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December 12 2016

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Close view of a golden ritual hanging or swing frame decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flower strands tied with small red blossoms, with multicoloured flower garlands looped beneath. A gold vertical rod with hooks and chains hangs in front of a dark blue draped backdrop with a gold finial. Purple stage lighting and a yellow spotlight glow in the background. No people are visible.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A decorated golden vehicle, possibly a palanquin or ratha, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands with pink and red flower accents. Gold chains and hooks hang from its frame, and a golden trident-like finial rises at the top. Behind it, blurred stage lighting in red and purple, with a partially visible person at the lower right wearing a white garment and a red-clad figure at the lower left. The ornamented vehicle appears to be used in a procession or ceremonial display.2016-12-12December 04 2006 - Karthikai Deepam, Tiruvannamalai2006-12-04A deity murti is almost entirely covered by heaped garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta, white and green flower strands, with a gilded crown and golden face visible at the centre. The garlanded figure sits within a gilded frame or palanquin backdrop, with a blue cloth draped at the lower left and a red-and-pink strand hanging behind. Garlanded pillars and additional flower chains surround the scene.2006-12-04A photograph of a golden deity murti or ceremonial figure seated on a white-draped platform, its head sheltered by a golden hooded serpent canopy (naga). Multiple garlands of white jasmine and bands of yellow, red and purple flowers drape over its shoulders and down the front. A golden kalasha-like ornament and small green and red gems adorn the top of the headdress. A deep navy curtain forms the backdrop, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge and a gold hand partly visible. No physical people are visible.2009-06-01December 26 20092009-12-26July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesDecember 28 20082008-12-28A close photograph of a golden ornate arch-shaped frame behind a shivalinga-like dark stone form decorated with white and orange-red flower garlands. In the foreground, blurred yellow marigold garlands and a flower-wrapped object fill the frame. Above, colourful striped and tasselled hangings with yellow tassels hang beneath a white tented canopy under bright lights. No people are visible; the scene suggests a ritual abhishekam setting with deity murti decorations.2016-12-02December 24 20092009-12-24