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January 20 20142014-01-20 +1 copiesMay 11 20142014-05-11Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06A gilded metal utsava murthi of a seated deity, adorned with a jewelled golden crown set with red and green stones, a rudraksha mala, and layered gold and gem necklaces. It wears a deep maroon silk garment with gold brocade and sits on an orange and gold brocade throne against red and blue draped cloth. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other rests on the lap. No physical people are visible.2014-01-12April 30 20202020-04-30May 09 20152015-05-09A gilded deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi, seen close up against a richly embellished golden arch. She wears a tall jewelled golden crown set with red, green and white stones, a black velvet band beneath it, and large round gold earrings. Her chest is covered by an elaborate jewelled necklace and bodice in red, green and white stones with ornamental ornaments. Her raised gilded hands hold ceremonial items, and pink flower garlands drape over her shoulders. Behind her, red velvet and gold filigree panels frame the image, with a crescent moon motif at the left edge. No people are visible.2020-04-30August 19 20182018-08-19A gilded, golden-faced deity murti seated in a dressed altar setting against a red and gold polka-dot backdrop. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, a red and orange silk garment with a gold border, a brown knitted shawl, layered pearl and gem-studded necklaces, and jewelled armlets. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture holding a golden object. This is a statue, not a living person, and no a person candidate is visible.2014-01-16Close view of a gold-faced deity murti. Its raised hands hold pink lotus flowers on green stems. The figure is framed by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple globe flowers, with pink petals below. No physical people are visible.2012-10-18A golden deity murti seated on a throne-like cushion against a plain lilac cloth backdrop, wearing an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones. The figure wears a magenta sari embroidered with gold floral motifs, layered jewelled necklaces with emerald and ruby settings, a saffron-orange rudraksha-style bead garland across the shoulders, and gold bangles. One gold hand is raised in a blessing gesture. A gilded trident-like object is partly visible at the left edge and a gold arch frames the top right. No living people are visible.2014-03-10A golden statue seated on a throne in a richly decorated shrine, shown in a photograph. The figure wears a brown-red turban topped by a tall crown-like headdress, gold earrings with red and green stones, and a heavy rudraksha mala with jewelled gold ornaments. Its hands are raised in gold-tipped blessing and gesture poses, one arm across the lap, and garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang from its shoulders. The throne is backed by a sparkling sequined arch and gold-bordered red silk cloth. Only a statue is present, so no physical people appear in the scene.2020-07-05