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Close photo of a deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with layered pearl necklaces, gold jewellery, a jewelled gold crown-like head ornament with a pink rose, and a black hair braid. The murti is decorated with marigold garlands, red hibiscus flowers and a large orange carrot. Surrounding it are heaps of potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes and a whole green gourd, arranged as offerings. Behind is a brass repoussé backdrop and an orange cloth with a green and blue flower motif. No people are visible.

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Close-up photo of a deity murti of Devi Meenakshi decorated with vegetables. The figure wears a jewelled crown with white and red stones, layered pearl and gold necklaces, large gold and multicoloured floral shoulder ornaments, and a red bead tassel. Around the figure are green leaves, fresh carrots at the top, okra, green beans, cucumbers, potatoes and a necklace of red tomatoes, with pink and white flowers framing the arrangement on a red cloth.2021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/23/20212021-04-23Photograph of a deity murti (Devi Meenakshi) dressed and decorated for a festival, seated in front of a red cloth backdrop flanked by green and orange banners with white and blue floral patterns. The figure wears a gold repoussé backdrop, pearl and gold necklaces, and a crown-like headpiece, and is heavily covered in pink and red garlands and marigolds. Around it are vegetables arranged in a fan, including green beans, okra, and potatoes, with red berries and currency notes tucked in the decoration. Behind the murti, a framed portrait of a smiling woman in a brown turban and a peacock feather stands. The setting appears to be a home temple shrine.2021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/24/20212021-04-24A deity murti of Goddess Meenakshi is decorated with green vegetables and beans arranged in a fan shape, pink flower garlands, and a red-and-white bead necklace, with a gold filigree backdrop behind the figure. Behind it stands a woman in a dark red headwrap, teal blouse and beaded necklaces, smiling, between red-and-green decorative panels and pink draped curtains, as part of Meenakshi Brahmotsavam day 9 at Kailasa Dhumbarai, Nepal.2021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/23/20212021-04-23KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/22/20212021-04-22A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi displayed within a shrine niche. The murti is adorned with layered gold and pearl necklaces, a golden crown-like headpiece, and bangles, framed by a thick marigold garland in orange and a pink-and-white floral garland draped below. Pink satin and a patterned red-gold cloth form a backdrop, with a gilded repousse arch above and a yellow fabric with blue flower motifs at the upper right. Banknotes, a green leaf and small printed cards are placed as offerings at the base, along with scattered marigold petals and a small red container. No people are visible.2021-04-21January 14 20172017-01-14A deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine decorated with a dense arch of green and yellow limes and marigold garlands with red rose accents. The murti wears a tall ornate crown, a brown shawl, and layered necklaces, and holds a trident-like weapon. Pink, red and white roses and flower bouquets sit at the base, with potted bamboo and palm leaves on the left and a red and gold cloth hanging at the upper right. A large embossed silver backdrop frames the arrangement. No physical people are visible.2022-02-22KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 4/22/20212021-04-22A deity murti decorated for a vegetable alankaram, covered from crown to chest in fresh produce. Garlands of sliced carrots and white radish discs hang across the figure, with green beans, a corn cob, cucumbers, gourds and leafy greens tied to the body and arms. A gold crown with green stones and a gold shield-like backdrop sit behind the head, and an orange cloth drapes the torso beside a dark bead necklace and ornate gold pendant. Red and blue fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible.2009-10-19