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Photograph of a temple deity murti standing in a golden arched shrine niche with carved lion figures and a green silk backdrop. The dark-faced deity wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold necklaces, a pink and gold silk dhoti, and garlands of red flowers with white blossoms. One hand is raised in blessing and the other holds a golden staff. A small bird perches on the raised hand. A brass oil lamp burns at the base, and green draped cloth surrounds the platform. No physical people are visible.

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Photo 82857962022-06-11A black-stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi stands in a gilded arched shrine niche framed by carved golden lion and floral reliefs. She wears an ornate gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a pink and green silk sari, and garlands of red and white flowers. A pink drape hangs behind her, and her gold hand implements are raised. No people are visible in the image.2022-04-10KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/16/20222022-01-16November 14 20212021-11-14KAILASA in SanJose on 7/15/20192019-07-15 +1 copiesA dark-complexioned deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched niche draped with teal and green silk, photographed in a temple setting. The murti wears a jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a large layered gold and stone necklace, orange-and-cream striped garments, and white floral garlands. It holds a golden staff topped with a small perched bird in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, with white vibhuti-style markings on the forehead. This appears to be a murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, as described on the page. No people are visible.2024-03-10A dark-complexioned deity murti of Maha Lakshmi sits on a decorated throne, wearing an ornate silver crown and heavy silver and gold jewellery. She wears a magenta sari with gold border and sequined gold drape, holds a golden pot pouring gold coins, and is garlanded with white and red flowers. Gold-and-silver throne backdrop with teal and pink cloth and white swan figures at the sides.2020-11-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 7/15/20192019-07-15 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/6/20222022-02-06A dark-faced deity murti in a gilded arched shrine niche, adorned with heavy silver and gold jewellery, a tall golden crown, a green and gold sari-like garment, and red and white flower garlands. Its face bears white eye and forehead markings. A bare arm of a priest reaches in from the left to hold an oil lamp or aarti flame near the murti, with several flames burning on the lamp. The niche is framed by ornate gold carvings of animals and flowers against a deep purple curtain.2022-03-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a black-faced deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche with a maroon velvet backdrop. The figure wears a gold crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a green and gold dhoti, and holds a gold kalasha-like object in one hand. Red and white flower garlands drape the figure and the niche, and a small parrot perches on the upper left of the shrine. Ornately carved gold elephant and lion reliefs frame the arch. No people are visible.2022-03-15A black stone deity murti of Lakshmi Narayana-style Vishnu form stands in a gilded arched shrine against a red velvet backdrop, dressed in a magenta and gold silk skirt with a zari border, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and garlands of red roses and white flowers. Its raised gold hands hold a conch and a lotus stalk, and a gold crown with a crescent moon sits on its head. Before it stand small metal utsava murtis, a plate of bananas, apples and oranges, scattered rose petals, and steel bowls of offerings such as sweets, rice and fruit.2022-05-08 +1 copies