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September 30 20172017-09-30September 30 20172017-09-30A decorated deity murti of Lakshmi-style form stands centrally, adorned with a layered jewelled necklace set with red, green and blue stones, matching earrings, and a tall crown wrapped in white and orange flower garlands. Long garlands of white jasmine and marigold, orange roses, and purple and pink flowers drape the figure's arms and body. The murti wears a green and gold sari, and a rich purple and gold brocade cloth is spread at its base. A blue-green shimmering backdrop frames the scene. No physical people are visible; only the sarvalankara-decorated murti appears.2017-09-30A deity murti, a metal or gilded figure, is seated and framed by dense garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. It wears a teal green silk sari with a deep purple blouse and pink velvet sleeves, a jewelled crown, and heavy layered gold and diamond-style necklaces and a waist belt. One hand holds a small green object. Pink and blue tassels hang above, and the dais below is decorated with more red and yellow blossoms. No physical people are visible.2011-10-04A photograph of a decorated metal deity murti standing on a palanquin or ratha platform, dressed in a purple silk garment with gold-toned jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, and large red and white stone pendants. Long garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, and green leaves drape down both sides of the figure, with an orange and gold brocade border visible on the left. Behind it, an ornate gold structure and a blurred second decorated figure appear. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19A gilded deity murti stands in a floral alcove framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple globe amaranth and white jasmine strings, with green leaves at the arch. The figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a purple and teal silk sari with gold border, and holds a palm-leaf stalk and a fan-like object, under a gold ornamental parasol. A blurred orange and white backdrop is behind. No people are visible.2010-10-09October 15 20102010-10-15January 03 20152015-01-03A decorated deity murti seated on a golden ornate throne, adorned with layers of silver jewelry, a tall crown with an orange silk cloth, and a pink and gold silk garment with a green velvet blouse. Multicolored garlands of purple, yellow, red and white flowers drape the throne, with green and red parrot ornaments on either side. A silver sceptre rests across the figure, and pink petals are scattered on its lap. The background shows a starry, painted sky backdrop. No physical people are visible.2018-04-25A decorated deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi seated on a gilded throne with a arched golden backdrop. She wears a tall golden crown with an orange cloth streamer, a black face with a crescent-moon forehead ornament, and a green velvet blouse with a pink and gold silk skirt. She holds a silver staff and a parrot-shaped object, and is framed by long garlands of red, white, yellow and purple flowers. Two green and red parrot figures sit on the throne's corners. No physical people are visible.2018-04-25A gilded deity murti is richly adorned for worship. It wears a tall jewelled crown encrusted with white stones and red and green accents, a crescent ornament at the brow, and a deep blue garment with gold and stone-studded shoulder pieces. Thick white jasmine garlands wrap the figure, interspersed with purple flowers, orange-dotted blossoms and bands of pink, yellow and green thread. A rudraksha mala hangs at the side. The dark maroon drape behind and a blue fabric at the upper right form the backdrop. No people are visible.2016-10-06October 06 20162016-10-06