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A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on an orange draped backdrop. Three metal murtis stand in a flower-covered arch of yellow, red, white and green garlands: a central figure holding a spear and a flag, with two smaller flanking figures wearing crowns and jewellery. In front stands a large gold peacock vahana on a wooden stand, with a small floral offering at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.

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December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a decorated festival procession vehicle, a ratha/palanquin, with a central deity murti flanked by two smaller figures. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a crown and ornate silver-and-red garments. The figures are framed by layered garlands of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers. A golden peacock sculpture sits at the base. A saffron canopy with decorative hanging tassels overhead, an orange cloth backdrop, and brass oil lamps at the sides. A figure in white dhoti and orange top stands at the left edge.2010-11-09Photograph of a decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing centrally with a golden peacock vahana in front, flanked by two consorts in orange silk sarees with gold borders and silver jewellery. The central figure wears a silver crown, rudraksha-style chest ornaments and garlands, while the surrounding arch is densely covered with white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded arch frame behind. Plain pink wall and dark curtain form the background; no physical people are present.2011-10-06December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a festival utsava murti on a gilded ornate palanquin or vahana, a golden peacock-like bird figure at the front. The central deity figure wears a tall crown, a jewelled breastplate and holds a spear and staff; two smaller consort figures sit on either side, all draped in garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Golden arches, a fringed canopy and gold-toned drapery frame the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-18November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 06 20112011-10-06November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesOctober 06 20112011-10-06A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands on a golden peacock vahana in front of a gold-framed arch with a gold curtain. The central figure wears a crown and jewelled ornaments, holds a spear (vel), and is garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands. Two consort figures in orange silk saris with gold jewellery stand on either side. Brass oil lamps (deepam) burn on both sides, and a plate of bananas, flowers, fruit and a coconut-style offering lies before the peacock. No people are visible.2015-11-12 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17