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A 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.

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November 12 20102010-11-12A 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.2010-11-09November 14 20102010-11-14A 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.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 (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 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.2010-11-14Close photo of a gold-plated peacock vahana or murti adorned with jewelled necklaces, a large green emerald-like stone and red gemstones set in ornate gold and silver settings. Its head and beak are gilded, with a small snake curling near the beak. Behind it are dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves, with a red and gold cloth at right. No people are visible, and the image is a temple-style decorative display.2010-11-09A close view of a golden peacock-headed vahana or mount, with an ornate crest, jewelled chest piece and a large green gemstone set in silver-toned stones. Behind it, a yellow silk cloth with silver embroidery and jewelled garlands hangs, and a golden figure stands at the top left. At the right, a second gold animal figure with a garland is visible. In the background, a lit shrine holds a deity murti decorated with colourful flower garlands. No people are visible.2010-11-12November 15 20152015-11-15October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesA festival procession vehicle display: a large gold peacock figure adorned with jewelled necklaces and gemstone pendants stands in front of a raised platform holding utsava murti deities garlanded with orange, yellow, red, green and white flowers. A deity murti with a red-orange turban and a spear-like staff is at centre, flanked by two female figures in crowns and ornate jewellery, one in a red-gold sari. Draped dark curtain and carved stone pillar behind. No physical people are visible.2010-11-14