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May 17 20162016-05-17Three ornately decorated murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine before a dark blue backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold and red crown, a heavy gold necklace with a central pendant, and a striped gold-and-red dhoti, holding one hand raised in blessing and a long staff. Flanking figures wear red and gold turbans and gold ornaments, the left holding a staff and the right holding a spear. Garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow marigolds drape the figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2015-07-31Three deity murtis stand side by side in a gilded arched shrine, decorated with white and red-yellow garlands and gold jewellery. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with a red band and a gold necklace with a green pendant, holding a trident-like staff. The figure to the left wears a red-and-gold turban, a red pendant and striped orange garments, holding a staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate gold crown and red garments with gold ornaments. A blue drape forms the backdrop. Garlands of white and yellow flowers and gold chains frame the figures.2015-07-31April 21 20152015-04-21Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a peacock vahana in front, seated beneath an ornate gilded arch and an ornamental parasol. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a vertical tilak, holds a spear-like vel, and is adorned with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Two flanking consorts wear jewelled headdresses and pearl necklaces. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine drape across all three figures and the golden peacock. Gold and red silk textiles form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19Three metal deity murtis stand together on a blue cloth draped over a platform, each adorned with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. The central figure is a male deity holding a trident and a staff-like weapon, wearing an ornate crown, jeweled necklaces and an orange-red garment with gold border. Flanking him are two female murtis in orange and red silk saris with gold borders, heavy jeweled necklaces and tall ornamented crowns. Behind them hang an orange cloth and a red-and-white striped canopy with metal railings at right. No physical people are visible.2010-12-23September 22 20142014-09-22April 21 20152015-04-21July 31 20152015-07-31A temple shrine with three gilded murti statues dressed in silk garments and heavy jewellery. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a tripundra mark, a green dhoti with gold borders, a red-and-white beaded necklace and a green-and-orange shawl draped over the shoulders. To the left stands a male statue in a red turban and red-and-gold attire with a pearl-beaded collar. To the right, a female statue wears a green silk sari with gold borders, a tall jewelled headdress with a tripundra mark and an ornate jewelled necklace. A purple cloth backdrop and ornate gold arch frame the figures. The statues are statues, not living people.2015-11-16A photograph of a decorated altar with three large murti statues under a gold arched frame against a green draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall green crown with jewelled ornaments, a tiger-striped garment and layered gold and bead necklaces, with hands raised in blessing. The figure to the left wears a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a layered rudraksha-style necklace, and the figure to the right wears an ornate crown, a green and red embroidered garment, and holds a red flower. No physical people are visible; all three figures are statues.2014-06-10September 22 20142014-09-22