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October 27 2011

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in front of concentric arcs of marigolds and red and purple flowers. The figure wears a saffron orange cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a gold crown with a green stone, and an ornate silver-and-jewelled necklace and armlets. It holds silver staffs topped with decorated flag-shaped finials, and its silver hand is raised in blessing. The face is polished silver with red lips. Garlands surround the figure as offerings in a temple setting.2011-10-27January 01 20202020-01-01A man with long dark hair and a red bindi rides on a golden ornate chariot decorated with dense garlands of marigolds, pink and red flowers. He wears a gold crown with a turquoise and gold element, a saffron-orange garment, layered gold and red beaded necklaces, and smiles with eyes closed. Green, yellow and orange tassels hang from golden poles, and palm trees and a clear blue sky form the background. Swamiji (probable) appears in the chariot, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial gold necklaces and a crown.2012-01-01A gilded metal murti of a deity stands framed by layered garlands of yellow chrysanthemums, purple and red flowers arranged in arching bands. The figure wears a golden crown, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and ornaments set with red and green stones. Two silver spears with ornate pennants cross behind the figure, and a golden mace-like object rests at the waist. The murti's right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. A green cloth lies at the base. This is a photograph of a decorated deity murti, not a living person.2011-10-27A silver deity murti stands framed by arched garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and crimson flowers. The figure wears an orange cloth wrapped over the head and shoulders, a golden crown with a green gem, ornate jewelled necklaces and armlets, and holds two tall silver staffs with pennant-like finials, one hand raised in abhaya-style blessing. The arrangement is a floral decoration around the murti in a temple setting.2011-10-27July 28 20182018-07-28A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands in a garlanded alcove at the center of the frame. The metal figure wears a black crown with jewelled ornament, layered jewelled necklaces, and a silver-white vel-like spear with a flag held in one hand, while the other hand is raised in abhaya gesture. A golden peacock with a raised feather crest stands in front. The alcove is framed by white jasmine garlands and marigold, red, yellow and purple flower garlands, with a maroon cloth below and gold-toned metalwork behind. No people are visible.2013-11-04A golden metal murti of a deity stands in an ornate gilded arched frame, wearing a red draped cloth, layered jeweled necklaces with rudraksha beads, pearls and a round gem pendant, and a gold coin pendant. The figure holds a ritual object in one raised hand, against a background of blue fabric, yellow cloth and jeweled decorations. No physical people are visible.2013-05-29A temple ritual before a golden deity shrine. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a red-and-white garland stands centre, smiling, touching a gold plate held by a younger saffron-robed assistant on the left wearing a gold-beaded necklace. Behind them, a golden lingam-like object is draped with yellow, red and white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, and two larger deity statues in orange and gold garments stand on the right, one wearing a crown and holding a sacred item. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands frame the scene under an ornate carved stone arch. Appearance-based a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, in a role of officiating priest in the ritual.2012-01-01A silver-faced deity murti is decorated for worship, seated amid heaped roses in red, pink and white, with bands of yellow marigold and green leaves framing it. The murti wears an orange turban with a gold crown on top, layered necklaces of pearls and beads, rhinestone earrings, and a brown-and-gold garment. Its gold-plated right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and its left hand rests in a gesture of blessing. No physical people are visible.2013-04-21A large golden peacock vahana (vehicle) stands on a gold-framed wooden base in front of a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands. The gold peacock is covered in jeweled ornaments with red and green stones, a bejeweled collar, and a coiled serpent at its feet. Behind it, silk drapery in purple and maroon with gold borders hangs beneath the garlanded deity. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-09A golden deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands at the center, adorned with an orange turban topped by an ornate gold crown set with a green gem. It wears a teal garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden vel-like spear and a shield-like emblem in its raised hands. The figure is surrounded by dense garlands of red roses and yellow and purple marigolds, arranged in arches.2011-11-01 +1 copies