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A dark-stone deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden carved panels with lion and elephant motifs. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a silver-toned layered necklace, and an orange-gold and red sari-style garment with a gold waist belt. Long garlands of pink, red and white flowers hang from its shoulders, and a golden ceremonial kalasha or staff with a fan-like top rests against its left side. A deep red cloth canopy backs the shrine. No people are visible.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA - SarvajnapeetamKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/14/20202020-11-14A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by carved golden lions and foliage. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a silver-and-gold necklace, pink and white flower garlands, and a blue-and-gold patterned dhoti. A gold hand is raised at the left and a gold staff or weapon rests at the right. A small bird perches on a golden finial above the left shoulder, and a deep red curtain hangs behind the figure with a green bolster beneath the arms. A red flower lies at the feet. No physical people are visible.2019-07-15 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti is dressed in a rich silver-and-white jewelled necklace with white beads and a gold crown studded with red and green stones. Pink and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms. Its upraised golden hand is held near a small grey-and-pink parrot perched on the golden arm. Behind it hangs a red drape with a green silk sash and gold arch ornamentation, and gold leaf hangings decorate the sides. A decorated golden ceremonial staff is at the left edge.2019-07-15 +1 copiesA deity murti of Devi Meenakshi stands in a gilded arched niche draped with orange cloth, adorned with a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, red and white garlands and a silver-embroidered sash. The goddess holds a golden sceptre and a parrot-like pet sits at her side. The murti is seated on a yellow silk cloth with orange and white flower arrangements in the foreground, lit against a dark maroon backdrop. Flower garlands hang from the arch. Two small brass figures stand at the lower right, forming a pattern of temple decoration for the Pattabhishekam coronation ritual.2020-05-02A 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.2022-03-15Close photograph of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a tall crown set with pink, green and red jewels and a gold nose ornament. The murti is adorned with a silver-sequined garment, pink, red and white flower garlands, gold ornaments and jewelled earrings. A small silver parrot perches on the left shoulder beside a gold ceremonial vessel, and red draped fabric forms the background.2020-11-14KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/12/20222022-04-12 +5 copiesA 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.2022-04-10A dark-faced deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by ornate gold carved arches and a blue draped backdrop. The figure wears a tall pink and gold crown, heavy silver and diamond-like necklaces, a layered orange and yellow sari-style garment, and a long garland of red and white flowers. Its gold hand holds a golden staff topped by a small parrot perched on it, and the other arm bears gold armlets and a garland of gold coins. This is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are visible.2021-11-21KAILASA in SanJose on 7/15/20192019-07-15 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/19/20202020-10-19