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A deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi is decorated with green vegetables and beans arranged in a fan shape, pink flower garlands, and a red-and-white bead necklace, with a gold filigree backdrop behind the figure. Behind it stands a woman in a dark red headwrap, teal blouse and beaded necklaces, smiling, between red-and-green decorative panels and pink draped curtains, as part of Meenakshi Brahmotsavam day 9 at Kailasa Dhumbarai, Nepal.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/23/20212021-04-23Photograph of a deity murti (Devi Meenakshi) dressed and decorated for a festival, seated in front of a red cloth backdrop flanked by green and orange banners with white and blue floral patterns. The figure wears a gold repoussé backdrop, pearl and gold necklaces, and a crown-like headpiece, and is heavily covered in pink and red garlands and marigolds. Around it are vegetables arranged in a fan, including green beans, okra, and potatoes, with red berries and currency notes tucked in the decoration. Behind the murti, a framed portrait of a smiling woman in a brown turban and a peacock feather stands. The setting appears to be a home temple shrine.2021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/17/20212021-04-17Close-up photo of a deity murti of Devi Meenakshi decorated with vegetables. The figure wears a jewelled crown with white and red stones, layered pearl and gold necklaces, large gold and multicoloured floral shoulder ornaments, and a red bead tassel. Around the figure are green leaves, fresh carrots at the top, okra, green beans, cucumbers, potatoes and a necklace of red tomatoes, with pink and white flowers framing the arrangement on a red cloth.2021-04-23A decorated deity murti of Meenakshi is seated on a red cloth-covered table in a home temple setting. The murti wears a green sari-like drape, gold and red armlets, a pink flower garland, and a gold-and-green necklace, with marigold petals scattered at its base. A smiling woman with a brown turban and a teal sari stands behind the murti, and a brass plate of round white sweets sits in the foreground beside a small glass container and offerings. Red curtains and a striped, flower-printed cloth hang behind.2021-04-17KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/19/20212021-04-19A golden deity murti of Devi Meenakshi sits in front of a red cloth, wrapped in pink and orange marigold and rose garlands with a red marigold garland draped below. Behind it a gilded arched backrest frames the figure. A smiling woman stands behind the murti wearing a brown turban with brooch ornaments, a teal blouse and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holding a peacock-feather fan. Colourful patterned fabric panels in green, yellow, red and blue flank the scene, with brass plates and oil lamps on the floor.2021-04-19Close photo of a deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with layered pearl necklaces, gold jewellery, a jewelled gold crown-like head ornament with a pink rose, and a black hair braid. The murti is decorated with marigold garlands, red hibiscus flowers and a large orange carrot. Surrounding it are heaps of potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes and a whole green gourd, arranged as offerings. Behind is a brass repoussé backdrop and an orange cloth with a green and blue flower motif. No people are visible.2021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/19/20212021-04-19KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/23/20212021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/18/20212021-04-18A deity murti decorated for a vegetable alankaram, covered from crown to chest in fresh produce. Garlands of sliced carrots and white radish discs hang across the figure, with green beans, a corn cob, cucumbers, gourds and leafy greens tied to the body and arms. A gold crown with green stones and a gold shield-like backdrop sit behind the head, and an orange cloth drapes the torso beside a dark bead necklace and ornate gold pendant. Red and blue fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible.2009-10-19