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A deity murti stands centrally, adorned with a silver crown, ornate jeweled silver necklaces and armour-like decorations, holding a trident-like staff and a flag, with a golden mount beneath its feet. Two smaller silver murtis flank it on either side, one holding a pink flower. The three figures are framed by a large arch of marigolds, white jasmine and red and green garlands, set against a dim background with red fabric draped at the edges. No people are visible.

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November 09 20102010-11-09Night photograph of a deity murti in a procession setting, heavily decorated with a dense surround of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with green leaves. The central metal murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a sparkling necklace, ornate gold garlands and holds a staff-like emblem in one hand. A smaller murti with a jeweled headdress and red tilak stands at the left edge, and a partially visible decorated figure appears at the right. A decorated canopy with fringe hangs at the top against a black sky. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-25November 25 20102010-11-25A 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 metal deity murti stands in the centre, adorned with a tall jewelled crown and a jewelled ornamental shield-like backing, with a long garland of marigolds and red roses surrounding it. Gold and jewelled figures flank the central deity. Yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers frame the arrangement against dark green leaves. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-25A photograph of a decorated deity murti shown in a shrine setting, framed by thick garlands of red roses, white jasmine, green leaves and yellow marigolds arranged in a large arch. The central metal figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a silver-and-gem embellished garment, and holds a spear-like staff topped with a small pennant and a pink rose. Two smaller attendant figures in jewelled crowns flank him, one on each side. In front stands a large gold peacock figure with an outstretched beak and feathered crest. An orange and red canopy with painted floral motifs spans the top. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti arrangement at a temple-style shrine. A central standing deity figure holds a trident (trishula) and wears an ornate white and red garment with a tall crown, flanked by two smaller deity figures in similar crowns and jewelled dress. The three figures are framed by a thick curved arch of marigold garlands and green leaves in yellow, red, white and purple. A golden peacock-headed vahana stands in front. Above hangs a large yellow canopy with multicoloured tassels and a central emblem. Black stone guardian figures in orange and white dhoti-style cloth stand at the left and right sides against salmon-pink walls. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a gilded deity murti standing amid dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple globe blossoms. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a decorated shield-like adornment, and holds a long staff in one hand. Ornate ornamented kalasha-like finials flank the figure. The floral backdrop fills the frame, and no physical people are visible.2010-11-25Three gilded deity murti are displayed together on a wooden stand in front of a pale wall, framed by a curved red arch. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, a heavily ornamented golden breastplate set with gems, and layered gold necklaces. Flanking figures wear pointed crowns, jeweled white-and-green collars, and colourful silk garments in purple, pink, and green. All three are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green, white, and blue flower strands. No people are visible.A night photograph of a decorated deity murti flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all standing in a shrine framed by colourful painted pillars with bird motifs. The central deity wears a tall silver crown, a jewelled necklace and a pink-and-gold garment, and is surrounded by layered garlands of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and purple flowers with green leaves. The two side figures wear orange-red garments, ornate gold jewellery and crowns, and are also draped in flower garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2011-10-06A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally on a golden peacock vahana, holding a vel spear, adorned with ornate silver-and-gold jewellery, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers with green and white ribbons. Two smaller female murtis flank him, one in blue and gold, the other in blue and gold attire, both also draped in marigold and rose garlands. Golden carved arches frame the shrine, and a purple flower offering sits at the base. No living people are visible.2013-11-05A 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.2010-11-09