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February 22 2013

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A metal deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a tall jeweled crown, a white jasmine garland draped from shoulder to hip, and red roses at the sides. The figure wears a royal blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a green-stone waist belt. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it rises a large gold hooded backdrop, with a red cloth on the left edge.2013-02-22A gilded deity murti, adorned for worship, is framed closely by red roses, white chrysanthemum garlands and yellow marigold strands. The figure wears a tall crown set with white stones and green and red gems, a jewelled headpiece over its forehead, and layered necklaces of diamond-like stones, pearls and red gems over a dark green garment. It holds a golden trident-topped staff in its raised left hand. A faint purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-01June 17 20092009-06-17A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28Close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti of Meenakshi adorned for festival worship. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and jewelled earrings. Its gold hand is raised and red-and-white roses and mixed flowers form garlands around it, with green leaves above. No people are visible.2013-04-17 +2 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a copper-faced deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and an ornate multi-gem necklace over a pink-and-gold garment. Its gold hand holds a gold-and-green object near a blue curtain, and white jasmine garlands with red flowers hang around the figure. Stone wall and gold trim frame the background. No physical people are visible.2013-04-29October 01 20112011-10-01A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands on a gold arched pedestal against a teal wall and dark curtain. She wears a silver crown, blue silk sari with gold borders, layered red and white flower garlands, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a silver hand-object. A green parrot figure is perched at her shoulder, and a green and gold silk cloth drapes behind her. A partially visible person stands at the lower right edge.2013-05-12A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-05A decorated deity murti stands against dark red drapery. The figure wears an elaborate crown of white pearls, red coral beads and gold medallions, with a golden face mask, jewelled earrings and layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Red roses and white jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. The garment is a blue silk sari with a purple border and gold brocade. It holds pink lotuses in both hands, with a gold hand-shaped implement at one side. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-10-02Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. It wears an ornate crown set with white stones and red and green gems, and a jewelled necklace with a large pink-red centre stone. Strands of white jasmine garlands and red, green and yellow floral garlands drape over its shoulders. It holds a jewelled object in one raised hand, and bokeh lights and red fabric blur in the background. No physical people are visible.2014-06-28 +1 copies