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December 19 2016

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A gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden carved arches and floral relief work. Within the arch stands a metal deity murti with a gold face, dressed in a red and gold sari with a golden border, wearing layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a tiara-like crown, and a garland of red roses and white flowers draped over the top. Yellow marigold garlands hang at its sides, and a gold-brocade cloth backs the niche. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated deity figure and temple architecture.2016-12-19A golden deity murti is decorated and framed within an ornate silver-gold arched shrine lit with small string lights. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown in blue, red and white, a heavy multi-strand gold and gemstone necklace, and a red-and-gold garment. Garlands of yellow marigold and purple-maroon flowers drape its shoulders, with green leaves behind the crown. A red-and-gold patterned backdrop fills the niche. No people are visible in the scene.2016-12-14Photo 11728760 +2 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesA deity murti stands in a central niche framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a dark crown with red and white jeweled ornament, a teal and maroon skirt with gold border, a red and gold patterned shawl with rhinestone trim, layered gold necklaces, and round gold pendant earrings, holding a small ceremonial object near the chest. The arch backdrop is padded with maroon fabric studded with silver and jewel motifs. Behind it, ornate gold scrollwork decorates the wall, with pink light visible at the edge. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A metal deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped with gold-flecked orange silk. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with pink, green and red stones, a heavy silver-toned necklace with red and green gems, and a jeweled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang over both shoulders, and a trident rests upright beside the figure. The scene is a close, frontal view of a temple deity decorated for worship.2012-10-22A photograph of a deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arched shrine niche, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine strands. The figure wears a tall decorated crown, a white beaded necklace and a red silk sari with gold border, holding a trident in one hand. A red silk cloth drapes the golden pedestal below, which is carved with seated figures, and an orange cloth hangs above the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05 +1 copiesMarch 04 20132013-03-04August 02 20132013-08-02July 03 20162016-07-03May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi stands in a golden shrine niche, wearing a tall pink and gold crown, a green and gold sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a parrot held in one hand. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drape the figure and a red silk cloth covers the seat. Gold lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine, and golden peacock finials decorate the frame. No physical people are visible; the murti is a statue.2015-10-18 +1 copies