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A gilded deity murti, a metal figure of a goddess seated on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin during a night procession. The murti wears a jewelled crown, a large gold-and-stone necklace, a blue and purple silk sari with gold brocade, and multiple ornate jewelled pieces at the ears and waist. Its right hand holds a golden staff. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and purple flowers surround the seat, and a gold-embossed arch frames the top of the image against a black backdrop. No living people are visible.

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Close photo of a golden deity murti adorned for festival worship. The face is polished gold with kohl-lined eyes, a red bindi and a gold nose ring. It wears an ornate conical crown studded with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, layered silver-toned necklaces and a blue silk garment with gold embroidery. It is draped in garlands of white, green and pink beads, and holds a golden lotus-like object in its raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame the image against a maroon cloth. A partial orange cloth appears at the left edge. No people are visible.2009-01-12December 28 20082008-12-28A close-up of a gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown set with green, red and white stones, large jeweled earrings, a red stone pendant and layered gem-studded necklaces. It is dressed in a teal blue silk sari with gold zari border and embroidery. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang over its shoulder and arm. In the lower left, a row of green leaves and gold-tipped kalasha-like elements is visible.2010-08-30October 09 20102010-10-09 +1 copiesClose photograph of a gold-faced deity murti of Meenakshi adorned for festival worship. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and jewelled earrings. Its gold hand is raised and red-and-white roses and mixed flowers form garlands around it, with green leaves above. No people are visible.2013-04-17 +2 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17A golden deity murti decorated for procession stands on a ratha or palanquin amid garlands. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and white beadwork, a blue brocade garment, layered pearl-and-bead necklaces and large beaded earrings. One hand holds a raised golden staff, and the other rests near the waist. Yellow and red marigold garlands and a green-and-maroon fabric canopy frame the figure.2009-01-12June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands before a deep maroon velvet backdrop, decorated for a festival. She wears a royal blue silk blouse and blue-and-purple brocade skirt with gold zari borders, layered gold and multicoloured stone necklaces, a large green-and-white stone collar, jewelled earrings, and a black crown with jewelled ornaments. She holds a green sprig in one raised hand and a gold staff or stem in the other, with a red flower garland draped down her side. A gold peacock-shaped vessel with green stone-set motifs sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2009-06-17July 20 20102010-07-20A golden metal deity murti is shown in close view, decorated with a jewelled conical crown set with coloured stones, a nose ring, and layered gold necklaces. It wears a blue silk garment with silver embroidery and holds a long golden staff or ceremonial rod with its hand. Yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine strands, green leaves and a red flower adorn the figure. Behind it hangs a red curtain and a gold-painted wall, with a partial sign reading SWARI in white letters. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-08-02Close photograph of a golden metal murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up. She wears a tall jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring, and layered gold and gem necklaces over a deep blue silk blouse with gold brocade. She holds a small green parrot on her raised hand, which is decorated with gold bangles, and her long black hair falls over one shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red-jewelled floral decorations.2011-11-30 +1 copies