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November 22 2015

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February 24 20152015-02-24 +1 copiesNovember 07 20132013-11-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti is seated on a golden lion-supported throne backed by an ornate golden arch with a teal cloth niche. The murti wears a tall golden crown with red jewel accents, a red and gold garment, and layered gold necklaces. It is heavily adorned with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands, with green leaves between them. A mint-green silk cloth drapes below the seat. A white floor-standing air conditioner stands at the right edge. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity display, with no visible person.2015-02-25October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti set on a central stage. A standing metal figure with a tall crown and a pointed spear or staff stands between two smaller female figures wearing crowns and gold-bordered saris in orange and gold. The central figure is draped in long garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers, and a golden peacock-like vahana sits at the base on a purple cloth. Behind them is an ornate gold arched frame with floral and scrollwork carvings, flanked by a deep red curtain and turquoise drapes. No living people are visible.2014-04-13A photograph of an ornate golden vahana-style festival vehicle with a large gilded bull (nandi) in front, supporting a decorated golden canopy. At the centre sits a deity murti dressed in white and gold with a golden crown, flanked by two smaller figures adorned with jewellery, all draped with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A gold-embroidered brocade cloth hangs from the platform. A gilded lion stands to the left beside a red cushioned seat, and a plain room with a window and a fan is behind. No people are visible.2015-11-24January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02October 11 20132013-10-11A decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi seated on a gilded throne with lion-like carved armrests and a gold backrest. The figure wears a tall ornate crown in red, white and gold, a red and gold bodice with a large jewelled necklace and pendant, and a green and gold brocade skirt. Thick garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds drape the throne and figure, with green-and-gold peacock-feather style ornaments at the shoulders.2015-04-22November 08 20132013-11-08