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December 05 20162016-12-05A standing deity murti decorated for worship in a gilded temple shrine. The figure wears a tall crown set with red and white stones, a dark green garment, and a heavy jewelled necklace with red and blue gems. Long garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over both shoulders, and the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it stand ornate gold relief panels and a patterned latticed screen. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A standing deity murti is the central subject, wearing an ornate jewelled crown with red and blue stones and an elaborate gold-toned necklace set with coloured gems and pearls. It is draped in a dark green silk garment and garlanded with thick necklaces of yellow marigolds and red roses, with green leaves. The raised right hand shows a blessing gesture, and a staff-like object rests beside the figure. Behind it, a gold-carved wall with white lattice panels forms the backdrop. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2016-12-05A large deity murti of a goddess stands within a gilded arched frame against a deep red curtain. She wears a black and gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a nose ring, and layered gold and green gemstone necklaces. Her sari is yellow and orange with a green blouse. She is garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers and green leaves. She holds a small pink and green fruit or ritual object by a tassel. The frame is ornate gold with carved scrollwork. No physical people are visible.2017-11-24 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05October 02 20082008-10-02December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi stands in a golden shrine niche, wearing a tall pink and gold crown, a green and gold sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a parrot held in one hand. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drape the figure and a red silk cloth covers the seat. Gold lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine, and golden peacock finials decorate the frame. No physical people are visible; the murti is a statue.2015-10-18 +1 copiesA golden metal deity murti, with a polished silver-gold face, wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and white stones and a gold tassel. It is dressed in a royal blue garment with gold embroidery and heavy gold necklaces, and a garland of green and yellow fruit beads hangs at its chest. Behind it, a backdrop of purple, yellow, red and white flower garlands fills the frame beside a carved stone pillar, and orange-red cloth is visible at the right edge.2011-12-17December 05 20162016-12-05