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January 01 2008

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September 01 20112011-09-01A gilded deity murti stands at the centre, its face gold-toned with red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears an orange turban topped by a golden crown set with a green stone, a green velvet bodice heavily embellished with white and red stone-studded ornaments, and layered beaded necklaces. In its raised right hand it holds a silver-and-red jewelled staff, and a second jewelled staff rises at the right. Behind it are dense arrangements of red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves forming a floral backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29A golden deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands at the center, adorned with an orange turban topped by an ornate gold crown set with a green gem. It wears a teal garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden vel-like spear and a shield-like emblem in its raised hands. The figure is surrounded by dense garlands of red roses and yellow and purple marigolds, arranged in arches.2011-11-01 +1 copiesOctober 18 20152015-10-18Close photo of a copper-coloured deity murti wearing a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament at the front. The face has painted kohl eyes and red lips. The figure wears a heavy jewelled necklace and a large encrusted garland of white and multicoloured stones across the chest, with bangles on the arms. The right hand is raised in a blessing pose, and a golden trident rests against the shoulder. Marigold garlands and dark green foliage surround the figure. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is none.2009-12-29A golden deity murti of Murugan, a Hindu deity, is displayed in an ornate temple shrine, dressed in heavy gold and jewelled adornments. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones and a silver-white sacred ash line on the forehead. He holds a silver vel spear and a golden hand gesture, and is draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine. Smaller gold consort figures flank him on either side, also garlanded, and green leaves frame the lower edges. The background features gold-embossed arches and rich maroon fabric with floral embroidery.2016-01-24 +1 copiesNovember 23 20142014-11-23December 31 20112011-12-31November 29 20112011-11-29A golden deity murti of a goddess is seated on a throne-like dais framed by an ornate gilded arch and draped orange and gold silk. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red and green gemstone necklace, a large red and green jeweled pendant, and a grey-blue sari with gold border. A thick garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers encircles the figure, and she holds a golden lotus-like object and a trident. Gilded peacock-style ornaments flank the base.2016-12-13December 04 20112011-12-04