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March 13 20202020-03-13October 04 20112011-10-04March 26 20202020-03-26 +1 copiesOctober 06 20162016-10-06October 06 20162016-10-06Close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti of Meenakshi adorned for festival worship. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and jewelled earrings. Its gold hand is raised and red-and-white roses and mixed flowers form garlands around it, with green leaves above. No people are visible.2013-04-17 +2 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23A decorated deity murti stands in a richly ornamented alcove framed by white jasmine garlands with red roses and yellow marigolds. The figure wears a tall black crown studded with gold and jewelled ornaments, a blue blouse with a pink-sleeved arm, a green sari with a magenta and gold border, and layered gold necklaces with coins and gemstones. Its right hand holds a yellow flower garland, and the arms are adorned with gold bangles. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a living person.2020-03-26December 19 20162016-12-19 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a tall jeweled crown, a white jasmine garland draped from shoulder to hip, and red roses at the sides. The figure wears a royal blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a green-stone waist belt. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it rises a large gold hooded backdrop, with a red cloth on the left edge.2013-02-22Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned for worship. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown studded with rudraksha beads and red and green stones, a heavy layered necklace of diamond-like stones and emerald-green accents, and a long rudraksha mala. A magenta garment shows beneath the jewelry. The raised right hand displays an abhaya-mudra palm with a carved wheel symbol, and the left hand rests near the waist. Garlands of white and red roses, green leaves and yellow marigolds frame the figure against a gold-embossed backdrop with a dark background. No people are visible.2013-10-15A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a gold and jewelled crown and a dark blue-black silk sari with gold border. She wears layered gold and gem necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums with red roses. The figure is seated against an ornate gold arched backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-10-04