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December 24 2013

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December 24 20132013-12-24Night photograph of three gold-toned metal murti figures seated on a flower-decorated platform, heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink and gold sari, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the left wears a deep red and gold blouse and holds a bright pink silk cloth behind it. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murtis on a procession-style float, with a dark night setting behind them.2013-12-24Photo 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.2015-01-04December 01 20162016-12-01November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesOctober 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA 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.2014-04-13A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on an ornate throne, decorated with a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The male figure, on the left, wears an orange turban with a gold crown, holds a trident-like staff and a gold object in his raised hand, and wears layered beaded necklaces. The female figure, on the right, wears a gold crown, large earrings, layered pearl and bead necklaces and a red and green garland, and holds a lotus-like object. In front of them stands a golden kalasha-style pot draped with flower garlands, with a golden canopy above. No physical people are visible.2013-11-05April 13 20142014-04-13A 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.2016-11-03November 26 20142014-11-26 +1 copiesTwo large painted metal statues of a deity couple sit on a decorated throne-like seat under a gilded arch, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blooms. The male figure wears a red-orange dhoti and a red turban with a jewelled crest, holds a golden trident and a rudraksha mala, and has a gold pendant necklace. The female figure beside him wears a matching orange-red sari with silver jewellery, a jewelled crown and a small green parrot-like object in her raised hand. Both statues have gold-toned faces with red lips and bold eyebrows. No living people appear in the scene; the figures are deity murti depictions.2010-12-28