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A golden deity murti. The face has a red tilak and a large nose ring, and a tall black crown or headdress is decorated with gold, red and green jewels. The figure wears a green garment with dense gold necklaces and a red-stoned collar, while white and red flowers, including roses, are arranged around the shoulders. Behind it stands an ornate gold and jewelled backdrop with circular medallion patterns. A caption at the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja. No people are visible.

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October 07 20212021-10-07October 08 20212021-10-08 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Meenakshi, seated under an ornate golden arched backdrop studded with circular gold motifs. The murti wears a tall black and gold crown, a green and red sari-style garment, multiple gold necklaces, and garlands of yellow and red flowers. It holds a golden parrot-headed sceptre or ornament in one hand. A devotee in a brown garment stands at the right edge, partly visible, while a hand holds a small brass lamp in the lower right. The scene reflects a Navaratri puja at a temple setting.2021-10-08 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi is the central subject, adorned in a black crown with gold filigree and red-jewelled ornaments, a green and red sari-like garment, heavy gold necklaces with red stones, and garlands of white chrysanthemums and red roses. She holds a golden parrot or bird-shaped object near the chest. Behind her is an elaborate golden arched backdrop studded with decorative circular motifs. At the right edge, a hand holds a silver aarti or puja plate with a small flame. The caption reads Navaratri 2021 Day 2, Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 08 20212021-10-08 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi is dressed for Navaratri worship at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the head wears a tall black crown with gold and jewelled ornaments. The neck and chest bear layered red stone necklaces, gold coins and a large gold pendant against a green velvet garment. White jasmine garlands with blue and red accents surround the murti, and a small gold vessel stands at its left side. The caption reads Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Deeparadhana offered to Meenakshi.2021-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 08 20212021-10-08A decorated deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a gold crown, heavy gold and ruby jewellery, coin necklace, garlands of white and red flowers, and a green-and-gold garment, seated before a richly embroidered gold and sparkling backdrop. A hand holds a lit oil lamp with a flame near the murti during a puja. The bottom caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 2 - Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja.2021-10-07 +1 copiesA deity murti of the goddess, adorned with a tall gold and jewelled crown, gold necklaces, red and yellow flower garlands and a green velvet blouse, seated before a large ornate golden backdrop studded with decorative motifs. A hand holds a silver lamp with a burning flame and smoke rising, performing an aarti during Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja on Day 2 of Navaratri at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. A red and gold cloth drapes the upper background. No people are visibly seated; only the lamp-holding hand is shown.2021-10-08 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi, its face gilded with red tilak, dark kohl-lined eyes, a nose ring and red-lipped mouth. The elaborate crown is studded with white and red stones, with gold leaf motifs and a black cloth backdrop; flowers in red, pink and white lie in front of the face during a Navaratri Meenakshi Shodashopachara Puja at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. No people are visible.2021-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20212021-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20212021-10-07 +1 copies