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September 25 20132013-09-25A gilded metal deity murti stands on a pedestal within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with foliage and mythical animals. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white draped cloth with a silver border. Multiple layered necklaces of red, green and white beads, a large central pendant and rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Red and orange roses and green leaves form a garland around the figure and frame. The statue is a devotional image rather than a living person.2012-04-26A golden metal deity murti is shown in close-up, framed by a gilded ornate arch. It wears a tall crown with floral engraving and a red tilak on the forehead, and is draped in yellow chrysanthemum garlands. Multiple strands of rudraksha beads hang across its chest, along with a gold pendant on a chain. One hand holds a ritual object. Behind it, more rudraksha malas and decorative fabric are visible. No physical people appear in the image.2013-09-25A gilded metal murti of a deity stands within an ornate golden arched shrine niche. The figure wears a tall crown with a white jewelled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and multiple rudraksha malas over a white and pale green cloth. A jewelled necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and a long string of pearls hang across the chest, and one hand holds a ritual object. Red and gold fabric, beaded decorations and rudraksha garlands frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-10-22June 20 20132013-06-20September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a copper-gilt metal murti of a female deity standing in front of an ornate copper prabhavali (arch) with floral and leaf carving. The figure wears a yellow silk sari with a gold zari border, a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a multi-strand diamond-like necklace. A thick garland of yellow marigold-type flowers encircles the figure, and loose petals lie on the red-draped base. Blue and red cloth hangings and temple pillars are visible in the background. No people are present.2010-12-26A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch frame decorated with floral and scroll carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white garment with pale green borders. Long rudraksha mala strands and gold beaded necklaces hang across the chest, and one hand holds a staff-like ceremonial object. Behind it are rows of rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and bright flowers, with yellow marigolds visible at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-09-28April 26 20122012-04-26December 31 20122012-12-31A white-clad deity murti, appearing to be Meenakshi, seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests and a curved arched back. The figure wears a white sari with gold border, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and a gold pendant, and holds a small ceremonial object in one hand. Behind it are white pearl-like garlands, a purple velvet backdrop, yellow and red fabric, and marigold flowers, with a brass vessel at the lower left.2013-06-30A golden metal deity murti in an ornate golden arched frame sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a white and pale green cloth, a crown, and many rudraksha mala necklaces with a large ceremonial necklace and bead garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the throne, with a teal cloth and purple fabric behind it. A smaller white-and-green clad murti sits in front, draped with rudraksha malas. Brass vessels and a brass pot stand nearby. No people are visible.2013-10-12