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A photograph of three metal deity murtis, a central figure flanked by two smaller figures, displayed before a dense backdrop of garlands in red, white, yellow and green flowers. The central murti holds a trident and a flag, wears an ornate jewelled crown and an elaborate jewelled garment with bead and gem embellishments, and a pink rose is tucked near its chest. The two side figures also wear jewelled crowns and ornaments. A golden ceremonial vessel stands in the foreground. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of three deity murtis decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine forming a layered arch behind them. The central murti, holding a trident and a small pink flower, wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled dress and a tall decorated crown. A murti on each side also wears a crown and silver ornaments. A golden bull or vahana sits in the foreground. Only statues are present; no physical people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti is the central subject, framed by a dense arch of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The central figure, a golden-faced murti, wears an ornate jewelled crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a small flag. Two smaller attendant murtis flank him on left and right, each wearing crowns and jewelled ornaments. The murtis are statues, not living people. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09July 18 20132013-07-18 +1 copiesA decorated metal murti of a deity with a tall jeweled crown stands at centre, holding a trident and a long staff topped with an ornate finial, while embellished ornaments and a jeweled chest piece cover its body. It is framed by a dense arch of marigold, red rose and white jasmine garlands with green leaves against a dark background. Smaller decorated murtis flank it on each side, one wearing a pink flower at the head, both in jeweled crowns and ornaments. The scene reads as a deity alankaram at a temple or ashram. No people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti is shown at the centre, flanked by two smaller ornately adorned figures on either side. The central figure wears a gold and red turban-style crown, a jewelled bodice and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword. Dense garlands of red and yellow flowers with green leaves frame the murtis, and a white cloth drapes above them against a gold-framed red backdrop. This is a deity murti, not a person; no physical people are visible.2016-11-06A decorated deity murti. Two smaller murtis flank it, each wearing crowns and jeweled adornment. The central figure holds a vel-like spear in each hand, and a golden peacock head appears in the lower foreground. The arch behind them is built from bands of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands, with peacock feathers fanning above. No people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-01-21 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a standing figure in the centre, with a tall jewelled crown of pink, green and gold tiers, a face of polished gold tone, and an elaborately encrusted white and green silver-embroidered garment. The figure holds a staff with a flag-like pennant in one hand and a spear-like staff in the other, hung with gold bead strands. A pink rose is tucked near the chest. Flanking figures on either side are smaller murtis with similar jewelled crowns. The background is a heart-shaped arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair for a Meenakshi Tirukalyanam celebration. A standing deity on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold dhoti, layered gold necklaces and holds a long golden staff, with white and yellow jasmine garlands wrapped around the figures. Beside him, a smaller female deity with a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown and heavy stone necklaces stands before an ornate gilded arch. Red and yellow flowers and green leaves decorate the setting, and a gold-coloured tiered background frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-04-30December 23 20162016-12-23April 30 20152015-04-30A decorated deity murti of Subramanya Swami stands at the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense arch of red roses, purple and white blossoms and yellow marigold garlands. The central figure wears an orange turban and crown, a jewelled silver necklace and holds a spear (vel) and a staff-like weapon. Two smaller female murtis flank him, each in a teal sari with gold jewellery and crowns, reflecting a thirukalyanam-style setting. Gold and red ceremonial decorations surround the altar, and a colourful patterned pillar is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2011-11-01A decorated deity murti is seated in a gilded arched niche with a golden draped backdrop. The central murti wears an ornate golden crown with red stone, a heavy jewelled gold necklace, and holds a trident and a staff with a golden hand gesture. Flanking consorts wear blue and gold jewelled ornaments. The figures are covered with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms. This is a festival or abhishekam-style darshan setting with no physical people visible.2016-12-23