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A photograph of a temple altar dominated by a standing deity murti of Devi Meenakshi in a bright magenta and gold sari with a golden crown and ornate jewellery, set in a gilded arch with a golden kalasha-like crown above. Brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand flank the shrine. In the foreground, a bowl of mixed fresh vegetables and fruit, including cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, bananas and greens, is arranged on yellow cloth beside a small kalasha and packaged items. On the right, a standing person in white and gold clothing holds a dark cloth banner printed with trident and sacred symbol motifs. The deity is the central focus of a puja offering.

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KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/13/20222022-04-13A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep magenta backdrop and a garland-draped frame of white and orange flowers. The murti wears a pink and teal silk skirt with a gold zari border, a jewelled gold necklace and armlets, and a crown-like headdress. It holds a trident in one hand. In front stands a large brass bowl filled with lit oil lamps, and a smaller brass figure and green cloth lie at the lower left. The setting suggests a temple shrine arrangement with a puja display.2022-03-08KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/21/20222022-02-21 +19 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/7/20222022-02-07KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/1/20222022-02-01 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/19/20222022-01-19A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in an arched shrine niche with a pink backdrop. The figure wears a magenta skirt with teal and gold trim, gold jewellery and a gold crown, and holds a trident. Garlands of orange and white flowers drape the arch, a bowl of yellow flowers sits on a pedestal below, and red roses stand in a vase at the right. Sparkling gold tree-like motifs decorate the top of the background.2022-02-02KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/14/20222022-02-14 +1 copiesA deity murti is seated in a gilded arched shrine decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. The figure has multiple arms, holds a trident and other objects, and wears a crown, heavy gold necklaces and a magenta and teal silk skirt with gold border. In front stands a brass bowl filled with petals and a small brass lamp on a green cloth, with a small handwritten card reading 'Please Do Not Touch the Deities' at the base. No physical people are visible.2022-01-30KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/11/20222022-02-11KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/29/20202020-11-29A golden deity murti seated in a shrine alcove, dressed in a magenta silk sari-style garment with gold zari border and teal drape, wearing ornate gold jewelry and a crown with a trident-like emblem. Garlands of orange and white flowers hang around the alcove. In front, a brass platter holds a small silver cup, brass oil lamps and pink rose petals on a green cloth. Fresh roses and white orchids sit in vases at left and right. No people are visible.2022-01-13