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April 28 2008

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A deity murti is decorated for worship, standing in a gilded arched frame draped with garlands of yellow, green, red, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-white bindi, crystal and gold necklaces, and a pink and green silk garment with a red-stoned collar. Its raised gold hand holds a small gold object, and a smaller golden figure with a blue cloth stands at the lower right. A jeweled black ceremonial vehicle with a crescent emblem appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2008-04-27A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with thick garlands of yellow, red, white, green and orange flowers. The figure wears a crown with a trident-like ornament, a flower in the hair, a pink-and-maroon garment and a heavy silver-and-jewelled necklace with pink and white flower garlands. Golden arms hold a ceremonial staff and a sword-like object. Roses and peach flowers surround a maroon-draped altar with a golden cloth, and three small brass shrines sit at the base. No people are visible.2008-05-12A deity murti stands in an ornate golden arch framed by a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, green, red, white and maroon. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy layered gold and gemstone necklace, earrings, and a pink and green sari-style garment. Its raised hand holds a gold implement and the other arm rests on a gold staff. Red curtains hang behind, and small brass lamps and a figure stand at the base. No living people are visible.2008-04-27A tall standing deity murti of a goddess is the central subject, framed by a gilded arched niche against a black background. The figure wears a red sari with a green and gold checked cloth at its base, heavy silver jewellery including layered necklaces and a jewelled waist ornament, a crown with a crescent, and a nose ring. Its hands hold golden implements. It is draped in garlands of yellow flowers with red, green, maroon and white ribbons. Two smaller gold-coloured figures stand beside it, one in a blue sari with gold ornaments. The murti is decorated for display in a temple or hall setting.2007-11-26May 12 20082008-05-12October 08 20132013-10-08A gilded deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched shrine, richly adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers and green leaves. It holds a pink-and-green object in one hand and wears a teal and gold draped skirt. Oil lamps glow in the background, and a dark cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2017-12-02 +1 copiesA 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 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.2018-04-25A metal deity murti stands in front of a golden hooded canopy, dressed in a green and gold silk garment with a magenta lower cloth. It wears a jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, earrings and armlets, and is garlanded with yellow chrysanthemum strands and red and orange roses. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure is an image rather than a person, and no physical people are clearly visible in the frame.2013-10-07 +1 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01December 02 20172017-12-02