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October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesDecember 04 20112011-12-04 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti carried in a procession, seated on a golden peacock vahana with a gilded beak and jeweled chest collar. Behind it stands a large ornate umbrella with a yellow-gold canopy and red fringe, above a dense garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Palm trees rise against a pale sky. Several figures in red and saffron cloth stand near the base, partly visible, carrying the palanquin poles.2011-10-31November 14 20182018-11-14A photograph of a festival procession vehicle, a ratha carrying a murti of Lord Murugan decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. The deity sits on a peacock vahana, a gold peacock with a large gold-and-jewelled sheath, under a large orange umbrella with fringed edges. A man in orange robes and a patterned cap stands at left touching the ratha, and a man in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands beside the wooden poles. A turquoise cloth covers the foreground. Palm trees and a covered walkway appear behind.2011-10-31April 13 20142014-04-13A photograph of a gilded temple interior at Adi Kailasa. Centre, a dark-skinned deity murti with a tall black hair crown, adorned in a purple dhoti and white and maroon garments, is seated on a golden peacock-shaped throne and draped with long garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. Flanking it on the right is a second, richly decorated murti in orange, white and blue brocade with silver embroidery, seated on a golden throne. Ornate gilded pillars, lion-headed carvings and a golden canopy frame the shrine, with an orange and red ceremonial banner at the right edge. No living people are visible.2016-12-05December 17 20162016-12-17A procession float (ratha) carrying a decorated deity murti of a warrior form seated on a golden peacock-like vahana, shielded by a large golden umbrella and framed by a dense arch of red, yellow and white marigold garlands. In front, a man in a tall patterned conical headdress and orange robes with a saffron-and-gold garland stands on the float, one arm extended toward the murti. Beside him, a bald man in a white dhoti and shawl with white ash markings on his arms stands at the float's edge. On the float's surface lie a turquoise silk cloth, two swords, a brass tray with bells and a ritual vessel, and a folded orange cloth. Trees and an orange building stand behind.2011-10-31April 13 20142014-04-13A decorated ratha procession car carrying a deity murti of Murugan with a spear (vel) and orange crown, seated on a red cushion within a heavy arch of red, yellow and purple flower garlands and a teal canopy. A golden peacock vehicle with blue jewelled trim stands in front, pulled on poles. Men in red and orange dhoti-style clothing walk beside the chariot, and devotees in white stand nearby. Blue cloth is draped over the road in the foreground, and a black speaker sits at right.2011-10-31