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A decorated metal deity murti of Meenakshi stands in a shrine framed by arches of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands. The murti wears a jewelled white and red crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a magenta and gold-bordered sari and a lavender skirt, and holds a parrot-topped sceptre in one hand. A partially visible devotee in an orange garment is at the lower right edge of the frame. The scene is a festival-style alankaram of the goddess, with no visible a person candidate.

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A silver-finished deity murti of a goddess stands framed in a dense arch of marigolds, roses and greenery in yellow, red, white and purple. She wears an ornate white and red jeweled crown, layered gold and jeweled necklaces, and a magenta silk sari with gold zari border over an orange cloth. She holds a lotus-like object in one raised hand. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. Only a partial head edge of a viewer appears at the bottom right, so no physical people are clearly visible as the main subject.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 24 20132013-12-24December 26 20132013-12-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi, standing in front of an arch of yellow, red and white flower garlands. The murti wears a tall ornate crown with red and white gemstone work, a red and gold sari, a purple silk skirt, layered gold necklaces and a white flower garland. On the left edge, a person with bare arm and white vibhuti markings on the arm holds a silver aarti lamp with bright flames toward the murti, performing aarti. Metallic floral decorations and a brass panel frame the lower right.2013-12-25A metal deity murti seated in a decorated shrine, covered in fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with leafy greens framing the arch behind it. The murti wears an ornate silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces with green and pink stones, large earrings, and a magenta dhoti with orange-gold shawl. Its hands are raised in a blessing gesture. No people are visible, only the decorated murti and the floral arrangement.2013-07-11April 05 20122012-04-05A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess is seated and heavily decorated with concentric arcs of marigold and white jasmine garlands in orange, yellow and red. She wears an ornate golden crown set with green stones, a red blouse, layered gold necklaces and a purple silk drape with a large golden breastplate of jewelled pendants. A second decorated metal figure with a jewelled headdress is partly visible at the right edge. The garlands frame the image and a gold canopy is visible at the top. No physical people are visible.2012-04-05A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a floral arch of yellow, red, white and pink marigold garlands. The figure wears a tall white and red beaded crown, a pink silk sari with gold border, a lavender skirt, layered pearl and jasmine necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one raised hand. No living people are visible; the scene is a festival decoration of the murti, with a green foliage backdrop above.2013-12-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing within an arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands. The figure wears an ornate white and gold crown with red and green gem studs, a pink and gold brocade sari, a lavender silk skirt drape, and layered white flower and pearl necklaces. Its raised hand holds a conch shell. The murti is framed by marigold and rose garlands and green foliage behind it.2013-12-26December 25 20132013-12-25A metal deity murti of a goddess stands at the centre of an elaborately decorated shrine, framed by arching garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigold-type flowers, pink petals and purple blossoms. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy silver-toned necklace and layered garlands, and a red silk sari with gold zari borders. Her raised hands hold a lotus-like object and a yellow fruit. A golden ornate throne or canopy edge appears at lower left. No physical people are visible.2011-11-28