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A close view of ornately dressed deity murti statues decorated with jewelled crowns, dark hair with a crescent moon ornament, red and pink embroidered garments, large gem-studded necklaces and glittering red and blue embellishments. The central figure holds a ceremonial implement in one hand and raises an open palm, while a figure on the left wears a maroon turban and red garments. A green backdrop sits behind the statues. The statues are not people; no physical persons are visible.

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September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesDecember 30 20172017-12-30September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesDecember 30 20172017-12-30A richly adorned deity murti is seated on a gold-upholstered throne covered in crystal-studded bands and jewelled roundels. The figure wears a jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a heavy multi-stone necklace and a striped purple and green garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A hand raised beside the figure holds a small object. Behind the throne stand a red draped fabric and ornate silver-gilt carved panels.2016-12-05December 30 20172017-12-30A photograph of a festival utsava murti set on a golden ratha-style seat with a gilded bull (Nandi) head at left. Three metal deity figures sit in the centre, the central one in a red and gold garment with a tall decorated crown, heavy silver jewellery and garlands of white and red flowers arched behind them. A gold brocade cloth drapes the seat front. A large screen at the top left shows a temple tower. Only deity figures are present, with no physical people visible.2018-04-24 +1 copiesOctober 27 20102010-10-27July 12 20132013-07-12March 03 20152015-03-03 +1 copiesPhotograph 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.2020-04-27April 18 20182018-04-18