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October 11 2010

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A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands at the centre, framed by an arch of yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, purple flowers and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a jewelled necklace and a heavy embellished silver-and-gold garment, and holds a golden vel (spear) in its right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Green leaves and white jasmine strands hang around the figure, and a golden ornamental frame surrounds the arch against an orange backdrop.2010-10-11December 19 20162016-12-19A golden deity murti group in a gilded arched shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. The central figure holds a spear-like staff with a small white flag and wears a tall ornate crown and layered gold necklaces. Two consort figures flank him in silk saris and jewelled headdresses, one in deep gold and one in orange-brown. A golden peacock-headed vehicle stands in front on a purple draped cloth. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people visible.2014-04-13April 13 20142014-04-13A decorated deity murti seated frontally on a gold-draped platform, framed by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure has a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, a black forehead band with a white tripundra, a gold face, and a white dhoti with a richly embroidered jeweled collar and waist ornaments. It holds a lotus bud in one hand, and a pink and white flower garland hangs over the chest. No living people are visible.2016-12-19A decorated deity murti of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) stands centrally on a green silk-draped platform before a red satin backdrop framed by a golden arch. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, gold and red stone ornaments and holds a vel-like spear crossed with a second spear. Two smaller female figures flank him, dressed in cream sarees with green borders and heavy jewelled necklaces and waist ornaments. White and red rose garlands drape the arch, and a gold peacock figure sits in front.2016-11-03Photo of a temple puja before a golden deity murti pair seated within a dense arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti with a yellow border and a bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads and sacred ash, faces the altar on the left. A devotee in an orange-red garment with a yellow border stands at centre, hands raised to a brass oil-lamp stand holding five lit lamps. Strands of pearl and flower garlands hang over a golden kalasha-shaped vessel. Two attendant figures in red and orange headwear stand on the sides. Golden lamp stands and a green cloth lie in the foreground.2015-01-04October 11 20102010-10-11May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA golden peacock-shaped vahana stands with a small white deity murti of a goddess seated on a raised platform, holding a stringed veena and adorned with a silver-toned crown and jewelry. The murti is framed by a large garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and green flowers, and an ornate multicoloured canopy with tassels rises above it. The gilded peacock has a raised tail and intricate carved detailing. Behind, a red and gold backdrop with floral decoration is visible. No people are present; this is a decorated deity display.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA golden deity murti stands in front of a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, magenta and red, with green leaf garlands woven between them. The figure has long black hair swept up under a tall ornate crown with white beads, wears a gold-and-red jewelled bodice with layered necklaces, and holds a flower in one hand. A leopard-skin shawl drapes over the left shoulder above a red and gold dhoti. A red hibiscus flower decorates the chest, and a gilded ornamental frame surrounds the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10Close-up of two golden metal deity murtis under a gilded arch with a green silk backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with white pearl trim and a golden crown, holds a trident and a raised golden hand, and is adorned with a dark beaded necklace and jeweled chest pieces. The figure on the right wears an ornate jeweled crown and heavy white and multicolored jeweled necklaces, with yellow and red marigold garlands draped over the shoulders. No physical people are visible.2013-06-29