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December 22 20132013-12-22October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesDecember 22 20132013-12-22A small deity murti of Murugan, adorned with a crown and a green and gold garment, is seated on an ornate golden peacock throne. Multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, magenta, green and white drape over the murti and the peacock's back. The murti sits on a green cushion with a pink edge. The throne stands on a golden pedestal in a room with pink walls, a window and a blue curtain. Gold ceremonial staffs stand at the right edge, and a gold lion-like figure appears at the far left. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12Close view of an ornate golden throne arm carved as a rearing lion-like creature with a curled trunk-like snout and mane detailing, beside a rich gold-framed seat. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape the throne, with a red-and-gold textile on the seat. Behind the throne, a large printed portrait shows a figure in orange saffron robes, with Kannada script on a blue banner at the lower left. A partially visible figure in a red and gold sari with jewelled necklaces sits at the upper right. No physical person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the identity is unsure.2010-10-08December 22 20132013-12-22November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a gilded temple interior at Adi Kailasa. Centre, a dark-skinned deity murti with a tall black hair crown, adorned in a purple dhoti and white and maroon garments, is seated on a golden peacock-shaped throne and draped with long garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. Flanking it on the right is a second, richly decorated murti in orange, white and blue brocade with silver embroidery, seated on a golden throne. Ornate gilded pillars, lion-headed carvings and a golden canopy frame the shrine, with an orange and red ceremonial banner at the right edge. No living people are visible.2016-12-05October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesNovember 05 20132013-11-05A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden peacock throne-like stand within an ornate gilded arched frame. The murti wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces with red and green stones, and a teal-green and gold silk garment, with its right hand raised in blessing. It is heavily decorated with garlands of red and white roses, purple flower strands, yellow and white marigold garlands and green leaves. Dark maroon velvet drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible.2012-04-24December 26 20092009-12-26