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A decorated temple shrine holds a dark stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi standing within an ornate gold arch framed by deep red drapery. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a heavy white and silver necklace, and is garlanded with red, white and yellow flower malas; a gold sceptre-like staff rests in its hand. Two shirtless priests in white dhotis perform puja at the foot of the shrine, one at left and one at right, with bowed heads and offering vessels. Brass lamps topped with birds flank the altar, and marigold, rose and lotus floral arrangements fill the platform. Several devotees' heads are visible at the lower edge, seated in front of the altar during the Meenakshi Tirukalyanam celebration.

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