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April 23 2015

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November 08 20132013-11-08A golden deity murti stands in a richly decorated shrine, adorned with elaborate gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold crown, and a green silk garment. The figure holds a green parrot-like object in one hand and is draped in thick garlands of yellow marigold, red and white flowers, and blue-studded floral bands. Behind it stands an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with green drapery, and a microphone stand is visible at the lower left. Part of a person's bare arm appears at the right edge.2013-07-18A decorated deity murti of Meenakshi seated on a gilded throne, dressed in a green silk sari with gold zari border and red blouse, adorned with heavy jewelled necklaces, a red-and-gold crown with pearls, and gold bangles. Multi-coloured garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green foliage drape around the figure, framed by an ornate gold arch. A gold hand holds a green and red floral offering. No people are visible; the image depicts the murti alone during a festival decoration.2015-04-26 +1 copiesApril 23 20152015-04-23April 21 20152015-04-21A decorated deity murti, a goddess figure seated on a gilded throne, dressed in a green silk sari with gold zari border and a red blouse. She wears an ornate jeweled crown, layered gold and diamond-style necklaces, and holds a golden hand gesture with green leaves and a red flower. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with green foliage frame the throne on both sides, and an ornate gold arch backs the figure. No physical people are visible.2015-04-26March 27 20162016-03-27Photo 11693933A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne-like vahana with an ornate gilded arch behind it. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari with gold brocade, a tall jewelled crown, a large red and green pendant necklace, and layered garlands of red roses, yellow and purple flowers and white jasmine strands hanging down both sides. Golden lion-head carvings flank the base and pink lotus blossoms are tied to the garlands. A striped temple structure and foliage appear at the edges. No physical people are visible.2015-04-21A photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, seated against a red and gold embroidered cloth. The figure wears a jewelled silver crown and a heavily embellished silver-and-red costume studded with stones, with a red tilak on the forehead and a gold hand raised holding a golden object. It is surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a pink flower at the chest. Gold filigree metalwork frames the background. No physical people are visible.2016-11-06A photograph of three golden deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, heavily decorated with long garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and leaves. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a white and gold ornamented blouse with jewelled necklaces, and raises a hand in blessing. Figures to either side wear golden crowns and jewelled garments and are also garlanded. A gold-framed arch and pale drapery form the backdrop.2014-11-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing within an arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands. The figure wears an ornate white and gold crown with red and green gem studs, a pink and gold brocade sari, a lavender silk skirt drape, and layered white flower and pearl necklaces. Its raised hand holds a conch shell. The murti is framed by marigold and rose garlands and green foliage behind it.2013-12-26