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December 27 20192019-12-27December 27 20192019-12-27December 27 20192019-12-27December 27 20192019-12-27Photograph of a richly dressed deity murti of Devi Meenakshi, seated against an ornate gold and red velvet arched backdrop studded with embroidered flower motifs. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a large green stone at the forehead, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a white flower garland, and a magenta and red silk sari with gold border. A green parrot perches on one raised hand, which holds a golden staff, while the other hand rests on a gold lotus or stand. The setting is a temple shrine with gold lattice panels behind.2020-04-27December 27 20192019-12-27A deity murti seated on a gilded throne with a large arched backrest studded with red and white gems in floral patterns. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment with a green-bordered shawl, layered garlands of white and gold, a gold crown, and jeweled gold armlets. A golden lion-faced ornament stands at the left, and a yellow silk cloth drapes the base of the throne. No people are visible in the photograph.2020-04-25December 27 20192019-12-27April 30 20202020-04-30April 19 20182018-04-19 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Venkateshwara, seated under an elaborate arched backdrop covered in red velvet and gold-embroidered panels with floral motifs. The figure wears a golden crown, a heavy gold necklace with red and green stones, and a white flower garland, with a green parrot perched on the left shoulder and the hands holding golden attributes. Red and green silk garments are embellished with gold embroidery. Gold pillars and a golden canopy frame the scene, indicating a temple or ritual decoration. The image shows no physical people apart from a glimpse at the lower edge.2020-04-26A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple setting, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold veil or shawl draped over the head, and a large red and gold fan-shaped halo behind. She wears layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large earrings and a nose ring. Red and white flower garlands hang over her shoulders. Her raised right hand holds a golden ceremonial staff topped with a green parrot-like bird figure, and gold bangles cover her wrist. Carved stone pillars and a red cloth form the background.2011-09-01