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November 20 2013

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A seated deity murti is decorated for a flower alankara, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine strands, purple blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears a tall crown, large earrings, a red and gold sari with layered necklaces, and holds a staff-like object in one hand while the other hand is raised. It sits on a blue-purple cloth on a raised platform with white and red striped steps. Gold-carved arch panels and pink cloth frame the shrine, and trees appear outside. No physical people are visible.

A decorated deity murti seated on a raised golden arched throne in a dark setting. The murti wears a gold crown, a gold and silver necklace, and bears jewelled ornaments on its arms. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, white, purple and green frames the figure. Below, a large yellow marigold garland drapes over a kalasha-like vessel, and four pots with coconuts and mango leaves stand around the dais, each draped in blue, purple or red cloth with silver and gold necklaces. The scene resembles a puja or abhishekam setup with no visible people.

A figure in a brown and gold garment with a crown-like headpiece and a white and red flower garland stands within a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Gold ornate carved frame surrounds the arch, with a gold throne-like seat at the lower right and left, decorated with flowers, and a purple cloth hanging behind. The figure appears to be a deity murti or statue rather than a living person, as its surface looks sculpted. Ornate gold necklaces and a ceremonial headdress are visible.

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A bare-chested priest in an orange-and-maroon dhoti and shawl performs aarti with a lit multi-wick oil lamp held high in his right hand before a deity murti. The central golden-faced murti wears a tall gold crown, a white and silver ornamented garment, heavy gold necklaces and a tripundra mark, and holds a hand in abhaya gesture. Two smaller golden murtis flank it, and the whole altar is densely decorated with layered garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers arranged in arches against a lavender drape within an ornate gold frame.

July 11 2013

A seated deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi is dressed in a red and green silk sari with gold zari borders and is adorned with elaborate gold jewellery, layered necklaces, and a jewelled crown. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape over the figure's shoulders and arms down the sides of the throne. The murti holds a golden lotus-like flower in one hand and rests the other on a gilded armrest, seated on a gold throne with carved lion-like finials, in front of a gold arched backdrop and dark red curtain. The statue is decorated for festival worship.

A photograph of a gold deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, gold necklaces, armlets and jewelled ornaments, with its hands raised holding objects. Strings of pink and white flower garlands hang from the ceiling above, and a bright light flare obscures the left edge. A blurred dark-clad figure appears at the bottom edge. No identifiable person is clearly visible in the scene.

Night procession at a temple festival: a gold-and-jewelled deity murti. The deity wears a tall crown, layered gold necklaces, a blue-violet garment and a red cloth. Garlands hang in the background and dense devotees press around the palanquin-like frame, with a man in white at left reaching toward it.

A photograph of a deity murti in a festival procession setting, garlanded with tiers of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands and green foliage. The central standing figure wears an ornate tall crown, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a trident-like staff held upright, with a lotus-like pedestal below. Flanking figures are also adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and gold-coloured garments. A golden arched backdrop with ornate repoussé work frames the scene against green trees. No living people are visible; the figures are metal murtis.

October 16 2013