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A photograph of a deity murti seated on a silver-framed throne against a dark background. The figure wears a crimson and gold silk garment, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and an ornate jewelled breastplate set with coloured stones. A jewelled arch of gold and blue fabric with beadwork frames the murti, with a pink and green flower arrangement tucked at its side and a long green leaf leaning across. A bright ornate silver pillar stands on the right edge. Only an orange cloth is visible at the lower left corner; no people are visible.

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April 25 20202020-04-25 +1 copiesOctober 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a tall gilded arched backrest studded with red and blue cushions. The figure wears a red and pink sari, a large jewelled golden necklace, a white flower garland, and a tall crown with gold ornaments. Gold bracelets, a green parrot-like object, and a golden lotus-shaped hand emblem are visible. Behind, a gold lattice screen and grey wall with exposed beams frame the altar. No people are visible.2020-04-27August 21 20142014-08-21September 10 20132013-09-10Photograph of a richly dressed deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, seated against an ornate gold and red velvet arched backdrop studded with embroidered flower motifs. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a large green stone at the forehead, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a white flower garland, and a magenta and red silk sari with gold border. A green parrot perches on one raised hand, which holds a golden staff, while the other hand rests on a gold lotus or stand. The setting is a temple shrine with gold lattice panels behind.2020-04-27A decorated deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine niche against a black background. The figure wears a red-and-magenta silk garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a gold crown. A pink and yellow flower is tucked at the shoulder, and a long green leaf is laid diagonally across the figure. The arch and side pillars are ornate gold metalwork, and the velvet borders of the frame are blue and gold with round mirrored medallions. A small crown-like ornament sits at the lower left on the platform. No people are visible.October 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated under an ornate gilded arch in a dark setting, decorated with red flower garlands and a large gold necklace with layered coin-like pendants. The central image wears a tall crown and has red painted eyes and a reddish-marked chest, flanked by smaller deity figures in similar garlands. Red cloth covers the seat, and tiered dark fringed decorations with gold bands stand on either side. Ritual procession or temple setting, lit by warm lamps; no people are visible.2015-09-09January 01 20152015-01-01A gold-and-silver deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a carved lion-face crest and a crown-like finial above. The figure wears layered gold coin necklaces, a jewelled silver garland, red flower garlands, and a red cloth draped over the seat. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each adorned with jewelled crowns and red stones. Two gold pillars frame the scene, with warm bulb lights above in a dark background.2015-09-24September 28 20142014-09-28