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A photograph of a black-faced deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche with a maroon velvet backdrop. The figure wears a gold crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a green and gold dhoti, and holds a gold kalasha-like object in one hand. Red and white flower garlands drape the figure and the niche, and a small parrot perches on the upper left of the shrine. Ornately carved gold elephant and lion reliefs frame the arch. No people are visible.

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A black-stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi stands in a gilded arched shrine niche framed by carved golden lion and floral reliefs. She wears an ornate gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a pink and green silk sari, and garlands of red and white flowers. A pink drape hangs behind her, and her gold hand implements are raised. No people are visible in the image.2022-04-10Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Devi Meenakshi in a temple shrine. The goddess wears an elaborate golden crown studded with pink and green stones, a large gold nose ring, and a richly embellished pink-and-silver blouse with gem-set medallions. Red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments hang from her neck and arms. Her golden arm extends to the left. A small parrot perches on the golden arm at upper left, and a purple velvet drape with gold brocade forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2022-03-13 +1 copiesA black stone deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by carved golden lions and foliage. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a silver-and-gold necklace, pink and white flower garlands, and a blue-and-gold patterned dhoti. A gold hand is raised at the left and a gold staff or weapon rests at the right. A small bird perches on a golden finial above the left shoulder, and a deep red curtain hangs behind the figure with a green bolster beneath the arms. A red flower lies at the feet. No physical people are visible.2019-07-15 +1 copiesA dark-faced deity murti in a gilded arched shrine niche, adorned with heavy silver and gold jewellery, a tall golden crown, a green and gold sari-like garment, and red and white flower garlands. Its face bears white eye and forehead markings. A bare arm of a priest reaches in from the left to hold an oil lamp or aarti flame near the murti, with several flames burning on the lamp. The niche is framed by ornate gold carvings of animals and flowers against a deep purple curtain.2022-03-15 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 7/15/20192019-07-15 +1 copiesA dark-stone deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden carved panels with lion and elephant motifs. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a silver-toned layered necklace, and an orange-gold and red sari-style garment with a gold waist belt. Long garlands of pink, red and white flowers hang from its shoulders, and a golden ceremonial kalasha or staff with a fan-like top rests against its left side. A deep red cloth canopy backs the shrine. No people are visible.2020-11-14A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arched niche draped with teal and green silk, photographed in a temple setting. The murti wears a jewelled crown with pink and green stones, a large layered gold and stone necklace, orange-and-cream striped garments, and white floral garlands. It holds a golden staff topped with a small perched bird in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, with white vibhuti-style markings on the forehead. This appears to be a murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, as described on the page. No people are visible.2024-03-10KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/16/20222022-01-16A dark-faced deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche framed by ornate gold carved arches and a blue draped backdrop. The figure wears a tall pink and gold crown, heavy silver and diamond-like necklaces, a layered orange and yellow sari-style garment, and a long garland of red and white flowers. Its gold hand holds a golden staff topped by a small parrot perched on it, and the other arm bears gold armlets and a garland of gold coins. This is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are visible.2021-11-21KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/18/20202020-10-18KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/19/20202020-10-19Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti in a golden niche framed by a blue draped backdrop. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red bindi, a nose ring, and heavy gold earrings. Its chest is covered by a silver-studded embellished garment in orange and cream, with red and white flower garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Its raised golden hand holds a gold staff, and a small grey-and-white parrot perches on the left side of the niche. Pictured inside a temple shrine as a deity murti; no people are visible.2021-11-21