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May 12 2013

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Three decorated murti statues stand on a draped purple and green pedestal before an ornate gold arch with a red backdrop. The central figure wears an orange turban, a multi-strand necklace and a white flower garland, with raised hands. Flanking figures wear green and purple saris, jewelled necklaces, crowns and white and pink flower garlands. Pink and red flowers decorate the base. This is a deity murti arrangement, not living people.2013-05-12Three deity murtis stand on a green-draped peetha beneath an ornate gold arch with carved lions and foliage against a red backdrop. The central murti wears an orange turban, a gold crown, a white flower garland with red roses, and multiple beaded necklaces, with one hand raised. Two female murtis flank him: the left in a green and red sari with a white garland, the right in a purple and gold sari with a garland and jewelry. A small brass animal figure stands beside the left murti. Flowers and rose petals decorate the base, and the lower platform is draped in pink cloth. No living people are visible.2013-05-12A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis set within an ornate gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident, with a red-and-white flower garland. Two smaller figures flank him on either side, dressed in maroon and purple with gold jewellery and white and red flower garlands. Flower offerings and an orange-gold cloth cover the base of the seat, and a pink-magenta drape frames the arch.2013-03-07Three deity murti sit in a gilded arched shrine with a teal backdrop, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flowers. The central figure wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident, and sits on a golden-brown cushion with a green-bordered cloth. Two female figures flank him, each wearing orange and red saris, gold jewellery and tall crowns, holding objects in their hands. A small animal figure sits near the left figure's feet. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people present.2013-01-02May 12 20132013-05-12November 16 20152015-11-16December 25 20092009-12-25Photograph of a deity murti group on an ornate gold-framed shrine backdrop. A central metal murti of Murugan with a spear (vel) and jewelled crown stands between two consort murtis in purple and gold-embellished garments, all draped with thick garlands of white jasmine and red flowers and green leaves. A gold peacock figure sits in front, with red silk draped beneath. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-11-07A golden ornate shrine arch frames three deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. The central murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head, jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, with a sword-shaped ornament and a small animal figure at its base. Flanking murtis wear maroon and purple garments, pearl and gem necklaces, and crowns. Floral offerings and a golden cloth cover the platform in front.2013-03-07Three gilded deity murtis stand on pedestals against a deep red cloth backdrop framed by a decorative arch of pink, white, yellow and green fabric with silver tinsel. The central figure, a four-armed standing deity in a white dhoti with gold borders, wears a tall gold crown, a layered pearl and jewelled necklace, and holds attributes in its raised hands before a golden halo-like arch. Flanking figures in gold crowns, multi-strand beaded necklaces and orange or red skirts with green silk drapes stand on the same bases. The setting resembles workshop display of sculpted figures rather than people.Photograph of a deity murti group on a golden ornate arched shrine with carved peacock motifs and a red velvet backdrop. A central standing figure with an orange turban and white jasmine garlands with red roses holds up both hands in blessing, flanked by two female figures in green and purple saris with jewelled crowns and necklaces. A bronze deer or small animal figure sits at the base beside a green cloth-draped seat, with a purple satin cloth below. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-12June 19 20142014-06-19