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A black stone deity murti stands in a gold-framed shrine niche before a red curtain, dressed in a blue and pink silk garment with a blue woven border. It wears a jewelled crown with an orange-and-white plume, a jewelled necklace, a jewelled waist belt, and long garlands of white and yellow flowers with red blossoms. A yellow flower is held in one raised hand. The setting appears to be a temple alcove beside a tiled wall.

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A black stone deity murti dressed in a pink and royal blue silk sari with gold zari borders, adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, a jeweled waist belt, a crown with a white and orange floral headpiece, and long garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. A yellow flower rests near the shoulder. The murti stands beside a gold-carved wooden pillar and a red curtain in a temple setting.2009-10-17A photograph of a dark stone deity murti. It wears a jewelled crown with a white and orange feather plume, a red tilak, large jewelled earrings, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and bangles. White, yellow and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders and it holds a yellow flower in one hand. A gold-carved frame and a maroon curtain stand behind it. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed in a blue and pink silk garment with a gold belt, layered garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and a jewelled crown with a white and saffron plume. The murti stands in a shrine beside a gold-framed doorway draped with a green and gold cloth, a red curtain behind it, and a tiled ledge with a silver lamp stand on the right. No people are visible.2009-10-17A black stone deity murti is dressed in a blue and pink silk garment with a gold waist belt and a crown decorated with white feathers and an orange band. Layered white and red flower garlands hang across its chest, and gold jewellery adorns the ears and neck. It stands in front of a red curtain and a gold-framed doorway, beside a tiled wall with a metal pillar. A green and gold cloth hangs on the left, and a yellow flower is held in one hand.2009-10-17A 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.May 05 20122012-05-05A decorated deity murti stands against dark red drapery. The figure wears an elaborate crown of white pearls, red coral beads and gold medallions, with a golden face mask, jewelled earrings and layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Red roses and white jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. The garment is a blue silk sari with a purple border and gold brocade. It holds pink lotuses in both hands, with a gold hand-shaped implement at one side. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-10-02November 09 20072007-11-09A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity seated on a carved black stone pedestal against an orange satin backdrop. The figure wears a yellow headband with gold trim, a pink draped cloth with purple edging, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a brown beaded breast ornament. Garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang over both shoulders and arms, with purple orchids and hibiscus scattered across the lap and base. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and no ritual performer is visible.2013-07-20December 05 20162016-12-05October 12 20172017-10-12A dark-complexioned deity murti. It wears an ornate silver crown studded with stones, a red bindi, nose ring, and layered gold-and-silver necklaces with jewelled pendants. A deep blue silk garment drapes the figure, and white and red-and-yellow flower garlands hang across its chest. Large floral arches framing the image in yellow, red, white and green flower strands surround it against a dark background.