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November 17 20132013-11-17Close view of two gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a tall black hair crown with bead strands, a red tilak, and heavy jewelled necklaces and gold arm bands, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with white flower garland, a gold-and-orange sari with embroidered neckpieces, and a green-and-red garland, sitting beside a gold tray with small figures. Red rose garlands and green leaves decorate both. Behind them are orange and white drapes and carved stone walls.2012-08-02November 17 20132013-11-17 +1 copiesApril 27 20122012-04-27December 16 20132013-12-16Two gleaming metal murti figures of deities stand side by side against a backdrop of gold and orange brocade. The left figure wears a red and orange turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a raised right hand inlaid with coloured stones, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. The right figure has long black hair with a crown and white flower garland, holds a gold staff topped by a green parrot, and wears heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-brown sari. Both are draped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands.2011-10-13June 13 20132013-06-13April 22 20122012-04-22A photograph of two gilded deity murti seated side by side before a deep orange-red drape within a richly carved golden arch. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, a large embossed gold medallion, a pearl garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace over an ornate jeweled collar; its raised right hand shows an open palm with a gold ritual mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and jeweled crown with a red tilak, large jeweled earrings and a layered pearl and red bead necklace. Red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers adorn both figures, and a small green parrot sits near the right figure's shoulder.2013-07-04April 09 20132013-04-09A golden deity murti pair of Lord Sundareshwara and Devi Meenakshi is decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves, framed in an ornate gilded arch against a deep maroon curtain. The male figure wears a tall black crown, orange dhoti and jewelled necklaces; the female figure wears a crown, green and gold sari and layered necklaces. A brass bull figure (nandi) sits in front on a white cloth, and a green palm stem is held in one hand. No physical people are visible.2012-04-27Two golden deity murti (metal idols) decorated for worship, set against an orange satin backdrop and banked with garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds. The figure on the left wears a tall orange turban with a jewelled crest, a pearl-and-gem ornament, a large rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, holding a trident and a pink flower. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, layered gem necklaces and a garland, holding a golden staff. Brass puja vessels sit in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2012-04-30