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March 17 20182018-03-17A large framed painting of a deity murti stands between stone temple pillars. The central figure, shown in gold-toned ornaments with a tall crown and a long garland, holds a spear-like staff and a ceremonial lance, flanked on each side by a standing attendant figure in green tunics and golden skirts. A golden arch frames the deity above a pedestal. In front of the painting sit offerings of coconuts, bananas, a bowl, a small kalasha and scattered flowers on the floor. No living people are visible.2018-03-17March 17 20182018-03-17March 17 20182018-03-17 +1 copiesA painted depiction of the deity Murugan standing on a golden pedestal before an ornate golden arch, holding a spear (vel) in one hand and a ritual object in another, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a crown and garlands of pink and green flowers, wearing a yellow dhoti. Smaller silver and gold shrine figures flank him, and a gopuram temple tower, a coastal temple complex and a sandy beach with surf appear below. This is a painting, not a photograph, and no physical people are visible.2018-03-17A painted or printed depiction of a deity murti in a richly ornate golden frame. The central figure wears a tall conical crown studded with jewels, a red tilak on the forehead, and heavy layered necklaces and jewelled ornaments. Its multiple raised arms hold weapons including a spear with a leaf-shaped head and a ceremonial sword, with a peacock-like figure appearing at the right edge. The background is dark with elaborate scrollwork and gilded floral patterns. No physical people are visible.2018-03-17 +1 copiesMarch 17 20182018-03-17Indoor photograph of a deity murti display under a gilded arch in front of a painted forest backdrop. The central standing murti wears a tall jeweled conical crown, a red and gold shawl, layered gold and bead necklaces, and holds a spear-like staff and a trident-style weapon. Flanking figures wear gold crowns, blue and gold dhoti-style garments and pearl necklaces; one raises a hand in blessing. A gold-clad figure stands at the right edge. No people are present.A photograph of a deity murti being displayed in a decorated shrine. The central figure, a standing deity, wears an ornate crown, a heavily embellished orange and red garment with jeweled and gold-thread detailing, and holds a flagged staff and a trident-like ceremonial staff. Flanking him are two smaller female figures in red-orange and turquoise-blue silk saris with gold borders, adorned with crowns, necklaces and jewelry. The murtis sit before a large gilded arched frame with a golden kalasha-like finial, draped with gold-bordered red and orange fabric.2015-09-10A photograph of a gilded metal murti set under an ornate arched kirtimukha-style canopy on a black cloth. A central standing deity figure with four arms holds a trident-like staff, a pot-shaped object and other attributes, wears a tall crown, a red-and-white tilak, a white dhoti with a gold sash, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones. A small animal figure stands at his side. Flanking him are two smaller standing figures in purple and maroon-gold silk garments with floral garlands and jewelled ornaments. The base is a gilded plinth with leaf-scroll carving.2009-11-04A gilded metal temple utsava murti set under an ornate arched kirtimukha-style canopy on a black cloth backdrop. The central standing deity figure has four arms, holds a staff and other attributes, wears a white dhoti with gold patterning, a gold necklace and a tall conical crown with a tilak. A small rooster or cock figure stands beside him. Flanking him are two smaller standing female figures in purple and maroon silk saris with garlands and jewelled necklaces.2009-11-04A decorated deity murti stands at centre in a gilded arched shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and red embroidered garment, and a gold-and-red border, holding a staff with a jewelled head and a small flag. Two flanking figures, also richly adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and gold silk garments, stand on either side, framed by a gold-trimmed mandap. Purple and gold textiles drape the base. No physical people are visible, so the figures are statues.2015-09-10