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A photograph of a metal deity murti standing on a pedestal draped with red silk cloth, decorated with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and purple flowers. The murti wears a red and gold saree, layered gold necklaces with red stone pendants, bangles and a red and gold headdress. Stone carved walls and a red curtain stand behind. No physical people are visible.

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2009-GLIMPSES-OF-NAVARATRI-CELEBRATIONA photograph of a metal deity murti. The murti wears a purple velvet blouse, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red-stoned pendant, a large jewelled halo behind the head, and an orange and white crown. Its hands are raised in blessing and gesture. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape both sides, a pink silk backdrop hangs behind, and brass lamps and a plantain-like bunch of fruit appear in the background.February 16 20162016-02-16 +2 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03A decorated deity murti stands on a white draped pedestal before a dark red curtain. The figure wears a red silk sari with gold zari border and a gold crown ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and is garlanded with red roses, white jasmine strands and green leaves. A tall brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2014-09-25A decorated metal deity murti of Meenakshi stands in a shrine framed by arches of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands. The murti wears a jewelled white and red crown, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a magenta and gold-bordered sari and a lavender skirt, and holds a parrot-topped sceptre in one hand. A partially visible devotee in an orange garment is at the lower right edge of the frame. The scene is a festival-style alankaram of the goddess, with no visible a person candidate.2013-12-25February 16 20162016-02-16 +2 copiesDecember 25 20092009-12-25February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for worship at night. The figure wears a red and white turban-like headdress, a crown-like ornament, a layered silver necklace and a rudraksha-style garland, and holds a trident-like staff and a small weapon. It is framed by a thick garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with white flower strands across the chest. Red silk cloth drapes the base, and a tall brass oil lamp stands to the right, with a flower-decorated kalasha or pot at the lower left. Carved stone niches and an orange cloth are visible in the background. No people are visible.A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine decorated with bands of yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands framed against red flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament and bangles, and holds a long-stemmed flower in one raised hand. A purple brocade cloth with gold floral patterns lies below. No people are visible.2012-04-05