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January 07 2015

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January 08 20152015-01-08 +1 copiesJanuary 07 20152015-01-07November 15 20152015-11-15January 08 20172017-01-08October 18 20152015-10-18A richly decorated deity murti of Murugan, a golden shrine arch behind it, and a gilded peacock vahana in the foreground. The figure is draped in red silk and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, with gold coin-style necklaces and a purple floral crown. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, one in blue ornaments. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and the frame shows only the shrine and its decoration.2015-01-07January 08 20172017-01-08January 14 20132013-01-14April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti decorated for a festival procession, its face and upper body covered in dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with blue and pink accents, with green leaf garlands woven through. The figure wears elaborate silver and gold ornaments, a large dark red-and-white jewelled pendant and a crown-like headpiece, and a long ceremonial sceptre or staff with a jewelled finial extends to the right. Gold filigree panels and a lit background suggest a nighttime temple or procession setting. No people are visible.2017-01-08A deity murti, a metal figure with a gold face, is framed by dense flower garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. It wears an ornate crown with a jewelled peacock-style ornament, a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a large green gem, and layered gold coin garlands. A kalasha-style gold base sits below, covered in white and yellow flower offerings. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue shown in festival decoration.2011-10-04A 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 copies