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November 13 2015

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine (kovil) with a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead garland, and a red and gold silk garment, holding a long staff topped with a golden ball. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers drape the murti, and a golden lion-head ornament sits at the lower left. A yellow silk cloth covers the pedestal below. No people are visible.2015-11-13November 13 20152015-11-13A golden deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch with carved makara-style side supports, wearing a red sari with gold border, layered multi-strand necklaces of white and coloured stones, a large jewelled pendant, rudraksha beads and a tall golden crown, one hand raised holding a small object. Golden carved backdrop and blue cloth with flowers in the foreground.2013-03-06A gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne in a temple setting, wearing an ornate golden conical crown and a red tilak on the forehead. It is adorned with red rose garlands, green leaf garlands, white flower garlands, layered jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings and golden armlets, and holds a raised golden hand gesture with a sprig of leaves. A green and gold embroidered cloth hangs behind it, and a gold-framed backdrop and stone pillar surround it.2011-09-18A golden processional shrine (palanquin or ratha) framed by ornate gilded arches with repoussé floral and animal carvings. At the centre sits a bronze-coloured deity murti seated in a meditative pose, wearing a jewelled crown and an elaborate gold necklace of beads. It is draped in white cloth with a coloured border and decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flower garlands. Below, a gilded cobra hood with a coiled serpent and a kalasha-like golden base complete the arrangement against green and teal drapery, lit against a dark background.2015-11-22December 19 20162016-12-19November 13 20152015-11-13 +1 copiesNovember 13 20152015-11-13A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands within an ornate gilded arch and is adorned with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and white flowers, and red silk. The murti wears a jewelled crown, a red garment with white dhoti, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, holding a silver vel spear. A large golden kalasha-style pot stands at its base, with incense smoke drifting across the scene. No physical people are visible.2016-11-05November 23 20182018-11-23April 01 20162016-04-01 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a jewelled tilak and nose ring, and a red-lipped painted face. Heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, large paisley-shaped earrings set with red and green stones, and white jasmine garlands surround the figure. A gilded arch and red drapery frame the murti in a temple or shrine setting. No physical people are visible.2009-11-16