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October 29 20082008-10-29A painted temple wall mural in a painted panel with a yellow and blue border showing a row of Vaishnava saints and deities. Center-left, a blue-skinned deity with a white Vishnu-style tilak stands beneath a golden arch, flanked by consorts in green and red saris. To the right, a seated blue-skinned figure under a tree sits on a throne with striped white and green garlands, while bare-chested, shaven-headed devotees in white dhotis stand with palms joined. On the far right, a figure in a tall feathered headdress holds a staff. Above, a reclining deity rests in the tree branches. Tamil captions run along the bottom of the panel. The painting is a mural with no physical people present.2008-07-29 +1 copiesA painted mural in a traditional South Indian temple style, with bold red, yellow and gold tones framed by ornate architectural arches and kalasha-topped towers. The central panel shows a blue-skinned deity with a multi-hooded serpent canopy and a crown, flanked by two figures in ornate gold jewellery and garlands, one with a dark complexion. Rows of devotees in yellow, orange and red garments stand in the side arches, and musicians play instruments along the lower border. Winged celestial figures perch atop the upper arches. A deity murti-style mural, not a live event.2012-05-29A framed painting in a palace room shows Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent Adishesha, his body in gold and blue against a deep blue sea. A multitude of crowned heads with gold headdresses rises above him, and lotuses float at his feet. Below, a deity murti group sits in a central arch flanked by seated and standing figures in red, pink and green garments, with a kneeling devotee in orange at the left edge. A small blue Krishna-like figure stands at the upper right.2006-11-10A painted mural in a palace hall depicts a royal court scene. A blue-skinned figure with a tall golden crown, pearl necklaces and a garland stands at right holding a sword, flanked by attendants in golden crowns and yellow dhotis. At center a figure in a teal bodice and gold belt raises an arm, while a seated king in a golden-framed throne with red drapery watches. Red swagged curtains hang above and courtiers in crowns and gold jewellery fill the background. No physical people are visible; the subjects are painted figures.2006-11-10March 17 20182018-03-17March 17 20182018-03-17A painted mural in a palace hall shows a royal court scene. A blue-skinned deity with a tall gold crown sits centrally on a red and gold throne, adorned with a garland and jewelry, with a small brass oil lamp set before him. Around him stand numerous courtiers and attendants in gold and yellow dhotis and gold headdresses, some holding trays and a bow, with palm trees, red and gold pillars and bunting in the background. A small figure in white stands near the throne. The mural is painted in bright colours on a wall with a decorative cornice. No physical people are present in this photograph of the artwork.2006-11-10A colorful painted stucco sculpture on a temple gopuram shows a blue-skinned deity with a crown and multiple arms, standing among white cows on a painted pastoral background of trees and sky. He wears a gold necklace, gold belt and bangles, holds a flute-like object and a small golden implement, and raises one hand in a gesture. A dark stone canopy sits above his head, with red, green and gold architectural trim around him. The figure appears to be a deity murti, identified as Krishna by the cows and herding setting. No people are present.2012-05-29 +1 copiesApril 03 20202020-04-03 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-05A painted wall mural in rows of red-ground panels depicting Hindu mythological scenes in yellow, green and white. Figures include seated deities on thrones, a figure riding a white horse, one on an elephant under a parasol, archers with bows, a chariot pulled by horses, and a crowd of attendants. Pictured figures are painted, not physical people, and no living person is visible.2012-05-29 +1 copies