanded shrine, and the background holds strings of lights and banana plants.2010-01-08Two dark stone murti figures seated side by side inside a gilded arched shrine niche, decorated with garlands of yellow and red marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a white dhoti with a maroon and gold border, and heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and a blue silk garment with gold zari, with gold and gem ornaments at the waist and chest. Their hands are raised in blessing poses. Dark foliage fills the background and a small brass vessel sits at the base.2011-04-17