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A decorated deity murti of a standing god on a golden peacock vahana stands at the centre of a shrine. The main figure wears an ornate crown, silver-and-jewelled garments and holds a staff. Two smaller attendant murtis flank him, each in silver ornamentation. The murtis are framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red, green and purple, with a golden canopy above. Brass oil lamps stand at the left and right edges on an orange-draped platform. No physical people are visible.

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November 08 20102010-11-08A 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.2010-11-09A festival procession vehicle decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and green flowers, arranged in arches around three deity murtis. The central figure wears a silver-and-red embroidered garment, a tall crown, a red flower at the chest and holds a spear-like staff with a small flag; flanking figures wear pale embroidered garments and pointed crowns. A golden swan-headed vehicle (hamsa vahana) sits in front, with a red-and-gold cloth draped beneath. An orange canopy with tassels overhangs the scene, and a woman in an orange sari stands partly visible at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure appears in the image.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.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti of Murugan with two consorts is placed on an ornate platform beneath a yellow canopy hung with colourful tassels. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a spear, flanked by two female figures in silver-patterned garments. Garlands of yellow, red, green, white and purple flowers form arches around them, and a golden peacock stands in front. Two dark stone-coloured statues in orange shawls and white dhotis stand at either side.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti of Murugan with a spear (vel) between two consorts, set within a large arch of marigold, rose and green garland strands in red, yellow, purple and white. Above is a yellow canopy with multicolored tassels and painted motifs. A golden peacock mount stands in front. Dark stone guardian statues in orange and white dhotis flank the sides against a salmon-colored wall. No living people are visible.2010-11-09November 08 20102010-11-08Photograph of a decorated murti of the deity Subramanya (Murugan) with two consorts on a golden ornate shrine backdrop. The central deity wears a jeweled silver crown, a spear (vel) and a richly ornamented adornment, flanked by two smaller female figures in orange and jeweled regalia. Garlands of red, yellow and green flowers drape the figures. In front stands a large golden peacock vahana (mount) with a raised beak and a red-orange cloth draped below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible; the figures are statues. Text overlay on lower right reads a copyright notice.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally, adorned with a jewelled crown, a silver vel (lance) and a flag, and heavy gold and gem necklaces. Two consort figures, one on each side, wear orange and red silk with gold borders and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves drape the figures. A golden peacock vahana stands in front, with a golden curtain behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues. An oil lamp stands at the right edge.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers, arranged in layered arcs around the central figure. The central deity holds a trident and wears a tall crown and ornate jewelled garments. Two smaller standing figures flank the central murti, also garlanded and crowned. A golden peacock-shaped vehicle stands in front. Above is a multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe and decorative panels. Two dark statues in orange and white robes stand at either side against a terracotta wall. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on an orange-draped altar, flanked by two black stone dvarapala guardian statues in orange and white garments. The central figure, standing with a crown and raised staff, is framed by garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers arranged in a large arch. Two smaller female figures stand on either side, and a golden makara-like animal figure sits at the base. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a woman in an orange sari sits at lower right near the steps.2010-11-08A decorated murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally in a gilded arched shrine niche, holding a vel spear, with a golden peacock vahana in front. Two smaller standing figures flank him, wearing gold crowns, gold jewellery and orange-gold silk saris or dhotis, and both are draped with long garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers with white blossoms. The deity wears a crown and white garlands with a gold-and-white necklace, and the front is covered with a purple silk cloth. Turquoise drapery frames the back. No people are visible; a white air conditioner stands at right.2014-04-13