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January 13 20152015-01-13Photograph of a seated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi on a gilded throne decorated with floral garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The murti wears a red and white jewelled crown, a green and gold brocade skirt and sari, a red velvet upper garment, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces and armlets. A gold lotus-shaped ornament hangs at the centre of the chest and green peacock-shaped ornaments flank the throne. No physical people are visible.2015-04-22January 08 20152015-01-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine alcove, framed by an ornate gold arch and a long curtain of garlands in yellow, red, green, orange and white. The central standing figure wears a jeweled crown, silver and gold necklaces and ornaments, and a pink and green garment, with a golden hand raised. Smaller metal murtis in orange, red, purple and blue garments with jewelry stand in front, and a dark-clothed figure with a crescent ornament stands at centre. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2008-04-27July 20 20132013-07-20April 21 20152015-04-21A seated deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi is dressed in a red and green silk sari with gold zari borders and is adorned with elaborate gold jewellery, layered necklaces, and a jewelled crown. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape over the figure's shoulders and arms down the sides of the throne. The murti holds a golden lotus-like flower in one hand and rests the other on a gilded armrest, seated on a gold throne with carved lion-like finials, in front of a gold arched backdrop and dark red curtain. The statue is decorated for festival worship.2015-04-26July 10 20132013-07-10October 11 20102010-10-11March 02 20132013-03-02A gilded deity murti of a goddess is adorned with thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigold strands. She wears an ornate crown with green and red stones and a heavy gold necklace set with emeralds, rubies and coins, plus a jeweled waist ornament. Coconut halves and green leaves frame the figure, and a purple and gold drape forms the backdrop.2015-07-16A photograph of a deity murti, a gold-faced image adorned with a jeweled golden crown and a heavy layered necklace set with green, red and white stones. It is framed by thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, with green leaves and a small coconut or kalasha-like vessel beside it. Behind the figure hang red and gold silk drapes and purple fabric. The image is a close, centered view of the decorated murti, possibly during a ritual adornment; no people are visible.2015-07-16