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A gilded metal murti of a deity seated on a lion-like pedestal, with a black face, tall crown and multiple arms raised in gesture. Long garlands of yellow marigolds with red and purple flowers drape over its shoulders and chest. The figure sits outdoors beneath green trees beside an ornate silver-coloured frame or arch. The gold statue is the sole subject; no people are visible.

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August 22 20092009-08-22Close-up photo of a black-faced deity murti with a gold-plated crown and ornate gold armour, wearing a red bindi on the forehead. Thick garlands of yellow and magenta flowers drape across the chest and shoulders. Part of a gold-coloured arch or structure frames the top of the image, and another gold figure is partly visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2009-08-22Close view of a dark-faced deity murti with a gold crown and gold ornamental jewellery, wearing a bright yellow and magenta marigold garland. The statue's raised hand holds a golden object, possibly a gada or weapon, and a red kumkum mark sits on the forehead. Behind the golden figure is a second gilded statue and a green, leafy background with a pale archway at the top.2009-08-22August 22 20092009-08-22A three-panel collage graphic of temple imagery. The upper left panel shows a close view of a dark stone deity face with a red tilak, wearing a saffron and maroon cloth wrap, gold ornaments and red flower garlands. The lower left panel shows a dark cave-like shrine entrance beneath a large banyan tree with thick aerial roots and a white-washed stone threshold. The right panel shows a full view of a black stone deity murti seated on a golden base, adorned with a red and yellow flower garland, gold armlets and a gold crown-like headdress, set against a pink and red beaded backdrop. No physical people are shown.2010-08-19A dark stone deity murti with a gold-covered crown and gold ornamental armour, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. The face is polished black stone. Layers of yellow, orange-red and purple marigold and rose garlands surround the figure. The image is a close-up photograph of the murti with no people visible.2009-08-22July 08 20152015-07-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi standing in a gilded arched shrine niche against a deep red curtain. The murti wears a tall golden crown, layered gold and silver jewellery, and long garlands of red roses and white flowers. A pink silk cloth drapes the base, with orange and yellow marigolds and red roses arranged in front. To the left a small brass figure sits beside a white flower garland, and on the right a brass oil lamp stands near a brass ceremonial fan. The scene suggests a festival shrine display; no people are visible.2019-04-22 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23A devotee in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap stands with their back to the camera, facing a large gilded deity murti with a dark blue face, multiple arms and red tilak, decorated with garlands of pink and yellow flowers. The gold-painted figure sits on a golden pedestal beside a white ornate arch and green foliage. Another partial figure appears at the lower right edge. The scene suggests darshan or puja before the deity murti.2009-08-22December 23 20092009-12-23A gilded deity murti seated in a silver-framed niche outdoors, surrounded by green leafy trees. The black stone face bears a red tilak mark. The figure is adorned with ornate gold jewellery, a tall decorated crown and multiple arms holding ritual objects. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flowers hang across the chest and lap, with a red flower placed at the base. The gold-plated seat is carved with figures and motifs.2009-08-08