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April 30 2015

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May 07 20172017-05-07A decorated statue of a female deity stands in a gilded arched niche against a red curtain. The murti wears a black crown ornamented with gold and jewelled pieces, gold earrings, a green and gold necklace set with green stones, and a yellow sari with a gold border. She is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses, and holds a green and gold staff topped with a magenta pompom, with leaves tucked around her shoulders. The ornate gold frame and drapery surround the figure in a temple-style setting.2017-11-24April 30 20152015-04-30May 07 20172017-05-07Photograph of a seated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi on a gilded throne decorated with floral garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves. The murti wears a red and white jewelled crown, a green and gold brocade skirt and sari, a red velvet upper garment, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces and armlets. A gold lotus-shaped ornament hangs at the centre of the chest and green peacock-shaped ornaments flank the throne. No physical people are visible.2015-04-22A 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.2015-04-22May 07 20172017-05-07A deity murti is adorned for worship in a gold-framed shrine niche, its golden face framed by a crown and an orange marigold garland. Heavy white jasmine and pink-dotted floral garlands drape the figure, which wears a jewelled necklace with green and blue stones. A colourful parrot figure with red and yellow plumage sits at its side, and a purple cloth falls below. Golden kalasha-style ornaments and floral arrangements fill the foreground.2017-09-21 +1 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27January 08 20152015-01-08May 07 20172017-05-07A richly adorned golden deity murti. The face is gold with a red bindi and the head is crowned with a jewelled headdress and crescent ornament. The body wears a green silk garment heavily covered in gold and jewelled ornaments and necklaces. It is surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine flower garlands with green leaves. A ceremonial staff with pink-and-gold cord stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02