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A photograph of a temple altar with a white marble deity murti standing within a golden arched frame, adorned with a crown, multiple strands of beads and a red bindi. The murti is backed by a purple cloth with white pearl garlands and a gold-bordered maroon sash. Yellow and red flower garlands frame the altar, and a teal cloth with gold-bordered yellow fabric surrounds it. In the foreground are brass and silver ritual vessels, a brass lamp, a kalasha-type pot and a plate with white flowers, with a sliver of an orange-robed person at the left edge.

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June 30 20132013-06-30A white-clad deity murti, appearing to be Meenakshi, seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests and a curved arched back. The figure wears a white sari with gold border, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and a gold pendant, and holds a small ceremonial object in one hand. Behind it are white pearl-like garlands, a purple velvet backdrop, yellow and red fabric, and marigold flowers, with a brass vessel at the lower left.2013-06-30July 06 20132013-07-06July 16 20132013-07-16A golden metal deity murti in an ornate golden arched frame sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a white and pale green cloth, a crown, and many rudraksha mala necklaces with a large ceremonial necklace and bead garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the throne, with a teal cloth and purple fabric behind it. A smaller white-and-green clad murti sits in front, draped with rudraksha malas. Brass vessels and a brass pot stand nearby. No people are visible.2013-10-12May 17 20132013-05-17March 29 20132013-03-29May 11 20132013-05-11A gilded metal deity murti stands on a throne-like peetha framed by a golden arch, dressed in a white sari with a gold border and layered red, green and multicolored bead necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the sides, and a dark navy embroidered cloth with gold and jewel-toned motifs hangs behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, a lamp, a bowl and a small brass cup, plus folded red and green silk cloths and white flowers. The setting suggests a puja arrangement; no people are visible.2013-04-06May 03 20132013-05-03A photograph of a ritual worship setup before a decorated golden throne (peetha) draped with red, purple and blue fabrics and garlanded with red and yellow flowers. Two small silver-clad deity murti stand on the throne, one in a white garment with a multi-strand bead necklace and the other in a white dress with a pendant necklace. Before them on a metal table are brass and silver vessels, a kalasha-style pot, small bowls of kumkum and offerings, a white flower, incense sticks and a lit oil lamp beside a silver tray holding a folded red and black cloth with tassels and a jeweled band. Gold-framed panels and a standing figure in a yellow dhoti appear at the edges. No people are visible.2013-09-12A bronze-toned deity murti stands within an ornate copper-coloured arched frame on a red draped platform. The figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, layered beaded necklaces, a red pendant and a tall crown. A smaller seated white-clad figure with rudraksha-style beads sits beside it. In front, brass kalasha pots, a small brass cup, a lit oil lamp with flame, and a silver offering dish with covered lid rest on a table. Bright red cloth, a patterned gold-and-jewel-embellished backdrop and garlands of white flowers complete the setting. No people are visible apart from a partial hand at the left edge.2013-05-13