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October 31 2011

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Close 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 photograph of a gilded metal vahana sculpture, a golden bird-like mount with a curved beak and crest, ornamented with jeweled necklaces set with green and red stones and a pendant. It stands on a gold-coloured metal frame and a small base in front of a decorated altar backdrop of red, yellow, white and green flower garlands and a red and gold cloth, with a deep red wall behind. Scattered petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of a gilded ceremonial figure resembling a bird's head with a long curved beak and an ornate feathered crest, its body covered in fine scale-like engraving and wrapped with a jewelled necklace set with red, green and white stones. Behind it are garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and pink and purple blossoms, with a maroon cloth at the left. No people are visible.2011-12-06A photograph of a decorated shrine with a deity murti of Murugan standing centrally, holding a spear-like vel and wearing a tall crowned headdress and jewelled ornaments. Two smaller standing figures flank him on either side, also crowned and adorned. Behind them is a dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and green marigold and jasmine. In front stands a large golden peacock vahana with jewelled necklaces and red and green gemstones, set on a gilded wooden stand. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit at the lower left and right corners, and a small floral arrangement rests at the base. Orange and red draped cloth forms the backdrop, with a striped canopy overhead.2010-11-09A 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 12 20102010-11-12November 22 20152015-11-22November 12 20102010-11-12A gilded deity murti seated on a golden peacock-shaped throne with an arched gold backdrop and blue cloth behind it. The murti wears a gold crown, layered silver-toned jewelled necklaces, a red and gold dhoti, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and purple flowers. The peacock throne has an intricately carved gold tail and neck, and the stand is draped in purple cloth. No people are visible in the scene.2013-09-03A deity murti of the goddess seated on a gilded peacock-shaped vahana throne, adorned with thick red, yellow and green flower garlands draped on both sides. She wears a green and red silk sari with gold zari borders, a red blouse, layered silver and gemstone necklaces, a jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, and holds a golden lotus or fruit in one hand. The gilded arched backdrop and dark drapes frame the scene. No people are visible.2015-04-26 +1 copiesNovember 22 20152015-11-22A metal murti of the deity Murugan stands on a gilded peacock vahana against a gold arched backdrop. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces, a crown and a red-and-gold dhoti, and holds a small green parrot. It is framed by garlands of green leaves, pink, red, yellow and purple flowers, with white jasmine strands hanging from the peacock. A red cloth covers the seat. No people are visible.2013-04-15