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A photograph of a deity murti, a silver-faced figure in an orange and green silk sari with gold border, adorned with layered silver necklaces and a silver crown, holding a veena-like instrument and a staff-like object. It is framed by a recessed arch of ornate embossed silver, a magenta cloth backdrop, and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white chrysanthemums, purple and magenta flowers and green leaves arranged in concentric arches. No people are visible; the setting is dark at night with a stone platform in front.

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A photograph of a deity murti, a female goddess figure, standing in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and white marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. The murti wears an orange and gold sari with a green border, a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a staff. The shrine is backed by a deep magenta cloth, with rows of similar flower garlands hanging along the right side and a metal staircase visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-10A deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, seated within a golden arched frame draped in red cloth. She wears an orange and green silk sari, a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and jewellery. Dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple, white and green flowers frame the figure, and more garlands hang on the wall behind. The setting appears to be a dimly lit temple or pavilion with metal stairs and fluorescent lights at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-10A deity murti stands under a golden arch, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like flowers, purple and green leaves, and red rose petals. The figure wears a silver-embellished crown, a silver necklace, and an orange and green silk sari, holding a ceremonial fan-like object and a trident-like staff. Red cloth drapes behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears a jewelled crown, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, an orange and green saree with gold border, and holds a veena-like object and a scepter-like staff. It is densely garlanded with yellow and white marigolds, purple flowers, green leaves and red petals arranged in concentric arches, set against a deep maroon cloth. No people are visible.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a heavy silver and jeweled necklace, an orange and green silk sari with gold border, and holds a sword and a small fan-like object. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers, green leaves and scattered red rose petals. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-12-10A 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.2018-04-25December 10 20112011-12-10A night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine-like arched frame. The murti is a standing figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jeweled garments, and a trident-like staff held beside it, all encircled by densely strung garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Ornate gold and red arched canopy carvings surround the scene against a black background.2017-03-02October 04 20112011-10-04A deity murti stands on a green-draped platform framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown, a silver necklace and a silver-toned chest ornament, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A brass lion-head pedestal and brass ceremonial fittings flank the figure, with a red curtain on the left and gilded deity figures in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-28July 11 20132013-07-11