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A photograph of a temple shrine with a standing metal deity murti dressed in an orange-red garment with a purple-bordered hem, wearing a jeweled crown and gold necklaces. It stands before a gold-embossed backdrop and beside a shivalinga-like stone form draped with a red cloth and a gold band. Pink-edged white rose petals are scattered across a stainless steel ledge in the foreground, and a blue cloth with gold border and white flower garland hang behind. No people are visible.

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A bronze deity murti stands upright in front of a temple backdrop of carved stone figures and a pink-and-gold draped cloth. The murti wears an orange-rust silk garment, a crown set with white stones, a large jewelled necklace with red and white beads, and a layered white-stone necklace. Its right hand holds a jewelled ornamental stem with red and green stones, and a red-and-gold bangle is on the raised wrist. Scattered yellow and purple flower petals lie on the dark stone platform at its feet. No people are visible.2024-10-19A photograph of a bronze-finished deity murti standing before a dark stone pedestal. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown set with red and white stones, a jeweled forehead ornament, stone-set earrings, layered stone-studded necklaces and a green-and-white pendant. It wears an orange-red silk garment with a purple and gold border, and holds a tall cup-shaped object in one raised hand. Behind it, a pink and gold brocade cloth hangs over the upper frame, and a purple-tinted image is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2024-12-16A bronze deity murti stands on a dark stone pedestal before a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears an orange silk garment with gold zari borders and a gold ornate chest piece, and a jewelled gold crown with red and green stones tops black braided hair. A red bindi marks the forehead. In the raised right hand it holds a ceremonial vessel or staff. Behind it, a seated figure draped in green and gold brocade fabric is partly visible. A gold-bordered cloth lies on the lower ledge in front of the stone base.2022-06-11 +1 copiesJune 16 20132013-06-16Photo 99235062022-05-09 +1 copiesA gilded bronze murti of the goddess Meenakshi stands on a brass base, dressed in an orange silk skirt with black and gold brocade borders and a gold-and-red jewelled necklace and waist chain. She wears a tall ornate golden crown with a red stone, a black head covering, a red bindi, and holds a golden parrot-topped sceptre in one hand, while the other hangs at her side. A purple silk cloth with gold border drapes behind, and white flowers rest at the base on a green cloth. No physical people are visible.2022-06-11 +1 copiesA small metal murti of a standing figure stands on a gilded pedestal before an ornately carved golden throne-like backdrop with a crown above. The figure wears a white dhoti with pink-red border, an orange-brown upper cloth with gold trim, gold chain and jewelled earrings, and holds a ceremonial staff. Scattered red rose petals, an orange rose and green leaves lie on a stainless steel table, with a dark maroon velvet curtain behind.2026-01-05A metal deity murti stands on a dark stone pedestal in front of an ornate gilded backdrop carved with floral and scroll patterns. The figure has a tall black hair bun topped with a gold jewelled ornament, a red forehead mark, and wears a red and gold silk garment with a white undergarment, gold waist belts and gold necklaces. Its right hand is raised holding a small object. Red rose petals are scattered across the stainless steel surface in front, and at the lower left a gold-bordered red and gold cloth draped over a white cloth is visible.2024-11-21A small metal deity murti of a female figure stands before an ornate gilded throne-like backdrop with repoussé floral and scrollwork patterns. The murti wears a magenta-red silk garment with a gold zari border, a gold-and-red choli, a red-stone necklace and jewelled chest garland, and a tall black hair bun with a bindi on the forehead. One hand holds a small object near the face. Fresh pink, red and yellow rose petals are scattered on a metal tray in the foreground, and a red cloth lies at the lower left. An orange tassel hangs at the right against a dark maroon wall. No people are visible.2025-12-21A standing metal deity murti, appearing silver-bronze, dressed in a deep maroon sari with a narrow decorative border and draped over the shoulder. The figure wears a tall crown set with red and clear stones, a gold multi-strand necklace and a gold hip belt of leaf-shaped pendants, and holds a small vessel or lamp in the left hand while the right arm hangs down. The murti stands on a round metal pedestal with white garlands and scattered pink flower petals. Behind it is a large repoussé gold-toned metal panel with floral and foliage relief. Two bangles hang on the base near the feet. No people are visible.2026-03-01Photo 82879782022-09-05 +1 copiesA small bronze deity murti stands on a dark stone pedestal in a shrine, draped in a golden-orange silk garment with woven gold patterns and pink borders. It wears a tall ornate crown set with jewels, a black hair bun, a red tilak on the forehead, layered white and red floral garlands, and holds a small brass vessel in one raised hand. Pink and red rose petals are scattered around its base and on a red cloth in front. Behind it hangs a yellow silk drape with blue borders. No people are visible; the page refers to daily temple activities at KAILASA Houston, but no swami is depicted.2025-07-25