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A Devi Meenakshi murti is seated on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green, with a pair of brass bells above and parrot ornaments at the sides. The deity wears a pink sari, a blue embellished blouse, a jewelled crown and a golden staff held in one hand. At left, a young man with a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and bangles pours liquid from a silver vessel during the pattabhishekam. Behind them hang tasselled garlands and a painted saffron-and-blue banner. A printed caption reads the event title and a copyright line.

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A photograph of a Devi Meenakshi pattabhishekam in a temple setting with a deep orange-red backdrop. A decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi sits on a golden throne, dressed in a pink sari with blue and gold ornaments, a crown, and holding a golden sceptre. The throne is framed by tall garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and tassels, with two green-and-gold parrot figures and hanging bells above. At the left edge, a priest in white clothing with a white forehead marking and rudraksha mala lifts a small lamp or ritual vessel toward the deity.2022-01-06A decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi seated on a throne is adorned with layered garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers and a golden crown. She holds a golden sceptre and wears a blue and gold outfit with a pink lower garment and an orange sash. Behind her hang brass bells and colourful festoons. In the lower left, a person with white markings on the arms and bare shoulders holds a lit oil lamp toward the murti, performing an aarti for the Devi Meenakshi Pattabhishekam ritual. A printed caption reads Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 19.2022-01-06ADIKAILASA on 1/6/20222022-01-06ADIKAILASA on 1/6/20222022-01-06ADIKAILASA on 1/6/20222022-01-06A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple setting with a red backdrop. On the left, a bare-chested young priest with a white tripundra on his forehead, a brown turban, a white beaded mala and a wooden stick, holds a large white shell-like object. On the right, a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi sits on a throne with a golden crown, a blue and gold embroidered blouse, a pink skirt, a golden sceptre, and a backdrop of flower garlands and tassels. The caption reads Devi Meenakshi Pattabhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021, Day 19.2022-01-06ADIKAILASA on 1/6/20222022-01-06ADIKAILASA on 1/6/20222022-01-06A decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi seated on a throne framed by floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green, with tasselled hangings in multiple colours at either side. The figure wears a royal blue embroidered blouse, a pink sari, an elaborate jewelled crown and a green and orange sash, and holds a golden staff. Two green-and-red parrot ornaments rest near the top of the arch, and a silver vessel with a lit oil lamp is held at left by a hand. Brass bells hang above, against an orange draped backdrop. The image shows abhishekam-related temple decoration, with the figure as a murti rather than a living person.2022-01-06A decorated deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi seated on a throne, adorned with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. She wears a blue choli with gold and jewelled ornaments, a pink skirt, a crown with an orange cloth draped behind, and holds a golden sceptre. Tassel-decorated garlands in red, green, orange, blue and white hang on both sides, with brass bells and green-and-gold parrot ornaments above. A hand at left pours from a silver vessel during the abhishekam, and a red backdrop fills the background. Caption reads Devi Meenakshi Pattabhishekam, Nithyanandotsavam 2021 Day 19.2022-01-06ADIKAILASA on 1/6/20222022-01-06A photograph of a deity murti of Devi Meenakshi seated on a red throne within a decorative arch of floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a deep blue embellished blouse with gold and red jewelled patterns, a pink sari, and heavy necklaces and earrings, and holds a green parrot-like ornament at her side. Ornamental green, orange, blue and red tassel columns frame the image on both sides, with brass bells above. No physical people are visible.2022-01-06