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November 03 2016

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A decorated deity murti of Lord Murugan (Skanda-Kartikeya) stands centrally under a gold arch, flanked by two smaller consort figures. The central figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red-stoned breastplate and a green garment, holding two silver vel spears crossed before him. The flanking figures wear jewelled crowns, green and cream silk garments and red-stone ornaments. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape around the figures against a red curtain, with a gold bird vehicle at the base. No people are visible.2016-11-03A decorated deity murti of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) stands centrally on a green silk-draped platform before a red satin backdrop framed by a golden arch. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, gold and red stone ornaments and holds a vel-like spear crossed with a second spear. Two smaller female figures flank him, dressed in cream sarees with green borders and heavy jewelled necklaces and waist ornaments. White and red rose garlands drape the arch, and a gold peacock figure sits in front.2016-11-03A photograph of a deity murti group decorated for worship, a central Venkateshwara form (Tirupati Balaji-style) flanked by two smaller consort figures. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with pearl and red-stone ornaments, a large gold necklace with a green pendant, and a gold chest covering, holding a gold staff. The figures are adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses, and red silk cloth draped behind them. The flanking figures wear tall ornamented crowns and gold jewellery. The backdrop is a warm golden-brown wall.2013-02-11February 11 20132013-02-11November 06 20162016-11-06May 07 20172017-05-07October 06 20112011-10-06Photograph of a deity murti of Venkateshwara (Tirupati Balaji) flanked by two consort figures, all heavily adorned. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with jewelled pendants, a large pearl-and-gem necklace, a green stone pendant and a white dhoti with a gold-bordered red shawl. Consort figures on either side wear tiered crowns, layered jewellery and red-and-pink garments. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers frame all three figures against a dark brown background. These are statues, not living people. Copyright overlay text appears at upper left and lower right.2013-02-11September 30 20142014-09-30Three golden deity murtis of Venkateshwara (Vishnu) with two consorts stand decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The central murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a white silk garment with ornate silver-and-gold jewelry and a green gem pendant. The figures on either side wear pointed patterned crowns, heavy gold necklaces and pink-purple garments, with red-and-yellow garlands draping across them. Red silk drapery sits behind, against a warm brown backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-02-11A central golden deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine with a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headpiece, layered white and red garlands, and jeweled necklaces. It holds a long trident-like staff with a pennant, and a small bronze animal figure sits at its base. Flanking deity murtis on each side wear white and red floral garlands, jeweled necklaces and ornate crowns. Greenery is visible at the top. No living people are visible.2013-03-26November 06 20162016-11-06