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A gilded deity murti is decorated for worship, standing before a backdrop of dense garlands in yellow, red, white and green marigold and rose strands. The figure wears a tall crown with jewelled ornaments, a heavy multi-tier gemstone necklace with red and white stones, and a long pearl-style garland, and is dressed in a teal silk sari-style garment with a deep purple blouse and magenta velvet sleeves. Its raised hand holds a green object. Gold and red tassels hang above, and a brass kalasha-like pot sits at the lower edge. No physical people are visible.

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November 01 20112011-11-01A deity murti, a metal or gilded figure, is seated and framed by dense garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. It wears a teal green silk sari with a deep purple blouse and pink velvet sleeves, a jewelled crown, and heavy layered gold and diamond-style necklaces and a waist belt. One hand holds a small green object. Pink and blue tassels hang above, and the dais below is decorated with more red and yellow blossoms. No physical people are visible.2011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04September 27 20142014-09-27 +1 copiesA silver-faced deity murti of the goddess Meenakshi stands centred against a backdrop of garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine with blue accents, and green leaves. She wears a silver crown, a green and gold silk sari with a gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a jewelled waist ornament. Her raised silver hand holds a ceremonial object, and her other arm hangs at her side. The murti stands on a silver base. No people are visible.2013-07-17October 05 20132013-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03A decorated deity murti seated on a gilded throne-like platform inside an arch of marigold and rose garlands with gold bells and pink, teal, blue and orange tassels. The murti wears a teal silk sari with a purple blouse, a jeweled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces and a pink-sleeved arm raised in a blessing gesture. No people are visible; the platform is wrapped in red, yellow and white flower garlands.2011-10-04A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a dense backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange and red. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a green silk sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a green embellished blouse with white and gold stonework. A green leaf and a white flower garland are held near its shoulder, and a gold throne or palanquin edged with yellow flowers is in the lower right. No living people are visible.2016-03-27September 30 20082008-09-30December 16 20112011-12-16September 30 20082008-09-30