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A decorated metal murti of a four-armed deity seated on a golden coiled serpent base beneath a canopy of golden multi-headed cobra hoods. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, white dhoti and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a veena. Two smaller consort figures flank him, adorned with crowns and jewelled necklaces in red and purple saris. The murti is garlanded with red, yellow and white roses and marigolds, and draped with a gold cloth with green borders. Background shows a red wall and a dark signboard.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a figure playing a long stringed instrument, flanked by two female figures in blue silk saris with silver-embellished garments, under a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy. Red and white rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands frame the group on a gilded base. No living people are visible; the subjects are metal statues on a ceremonial platform beneath a corrugated roof.2011-09-09Photo 11682558 +1 copiesA photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a golden throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red roses. The central murti wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold silk garment, and holds a large golden veena. Two smaller gold murtis flank it on either side, wearing jewelled crowns, gold necklaces and red and teal garments, with a golden hooded canopy above.2014-09-26June 09 20112011-06-09October 14 20122012-10-14September 26 20142014-09-26September 30 20112011-09-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a standing figure with a tall crown and green-jewelled necklace, flanked by two female figures in blue and teal silk sarees with gold borders. The central figure is draped in a blue silk cloth over a golden base, and a five-headed golden serpent hood arches above. The murti is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves. A pink satin cloth lies at the bottom. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.2013-12-24Photo 11691644February 22 20132013-02-22 +2 copiesA deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, adorned with white and red floral garlands and a large golden serpent (naga) rising behind it. The central figure wears a pink and maroon garment, a tall crown, and layered white and red necklaces. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also in pink and maroon with crowns and garlands, set against green and white floral arrangements. A copper kalasha sits at the base beside the golden snake's coiled form, and the shrine is framed in gold trim with a red and gold cloth below.2011-06-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair for a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam celebration. A standing deity on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold dhoti, layered gold necklaces and holds a long golden staff, with white and yellow jasmine garlands wrapped around the figures. Beside him, a smaller female deity with a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown and heavy stone necklaces stands before an ornate gilded arch. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves decorate the setting, and a gold-coloured tiered background frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-04-30