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April 30 2015

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A decorated deity murti stands centrally in a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The central figure wears a navy blue robe embroidered with gold and jewelled motifs, a tall crown with a jewelled halo, and a gold necklace. Flanking figures in orange and gold garments with jewelled embellishments stand on either side. Garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and green flowers drape across all three figures. No people are visible in the scene.2015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair for a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam celebration. A standing deity on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold dhoti, layered gold necklaces and holds a long golden staff, with white and yellow jasmine garlands wrapped around the figures. Beside him, a smaller female deity with a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown and heavy stone necklaces stands before an ornate gilded arch. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves decorate the setting, and a gold-coloured tiered background frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-04-30Three deity murtis stand on a green-draped altar, decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, and pink-and-white flower strands. The central murti wears a tall gold crown, green and yellow silk drapery, a multi-stranded jewelled necklace and a large round pendant. Smaller murtis flank it on either side, each wearing a gold crown, floral garlands and jewellery. A gold arch frames the central figure, and a maroon curtain and an air-conditioning unit are visible in the background. No physical people are present.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA brass or gilt metal deity murti stands centrally on a decorated platform in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red velvet curtain. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, and holds a staff, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Two companion figures flank it, each in green and gold embellished garments with jewelled crowns. All three are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red, yellow and orange flower garlands, and the scene is set up for a temple-style ceremonial display. No living people are visible.2015-04-30July 18 20132013-07-18 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07Photo 11694035A decorated deity murti, a metal image shown from the chest up, dressed heavily in gold jewellery and layered necklaces with a blue and gold ornamented chest piece. Red and white rose and jasmine garlands wrap the figure and a golden arched backdrop. A tall conical crown of golden beads sits on its head, and a trident-like spear and a small white flag with a red emblem stand beside it. Two smaller decorated figures flank it, also adorned with gold ornaments and garlands. No physical people are visible.2014-10-27 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14October 27 20142014-10-27