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January 08 2019

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A golden statue of a standing figure in a red turban, wearing a jeweled red-and-gold sash, a tiger-striped garment, red dhoti and a white and yellow marigold garland with red roses, raising one hand in blessing. Beside it stands a deity murti with a green-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a yellow and red flower garland, in front of a bronze-and-gold temple backdrop with a pink and green cloth. No physical people are visible; the statues are the subjects.2014-09-18Photograph of two golden metal murti statues seated side by side on a decorated platform. The left figure wears an orange turban with a small emblem, green and gold silk garments, and layered jewelled necklaces and bangles; its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a green and maroon silk garment, a jewelled headpiece and necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object. Both sit before a gilded arched backdrop, surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves, with orange silk draping the base. No living people are visible.2013-04-15 +2 copiesTwo golden metal deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate gold-framed throne, heavily decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti and orange shawl, a tall white crown, a pearl necklace and bangles, and holds its hands in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a yellow-orange sari with a red border, layered pearl necklaces, a tall crowned headdress and a gesturing hand. A brass oil lamp and a small brass vessel sit at the front on a green cloth. No physical people are visible.2011-11-29A decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi seated on a gilded throne with lion-like carved armrests and a gold backrest. The figure wears a tall ornate crown in red, white and gold, a red and gold bodice with a large jewelled necklace and pendant, and a green and gold brocade skirt. Thick garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds drape the throne and figure, with green-and-gold peacock-feather style ornaments at the shoulders.2015-04-22A life-size golden-bronze statue of a seated saint is framed by an ornate silver arched throne backdrop. The figure wears a maroon turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and a rust-red robe with an orange shawl and gold border. Long rudraksha mala beads hang across the chest, and a staff rests against the right side. Thick garlands of red roses, white flowers and green leaves drape the arch and the statue's arms, with gold bangles on the wrists. The setting is a ceremonial stage with draped fabric behind it.2016-12-19December 15 20112011-12-15July 09 20132013-07-09July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesTwo golden deity murtis, a male and a female form, seated side by side on a gilded throne with an ornate gold backrest. The male murti wears a rust-orange turban with a gold headpiece, large silver earrings, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a gold pendant, and holds a trident in one hand. The female murti wears a dark headpiece with a pearl-studded crown, pearl necklaces and a gold armlet. Both are heavily decorated with garlands of roses, marigolds, purple flowers and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and green bands. A gold kalasha-style finial stands between them.2013-07-07Two metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a golden throne, both draped in marigold and red rose garlands with white flower accents and greenery. The murti on the left wears a golden crown, a layered pearl and bead necklace, and a yellow silk skirt with pink and green trim. The murti on the right wears a golden crown, pearl necklaces, and a deep blue garment with yellow skirt. A gilded arch and a potted green plant with red flowers frame the altar. No physical people are visible.2013-07-13July 06 20132013-07-06 +1 copiesApril 21 20132013-04-21