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A black stone deity murti, a Hindu deity image adorned for worship, sits at the centre against a blue cloth backdrop framed by red and white flower garlands and gold leaf decorations. The murti wears an ornate silver and jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, multiple layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a gold coin-style pendant. A vertical tilak with a red dot marks the forehead. Pink silk drapes the seat below, and bangles and anklets decorate the arms and feet. Behind it stand two carved dark figures. No people are present.

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A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated within a shrine arch decorated with red and white flower garlands and gold-coloured accents against a blue cloth backdrop. The deity wears an ornate silver crown, gold and silver necklaces, large earrings, and a pink silk sari with dark green and gold borders, with a bindi and nose ornament visible. Two green leaves are held in the upper hands. Flower garlands frame the arch on both sides. No people are visible; the figure is a sculpted murti.A black stone deity murti of a multi-armed goddess is adorned for worship in a temple shrine. The murti wears a tall silver crown set with colourful gems, a vertical tilak on the forehead, large silver earrings, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with a beaded garland reaching the chest. Red and white flower garlands with yellow rose accents frame an arched backdrop over a blue cloth, and an ornate silver arch surrounds the shrine. A green leaf is held in one hand. No people are visible.A photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for festival worship, shown seated within a garlanded niche. The murti wears a tall crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, with a pink silk cloth draped over its lower body. Red and white flower garlands frame the arch, with a blue backdrop behind. A tall ceremonial staff with a leaf top rises at its side. No physical people are visible.Close photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned with an ornate silver crown and jewelled headdress set with red, green and white stones. The face bears a white and red tilak, with a gold nose ring, jewelled earrings and a heavy embellished necklace over a green garment. Red, white and yellow flower garlands and a yellow rose surround the figure against a blue cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.A close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship. The face has a white urdhva pundra tilak with a red bindi, a gold and jewelled nose ring, and red lips. It wears an ornate silver crown set with green, red and white stones, large jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces with gold coins and gem pendants. Red and white flower garlands, with yellow roses, frame the figure against a blue cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible.A black stone deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, decorated with an elaborate silver crown set with coloured stones and a dense array of gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and armlets. Her face bears a red bindi and a vertical tilak, and a large nose ring. She holds raised arms with a flower near her head. Behind her is an arch of red, white and green flower garlands with gold accents, and a dark red and green silk cloth covers her seat. The image is a photograph of the deity, with no people visible.A dark stone deity murti of a goddess is richly adorned with silver-toned and jewelled ornaments set with red, green and white stones, including a jewelled crown, large chandelier earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces and a broad jewelled chest piece. A gold-coloured coin necklace hangs at the chest, and a horizontal tilak with a red bindi marks the forehead. Red and white flower garlands frame the figure, and a magenta cloth drapes below. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.February 03 20102010-02-03A dark-complexioned deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche draped with a blue backdrop and garlands of white flowers and red roses. The murti wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled crown, a pink silk garment with a green-and-gold border, and layered jewelled necklaces and a long garland. Lit oil lamps flank the silver arch, and a yellow flower is held in one hand. No people are visible.January 01 20102010-01-01A dark-complexioned deity murti seated within a silver arched shrine decorated with red and white flower garlands and a blue backdrop. The murti wears a tall silver crown, large silver earrings, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a pink and green silk skirt with gold border. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the shrine on both sides, with small flames lit. Ornate silver panels frame the arch. No people are visible.Close view of a black stone deity murti. The face has a vertical tilak with a red bindi, a jewelled nose ring and paisley-shaped jewelled earrings. Garlands of white and red flowers frame the head, with green leaves and a yellow rose tucked beside it. Layered gold necklaces and a large jewelled pendant cover the chest, above red cloth. Black hair cascades behind the figure. No people are visible.