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October 03 2011

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October 03 20112011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesA richly decorated deity murti is seated amid dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, magenta globe amaranth and red roses. The figure wears a jewelled gold crown, a white dhoti with red and gold border, a blue velvet-sleeved upper garment, and heavy gold and diamond-style necklaces with large pendant plates and coin-like ornaments. It holds a white rose in one raised hand and a gold staff or mace-like object in the other. This is a decorated statue or murti, not a living person, shown in a floral alankaram setting.2011-10-03October 05 20112011-10-05A deity murti decorated for festival worship, reclining or seated among heaped garlands of yellow and white marigold, red roses and green leaves. The figure wears a red-orange silk garment and deep navy blue velvet, with a maroon velvet sleeve. Elaborate jewelled ornaments in white and red stones cover the chest, arms and wrists, with a crescent moon ornament and a crown with a jewelled spike on the head. A pale forehead tilak marks the face. A curved golden staff or ornamented rod rests on the right side. The setting is a decorated altar for alankar, with floral and jewelled adornment throughout.2011-10-01Close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti of Meenakshi adorned for festival worship. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and jewelled earrings. Its gold hand is raised and red-and-white roses and mixed flowers form garlands around it, with green leaves above. No people are visible.2013-04-17 +2 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12December 18 20182018-12-18A metallic-faced deity murti. The figure wears blue velvet sleeves and a red and white silk garment with gold border, and holds a gold flute-like object and a gold hand-shaped item. Dense white, yellow and magenta flower garlands surround the murti. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03October 12 20102010-10-12 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07