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Close view of a deity murti dressed in heavy gold ornaments, a large rudraksha mala, a silver-and-jewelled waist belt and a dark cloth, seated before orange and gold drapery with marigold garlands. A small figure in a maroon and yellow sari stands at the right beside brass pooja lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and scattered pink flower petals on brass plates. A partially visible person in white dhoti clothing stands at the left edge. The scene looks like a temple puja setup for a Karthikai Deepam lamp ceremony.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/29/20202020-11-29A decorated Shiva lingam stands in a temple shrine, dressed with a large orange and gold silk cloth behind it, garlands of marigolds and white flowers, and layered gold and jewelled ornaments with a face-like silver adornment and rudraksha mala. A small brass pancha-type lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with a brass kalasha-style vessel, brass lamp stands, a brass pot and rose petals on a tray. A small figure in a maroon and gold sari stands at the right side. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a deity murti during Karthikai Deepam observance.2020-11-29Photo 99178812022-07-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a dark stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi dressed for worship, shown only from the torso up. The murti wears a green blouse, a red and gold silk drape behind it, and layered gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments with rudraksha mala garlands and marigold and flower garlands across the chest and shoulders. A white-and-red tripundra mark with a red bindi is painted on the forehead area. In front are brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a bronze puja container with pink flower offerings, and a carved bronze yantra-shaped base. No people are visible in the frame.2022-02-06Photo 82869472022-06-27 +5 copiesA photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, its head wrapped in a red and gold turban with a decorative gold headpiece and earrings. The figure wears heavy layered jewellery, a deep green and gold embroidered garment, a gold-and-pearl necklace, and long garlands of rudraksha beads with yellow and red flowers. A small statue beside it wears a red and purple silk sari. In front are brass lamps, a brass bell and a golden shivalinga-style yantra on a copper base over a red cloth. No physical people are visible.2022-07-13 +3 copiesA dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed in rich ceremonial adornment inside a temple shrine. It wears a heavy gold necklace with green enamel and pearl-like strands, a golden waist band, a jewelled forehead ornament, and a large garland of rudraksha beads with orange and white flowers. Red and gold silk draping and a yellow-and-maroon silk cloth form the backdrop. In front stand brass cups and a brass yantra-shaped base holding a bronze Shiva lingam pedestal with flower petals. Ritual decoration in the shrine, no people visible.2022-02-14Photo 66802792022-07-12 +3 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/13/20222022-01-13Close view of a deity murti dressed in green silk with a dense layering of gold jewellery, rudraksha mala garlands, and pearl-and-gold necklaces across the chest. A red and gold cloth draped behind, flower garlands in red, yellow and white on the sides, and a brass sri yantra-style base in front with a brass lamp to the left. The forehead bears white tripundra lines with a red stone centre. No people are visible.2022-02-09 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 7/17/20222022-07-17 +5 copiesA decorated deity murti is the central subject, shown as a richly adorned figure with a black face bearing white tripundra markings, draped in red and gold garments and layered gold jewellery. A thick garland of rudraksha beads and orange-yellow flowers encircles the figure. A teal silk cloth with gold border forms the backdrop. Brass lamps and cups stand at left in front of the murti, with a gold shrine-like yantra base at the bottom. To the right, a smaller figure in a blue and red sari with a gold crown sits in the background. A hand holding a lamp is visible at the left edge. No physical people are the main focus.2021-06-13