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Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti with white-outlined eyes and two protruding white fangs, wearing a yellow-ochre forehead band with a red vertical tilak mark. Its head is adorned with fresh green leaves, white blossoms, pink flowers and sprigs of greenery. Beneath the chin sit a yellow bud, pink and white flowers, and a sparkling rhinestone-studded blue garment with a jeweled collar. The dark carved stone backdrop and gold-toned metalwork behind suggest a temple shrine setting. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti, identified by its fanged white teeth, white-rimmed eyes, yellow forehead band and red tilak as a Kalabhairava-style form. Fresh pink flowers, green leaves and white blossoms are arranged across its head, and a strand of lime-green fruit lines the left edge. The murti wears a blue garment with silver embellished ornamentation and a red floral garland, set before a gilded and dark carved backdrop with a small sun-face motif at the top.2021-05-01A black stone deity murti of the goddess is decorated for worship, adorned with a crown and jeweled ornaments set with red and green stones, multi-strand necklaces, and a bright green garment. Garlands of white and yellow flowers, red roses and green leaves frame the figure, and a red tilak marks the forehead above a yellow band. The murti stands before a gold-patterned backdrop. No people are visible.2022-02-04June 09 20152015-06-09A dark stone deity murti. It wears an ornate silver-toned crown set with red and green stones, a yellow-gold headband, a red tilak and a nose ring. Its neck is covered with layered jewelled necklaces in red, green and white, and it wears a green garment. Fresh white and yellow chrysanthemum-style flowers, red roses and green leaf garlands surround the head and shoulders, with a red floral ornament on the chest. Two large jewelled silver-toned arm ornaments flank the figure against a gold brocade backdrop, consistent with alankaram decoration.2022-02-04Close-up photo of a dark black stone deity murti face with yellow-ochre painted forehead markings and a red kumkum bindi. The murti wears a jewelled golden crown with pearl drops, a gold nose ring set with red stones and pearl tassels, and several layers of gold bead necklaces over a blue and gold brocade cloth. White jasmine flower garlands frame the face on both sides. No people are visible.2025-04-02Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti, Devi Meenakshi, with a polished dark face. It wears a jewelled crown set with red and green stones, a gold headband with white beads, white vertical and dot markings on the forehead and cheeks, a red bindi, and a jewelled nose ring. Large ornate earrings with red and white stones hang from the ears, and a gold necklace and layered stone jewellery sit below. White flowers and orange marigold garlands frame the figure against a pink and blue silk cloth.2020-10-18Feb 4 2022 sripuram2022-02-04Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a carved face, painted forehead marks in yellow and red, and a gold nose ornament. It wears a red and gold draped cloth, a gold chain with a small bell-shaped pendant, and a leafy green garland with a pink rose on top of the head. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and pink roses decorate the figure, and an ornate gold-toned frame sits behind it. Partial orange cloth appears at the lower right edge.September 14 20092009-09-14Close-up photograph of a black stone murti of Devi Meenakshi, a goddess form, decorated for Pattabhishekam. The face is dark with white urdhva pundra style markings, a red and gold bindi on the forehead, and a red-and-white dotted tilak. She wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and blue stones and a pearl-edged band, large jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring with a chain, and a gold choker. White flower garlands and a silver-and-gold embroidered garment cover her shoulders, with an orange drape behind. No physical people are visible.2020-05-02 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti decorated for worship, with a pointed conical crown, gold-painted and red-marked forehead, and a large gold nose ring. It is draped in an orange cloth with a red and gold-bordered shawl, wears gold chains and a rose at the chest, and is framed by thick garlands of pink flowers with a yellow chrysanthemum atop the head. A trident-like weapon rests at the left side. Only the deity is visible; no physical people are present.July 27 20192019-07-27