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December 24 2013

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple setting, seated on a golden peacock vahana in front of a gold-framed arch. The central figure holds a spear-like vel and a small flag, wears a tall crown and orange-and-gold garments, and is flanked by two consort figures in red and gold saris. The murti is heavily garlanded with bands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves, with red satin draped behind. No people are visible in the scene.2013-12-24Photograph of a decorated deity murti group on a gilded stand, dressed in red and gold silk and heaped with yellow, red and white flower garlands. A central standing figure holds a spear-like lance and a small flag, wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces. Two consort figures flank him, one at left and one at right, both adorned with jewellery. A large gold peacock vahana sits in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-12-24December 04 20112011-12-04 +1 copiesOctober 26 20142014-10-26Photograph 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 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 golden-metal murti of Lord Shiva in standing form with a tall crown, holding a trident in one hand and a flag-topped staff, flanked by two smaller metal deity figures in red-and-gold saris and jewelled necklaces. Each figure is framed by tall garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers studded with decorative stones. Behind them is an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with a blue cloth. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-12-25November 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23Photograph of a decorated deity murti set before a dark maroon curtain within an ornate gold arch. A central figure stands on a golden peacock vahana, holding a trident, with two smaller female figures flanking him, all wrapped in thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. Gold jewellery and a red silk cloth cover the base. The murti is worshipped as Subramanya Alankar, and the arrangement is a festival decoration. No living people are visible.2013-11-06December 05 20112011-12-05A photograph of a shrine-like arrangement holding three metal murtis, not living people. At centre stands a deity murti with an orange turban, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a staff. Flanked by two smaller murtis, one in grey-silver and one in blue, both wearing jewelled necklaces and crowns. Yellow, purple, white and red flower garlands drape the figures and an ornate gold arch behind them. In the foreground stands a large gold vahana sculpture of a peacock-like bird on a wooden stand. Maroon cloth covers the seat. Setting appears to be a temple or hall with a teal and gold backdrop.2011-12-06