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April 23 2013

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A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for worship. The murti wears an orange turban and a jeweled crown with red and white stones, holds a long silver staff with a jeweled tip, and is draped in white jasmine garlands with a red flower ornament at the chest. Gold jewelry and a green silk cloth form the backdrop. At the left edge, a human hand with gold bangles and rings reaches toward the murti, apparently offering or adjusting an item. A small ornate gold shrine finial appears at the lower right.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA close photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti dressed for worship, with an orange turban and a jewelled crown-like headdress set with coloured stones. The murti holds a silver trident-like staff with a jewelled flag-shaped top, and wears layered gold and gem necklaces and a white jasmine garland. A human hand wearing gold rings and a gold bangle touches the murti's forehead area from the left. A green silk cloth hangs at the right, and blurred coloured fabric fills the background. Another decorated murti face is visible at the lower right corner.2013-04-23A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a golden deity murti wearing an orange-red turban, a green embroidered garment and layered silver-and-jewelled necklaces and earrings. A hand in white sacred ash holds a white conch shell pouring liquid over the murti's dark lingam-like base, which is topped with fruit and offerings. A garland of yellow and magenta flowers hangs at the left, a golden trident is visible behind, and a purple garment with orange border appears at the right. The murti is a deity statue, not a living person, so no one present is identified.2009-12-16A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing gold bead necklaces and white horizontal tilak stripes on his forehead, arms and chest, applies a jewelled ornament to the forehead of a gilded copper deity murti. The murti wears a tall orange and red crown with a gold finial, a white jasmine garland, a red and gold embroidered garment, and raised multi-armed hands holding ritual objects. Trees form the blurred green background outdoors.2012-07-21April 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copiesA close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30A photograph of a golden-metal murugan-style deity murti standing in a gilded ornate frame against a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a jewelled and garlanded body with a large bejewelled necklace, and holds a long spear or vel upright. A white jasmine garland with red flower accents drapes the figure, and a small bronze peacock stands at the lower left. A smaller consort figure with a jewelled crown stands to the right, also garlanded in white flowers. No people are visible in the scene; only the metal deity figures are shown.2012-04-23 +2 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA priest in a rust-orange turban with gold jewellery and a rudraksha-style red bead garland stands in a bare-shouldered orange-brown garment, raising a long white staff toward an ornately decorated deity murti seated on a gold throne. The murti wears a gold crown, an orange and green silk garment, elaborate white and jewelled ornaments, and is surrounded by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A deep maroon velvet curtain forms the backdrop. The scene appears to be a ceremonial coronation-style abhishekam or pattabhishekam before a murti.2015-04-28