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April 21 2018

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A richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, a green velvet blouse with silver trim, a gold-and-red silk skirt, and layered gold and silver necklaces with gemstones. A brass animal figure, possibly a lion or mount, sits at the base. Glowing lights and a silver-toned ornamental backdrop surround the scene. No physical people are visible.2018-04-21A richly decorated deity murti stands in a shrine-like alcove framed by layered garlands of red roses, orange marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, heavy silver-toned necklaces and a red-and-gold silk garment with a green velvet blouse, and holds a small object in one hand. In front sits a large gilded ceremonial vessel or kalasha decorated with floral motifs. Silver repoussé panels and a striped red-and-white cloth form the backdrop, with colourful lights glowing at the right edge.2018-04-21April 21 20182018-04-21A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01A deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands, and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Strings of coloured tassels in red, orange, green and navy hang on the pillars at either side, and small bulbs light the golden arch. No people are visible.2014-10-03A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a dense backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange and red. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a green silk sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a green embellished blouse with white and gold stonework. A green leaf and a white flower garland are held near its shoulder, and a gold throne or palanquin edged with yellow flowers is in the lower right. No living people are visible.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27A decorated deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi seated on a gold ornate throne. She wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a green velvet blouse with silver embroidery, pink and gold silk sari, and layered silver and gold necklaces with a silver ceremonial sceptre and a parrot-shaped ornament at her hand. Multicolour garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white jasmine drape the throne, and a stylised parrot figure sits on each side of the throne. A starry red backdrop is behind her. No physical people are visible.2018-04-25October 01 20082008-10-01April 18 20182018-04-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11