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A black stone murti of Meenakshi, a goddess form, stands in a gilded arched shrine with a red backdrop. She wears a green silk sari with magenta and gold borders, a silver-toned jewelled crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and armlets, and holds a sugarcane-like staff topped with a small shivalinga emblem in one hand. Pink and red flower petals are scattered at her feet. In front are brass oil lamps, a brass plate of betel leaves and limes, and a plate with two lit lamps and petals. A small brass-and-green figure stands to the right. No people are visible. An illuminated EXIT sign is on the wall at upper left.

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A black stone murti of a goddess stands in a gold-embossed arched shrine niche backed by a deep red cloth. She wears a green sari with pink and gold borders, silver jewellery including a large necklace, earrings and a chest ornament, and a silver crown. She holds a sugarcane or staff-like object topped with a striped tip in one hand. Small oil lamps flicker on the ledge in front, and a small doll-like figure in a green dress sits on a wooden stool at the lower right. No people are visible.A large black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine niche with blue draped backdrop. The figure wears a bright green silk sari with magenta and gold border, layered gold and silver necklaces, a large round gold pendant, jewelled crown and earrings, and holds a tall staff with a white and red marking in its raised hand. A small golden figure in green stands on a gold stool at the right base. A red poinsettia plant sits in a gold pot at left, and scattered flower petals lie on the dark platform.A black stone murti of a goddess stands in a gilded arched shrine niche, dressed in a green and yellow silk sari with a blue blouse and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled belt, and a crown with gemstones. A pink flower rests in one hand and pink blossoms lie at the feet on a black pedestal. A smaller figure in a green and gold dress stands at the lower right beside the base. Gold ornate frame, beige drapery, an exit sign and a wall heater are visible.2022-05-08 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti of Meenakshi stands in a gilded arched shrine niche with carved golden floral and figural framing. The murti wears a green and gold silk sari with a checked pattern, a tall crown, a large white and red stone necklace, layered garlands and pink flower offerings. A small brass oil lamp tray with lit lamps sits on the marble platform in front, and an incense burner is beside the base. A smaller green-clad figure rests on a red cloth-draped stand to the right. An exit sign is visible on the wall above. No people are present.2022-02-27A dark stone deity murti of Devi, styled as Meenakshi, stands in an ornate gilded arched niche against a red cloth backdrop. She wears a green and gold-bordered sari, silver jewellery, a tall crown, and holds a sugarcane stalk with a parrot-like motif in one hand. A hand in the foreground, wearing a gold bangle, holds a gold oil lamp towards the shrine. Flower petals lie at the base, and a small brass plate with lit oil lamps sits in front. A smaller doll-like figure in green and gold stands to the right. The scene is a puja at the shrine.KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 2/27/20222022-02-27A dark stone murti of a standing goddess, Meenakshi, is displayed inside an ornate gilded arch within a temple hall. She wears a green and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown, layered gold and blue-stone necklaces, a waist belt and bangles, and holds a parrot on one raised hand. Flowers lie at her feet on a black pedestal, and a small figure in green and red stands at the lower right. The photo shows a deity display during a ritual decoration.2022-05-08 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch in a temple-like room with red walls. The murti wears a silver crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a gold and green silk garment, and a fresh garland of pink and orange roses. Its right hand is raised holding a flower-like object, and the left hand hangs at its side. Below, a black pedestal holds marigold and pink flower offerings, and a row of brass oil lamps with lit flames stands at the front. A pink flower arrangement wrapped in green and gold cloth sits at the right. An exit sign and a maroon curtain appear at the left edge.2020-10-18A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche inside a temple room. The figure wears a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink and red silk sari draped over the body. White and red flower garlands hang from its shoulders to the base. Its raised hand holds a staff-like object. Marigold-coloured and white flower petals lie scattered on the black pedestal, and a smaller figure in orange and purple attire stands at the right edge. A gold-curtained doorway and a red EXIT sign are on the left wall. No people are visible.2024-08-25Test PicturesKAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 12/27/20202020-12-27A black stone deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched niche against a maroon wall. The figure wears a jeweled crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, a green and gold silk garment, and a rose garland. Its right hand is raised and it holds a stylized bird-headed staff. Brass oil lamps burn in a row before a black pedestal decorated with marigolds and rose petals. A small pink flower arrangement sits to the right on a purple cloth. No people are visible.2020-10-18