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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in profile, standing before a gilded, ornately carved golden backdrop. The murti wears a dark purple garment with gold and red embroidered trim, a black headdress studded with rhinestones, layered jewelled necklaces, and a large green-stone ornament at the chest. It is garlanded with white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds, and an orange-gold shawl drapes over one side. Blurred golden architectural details and a blue fabric appear in the background.

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December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A dark-stone deity murti adorned with a tall black crown-like headdress, red and gold jewelry, a purple garment and a pink-white shawl, decorated with a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds. It stands beside an ornate gilded column carved with a lion-like mythical creature (yali) and ornamental capitals. In the right foreground, a blurred orange and red cloth with blue and green floral embroidery intrudes into the frame. No people are visible.2016-12-05A dark-stone deity murti stands in a richly decorated shrine, adorned with an elaborate black topknot wrapped in a turban-like cloth and a jeweled red-and-green crown ornament. It wears a deep purple garment with a white shawl, a red and gold patterned waist sash, layered jeweled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large ornate earrings, and a long bejeweled garland draping from the shoulder. Brown rudraksha beads are wrapped across the chest. Fresh red roses, white chrysanthemums and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a gilded wall. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person.2016-12-05A dark-complexioned deity murti stands on a decorated golden stage in front of an ornate gilded backdrop. The figure wears a tall black hair crown with a jeweled red-and-white ornament, large red and white paisley earrings, and a heavy gold necklace set with red stones. A purple dhoti is worn with a white upper cloth and a red-and-gold waist sash. A thick rudraksha mala hangs across the chest, and a long jeweled garland of red stones hangs down. The murti is decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, and a gold-and-orange brocade cloth frames the seat. No living people are visible.2016-12-05A decorated deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi stands in a golden shrine niche, wearing a tall pink and gold crown, a green and gold sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a parrot held in one hand. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drape the figure and a red silk cloth covers the seat. Gold lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine, and golden peacock finials decorate the frame. No physical people are visible; the murti is a statue.2015-10-18 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05