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A photograph of a large gold-plated peacock vahana standing before an orange cloth backdrop, its beak open and holding a small snake, with a snake coiled at its base. Behind it, a deity murti is draped in thick garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers and a purple-and-gold silk cloth. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and a small brass Ganesha figure sits at the lower left. Red-and-white striped steps rise behind. No people are visible in the frame.

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A golden peacock vahana stands on a raised wooden platform in front of an orange cloth backdrop, decorated with lavish garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. Two small ornamented deity figures are visible above the garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a few flower petals and leaves at the base. No people are clearly visible in the frame apart from a partially visible figure in white at the right edge.2010-11-09A 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.2010-11-09November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a golden peacock-shaped vahana or ornamental figure in the foreground, with a gold crest, red jewelled eyes, a jewelled breast collar of red, white and green stones, and a green gem pendant. Behind it, a deity murti adorned with silver-jewelled crowns and a mace-like staff, flanked by two figures with jewelled ornaments, sits amid a floral decoration of yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine and red rose petals. The arrangement is set on a mat of green leaves with purple and gold cloth at the lower edge. No people are visible.2010-11-09November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a golden peacock-form vehicle with a deity murti seated on it, draped in garlands of marigold-like orange and yellow flowers with purple and white ribbons. The murti wears ornate silver-toned jewelry and a crown, and an orange cloth backs the seat. Beside the peacock stands a polished gold ceremonial parasol-like shade on a pole. Another decorated golden vehicle and a garlanded murti are partly visible on the left against a dark curtain. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-14November 15 20152015-11-15November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A 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 copiesA green-bodied deity murti. The figure wears a crown, gold necklaces and a garland of marigolds, orange, purple, white and green flowers. The peacock is ornately gilded with an arched neck. Behind it hang navy blue drapes and an orange cloth on the seat. A framed temple photograph appears at left, and an orange-and-maroon cloth drapes the seat. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A small deity murti of Murugan, adorned with a crown and a green and gold garment, is seated on an ornate golden peacock throne. Multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, magenta, green and white drape over the murti and the peacock's back. The murti sits on a green cushion with a pink edge. The throne stands on a golden pedestal in a room with pink walls, a window and a blue curtain. Gold ceremonial staffs stand at the right edge, and a gold lion-like figure appears at the far left. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12