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March 03 20132013-03-03Photo 11727459A golden deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with green and gold brocade. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red-maroon silk sari with a gold border, layered necklaces of turquoise, white and red stones, and large earrings. Red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet, and yellow marigold strands rest at the base on a red silk cloth. The hands are raised in blessing and hold ceremonial staffs. No people are visible.2012-04-23A large golden deity murti, a standing female form, dominates the frame before an ornate gold arched backdrop with repoussé floral and scroll patterns. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown decorated with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, layered necklaces of turquoise, red and white beads and pendants, and a red-and-maroon silk sari. Long red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet, and the raised hands hold ceremonial implements. A green silk drape with gold motifs sits behind the figure, and a red cloth covers the base with a few marigold blossoms at the bottom. No people are visible.2012-04-23May 01 20122012-05-01A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a golden shrine niche draped with orange silk. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, a red and gold sari, and heavy white and gem-set necklaces. She is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, and yellow flower heaps lie at her base. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is none.2013-09-05 +1 copiesA golden metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate gilded arch backdrop with a green and gold brocade cloth behind it. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with pink and green stone work and a red headcloth, plus layered necklaces of white and turquoise beads and a red and white garland. Its orange-and-maroon sari has a gold border, and red and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders and waist. Two hands are raised in blessing and a rod-like attribute is held at the sides, with a red cloth draped in the foreground. No people are visible.2012-04-23December 24 20092009-12-24A decorated metal deity murti of Meenakshi stands in a shrine framed by arches of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands. The murti wears a jewelled white and red crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a magenta and gold-bordered sari and a lavender skirt, and holds a parrot-topped sceptre in one hand. A partially visible devotee in an orange garment is at the lower right edge of the frame. The scene is a festival-style alankaram of the goddess, with no visible a person candidate.2013-12-25December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 25 20092009-12-25November 26 20172017-11-26 +1 copies