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A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a gilded shrine niche, wearing a golden crown, silver necklaces and jewelled ornaments, a cream and red silk saree with gold border, red flower garlands and yellow blossoms. A hand holds a lit oil lamp in front of a pineapple, with bananas and green grapes on a brass plate for offering. Brass lamps are lit to the left, and a small wooden incense box sits at the lower right. No people are visible apart from the single hand.2022-02-07A black stone murti of a four-armed goddess seated in a gold-framed shrine niche, wearing a gold crown, silver jewellery, a long beaded necklace, and a cream and red silk sari with gold border. Red flower garlands adorn her hands and hair. In front of her, a hand holds a brass oil lamp with a flame over a tray of fruit including green grapes, bananas, apples and an orange. A small wooden incense box sits to the right, and candle lamps glow at the base. A devotee's hand performs aarti, with no other people visible.2022-02-07KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 2/7/20222022-02-07KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 2/7/20222022-02-07A black stone deity murti of Lakshmi sits on a raised dais within an ornate gilded arch backed by a magenta silk cloth with gold motifs. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari with a gold border, a jewelled crown with green stones, a yellow and white flower garland, and pink flowers in two hands. In front stands a brass tray of offerings: apples, green grapes, mandarins, bananas and a pineapple, set on a dark stone platform. No people are visible.2024-10-27A black stone murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne against a magenta patterned backdrop, adorned with a tall crown, yellow and white flower garlands, a red and gold silk sari, and a silver belt. Multiple arms hold lotus blossoms. In front, offerings sit on a dark stone platform: a brass bowl of apples, green grapes, oranges, bananas and a pineapple, a brass dish with white sweets, a bowl of dal-like preparation, a steel bowl of halwa, and a brass dish of coarse salt. Small oil lamps stand at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-10-27A shirtless priest in a white dhoti stands with his back to the camera, raising his arm toward a black stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari, a tall jeweled crown, a yellow flower garland and gold ornaments, with four arms holding pink flowers. In front on a black-tiled altar stands a brass tray of apples, bananas, grapes, a pineapple and other fruit, with brass and steel vessels with lids beside it. The priest appears to be performing a puja or naivedyam offering. The gold-painted wall and ornate carved frame complete the shrine scene.2024-10-27January 15 20242024-01-15A dark stone deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi is seated on a pedestal in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate silver-toned arch and a deep purple backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown set with red stones, a red and white flower garland, and a rich gold and pink silk sari. Offerings in front include a pineapple, oranges, apples, a mango and other fruit on a brass tray, with brass oil lamps flanking the altar and red flower garlands draped on the pillars. No people are visible.2025-08-08KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 1/14/20212021-01-14A dark-stone deity murti seated on a dark tiled altar beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a gold necklace and a red and white silk garment with gold border, and holds up two hands with red flower garlands. Offerings are arranged before it: a pineapple, bananas, oranges, apples and green grapes, with brass oil lamps and a small brass bowl at the sides. No people are visible.2022-02-07A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Lakshmi seated on a dark pedestal before a purple velvet backdrop framed by ornate gold repoussé arches. The murti wears a gold crown with a halo-like arch, heavy layered gold and diamond-style necklaces, earrings, armlets, and a red and green silk sari with gold zari border dressed in the alankaram style. Four arms hold lotus-like and ceremonial items. In front, a silver tray holds oranges, a pineapple, pomegranate, bananas and grapes, flanked by brass and silver vessels with lids, consistent with offerings for abhishekam and puja.2025-10-29