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December 25 2013

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A decorated metal deity murti of Meenakshi stands in a shrine framed by arches of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands. The murti wears a jewelled white and red crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a magenta and gold-bordered sari and a lavender skirt, and holds a parrot-topped sceptre in one hand. A partially visible devotee in an orange garment is at the lower right edge of the frame. The scene is a festival-style alankaram of the goddess, with no visible a person candidate.2013-12-25December 24 20132013-12-24A metal deity murti of a goddess, polished copper-gold, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown, large gem-studded earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. She wears a deep maroon and orange silk sari and holds a lotus bud in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Behind her are a red velvet curtain and an elaborately carved gold arch. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15A golden deity murti seated on a red cushioned base, framed by marigold and mixed-flower garlands in yellow, red, and purple. The figure wears a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, an orange-brown silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, and jewelled chokers and armlets. One hand holds a gold object and the other is raised in a mudra. Green draped cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible in the frame.2013-12-24Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06Close photograph of a metallic deity murti, a goddess with a polished copper-gold face, large jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings. She wears an orange and magenta silk sari and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her shoulder, with a deep maroon drape behind her. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and blue stones and pearl strings, a gold face with kohl-lined eyes and nose ornaments, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces over a red garment with gold border. Strands of white jasmine garlands and a pink flower are held in the hand, with a green parrot figure perched on the wrist, and red and yellow flowers fill the background. No physical people are visible.2011-11-11A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26December 24 20132013-12-24Close-up of a golden metal deity murti with a gold face, large round earrings, a nose ring and red bindi, wearing a tall dark crown with gold bands and a vertical tilak. It holds a gold ceremonial staff and wears layered gold necklaces and a pink garment. Behind it is a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, green, white and maroon marigold-style flowers.2008-03-22A gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, dressed in a purple and gold brocade sari with a wide gold border, wearing a jewelled crown of white pearls and red and green stones, layered gem-set necklaces, and a long black braid with gold ornaments. The murti raises one hand in blessing and holds a lotus-like object, with a trident visible at upper left and a green-and-gold textile at the left edge. A small dish of rice sits at lower left. No physical people are present.2014-01-14 +1 copiesA silver-finished deity murti of a goddess stands framed in a dense arch of marigolds, roses and greenery in yellow, red, white and purple. She wears an ornate white and red jeweled crown, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and a magenta silk sari with gold zari border over an orange cloth. She holds a lotus-like object in one raised hand. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. Only a partial head edge of a viewer appears at the bottom right, so no physical people are clearly visible as the main subject.2013-12-25