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Close-up photograph of a richly decorated metal deity murti adorned for worship. The face is gold-toned with a red tilak on the forehead, red lips and large stylised eyes. It wears an elaborate crown of pearls, red beads and red and green stone medallions, with a dark cloth beneath and jewelled earrings. Behind it a gold-embroidered backdrop studded with multicoloured flower-shaped stones and a red fabric wall. White flower garlands lie at the base, and a red gemstone-set necklace is visible at the bottom.

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April 30 20202020-04-30September 22 20182018-09-22April 25 20152015-04-25 +1 copiesApril 30 20202020-04-30May 07 20172017-05-07April 27 20202020-04-27 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a tall maroon velvet crown densely embroidered with white pearls, gold thread, blue and green stones and a red teardrop centrepiece, with a pearl tassel hanging at the side. The face has a red bindi, a red-tipped nose stud and a red-lipped smile. Layered white pearl and gem necklaces and a gold pendant with green stones cover the chest, and gold ornaments with pearl-beaded pendants hang at the ears. In the lower left a gold ceremonial object and a red and gold patterned silk cloth are visible. The backdrop is a painted foliage and tree-trunk scene.December 23 20182018-12-23October 18 20182018-10-18A richly adorned deity murti seated on an ornate throne covered in red and gold embellishments. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red and green stones and pearl bead work, a dark velvet garment with red sleeves, and layered gold and gemstone necklaces with white jasmine garlands. The left hand holds a green leaf-shaped object while the right hand rests in a gesture with gold ornaments. A pink and purple silk skirt with gold border and jewelled waist ornaments completes the dress. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2020-04-30A gilded deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi, seen close up against a richly embellished golden arch. She wears a tall jewelled golden crown set with red, green and white stones, a black velvet band beneath it, and large round gold earrings. Her chest is covered by an elaborate jewelled necklace and bodice in red, green and white stones with ornamental ornaments. Her raised gilded hands hold ceremonial items, and pink flower garlands drape over her shoulders. Behind her, red velvet and gold filigree panels frame the image, with a crescent moon motif at the left edge. No people are visible.2020-04-30