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December 22 2016

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Photo 11699362A richly adorned deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands centrally, holding a spear (vel) and a staff, dressed in gold and jewelled ornaments with a jewelled crown. Two consorts flank him, each wearing gold jewellery, floral garlands in red, yellow and white, and jewelled necklaces. A golden peacock mount stands in front, and a gold-brocade backdrop with floral garlands frames the altar. No physical people are visible.2016-12-22March 05 20152015-03-05 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05January 08 20152015-01-08A photograph of a gilded ornate arch-shaped shrine framing a deity murti decorated with a crown, garlands of marigold and red flowers, and jewelled ornaments. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, and a seated figure in golden clothing sits in front. Draped orange and white cloth hangs behind, with red and gold canopies with tassels above and a decorated umbrella on the right. The setting is a temple-style stage with festive floral decoration.2016-12-22January 09 20152015-01-09Three gold-metal deity murtis are displayed together on a decorated altar, framed by a gilded arch. The central figure wears an ornate gold crown, a jewelled silver-and-gold garment and gold armlets, with a mint-green gem at the chest. Flanking figures wear gold crowns and necklaces. All three are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers, with green leaves. Gold brocade and a patterned cloth sit below.2015-11-24February 24 20152015-02-24A golden ratha or palanquin-style festival vehicle holds two processional murtis of a divine couple, dressed in blue and gold garments with ornate silver jewelry, crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. The gilded arch frames them, while a golden bull figure stands at the lower left and a colourful fringed canopy hangs overhead. The seated figures are statues, not living people, and a blue cloth covers the base of the vehicle.2016-12-05January 09 20152015-01-09September 17 20182018-09-17