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January 02 20132013-01-02A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis in a gilded arched niche backed by orange and gold draped cloth. The central figure wears an orange cloth, a crown-like headpiece, a rudraksha-style chest ornament and a white and red flower garland. Two flanking figures wear red and gold brocade garments, jewelled crowns and white jasmine garlands with red and yellow flowers. The murtis are statues, not people, and no physical people are visible. Brass vessels and a lamp sit on a ledge at the upper right, with banana leaves at the left edge.2013-01-02January 02 20132013-01-02A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold pillars and lion figures holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller consort figures, all adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A golden bull-like vahana sits in front. A decorated orange and gold ceremonial parasol with a white dove emblem stands to the right, and a brass lamp and trishula appear at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17November 14 20102010-11-14Photograph of three metal murti of deities decorated with long garlands of green leaves, yellow and white flowers, and red roses with orange blossoms. The central figure wears a tall ornate red and gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a dhoti, holding a spear-like staff. Flanking consorts wear similar crowns, jewelled necklaces and silver ornaments. Behind them a blurred figure in orange robes sits near red and gold drapery. The deity murti are the main subject; no living physical person is clearly visible.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph of a deity murti group in a gold-framed shrine arch, dressed for worship. The central figure wears an orange turban, a gold-embroidered ornamental garment, and a crown, holding a staff-like ceremonial rod. Two flanking figures wear teal-green and red silk, jewelled crowns, and heavy white jasmine garlands with yellow marigold and red rose accents. Yellow flower petals are scattered at the base, and a brass oil lamp (deepam) stands at left beside a dark stone niche carving. No physical people are visible.2011-11-01November 23 20102010-11-23 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a tall crown, seated on a golden peacock vahana, flanked by two consorts in ornate gold jewellery. Garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers drape the figures, and a silver-and-gold arched shrine frame with lion-faced pillars surrounds them. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird emblem stands at the right, and a golden kalasha-style lamp sits at lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17A golden ornate shrine arch frames a deity murti group dressed in red, yellow and white flower garlands. A central figure with a tall crown holds a long staff, flanked by two smaller figures in gold jewelry, with a gold bull-shaped vahana in front. A gold-and-red embroidered ceremonial umbrella with fringe stands above, and a yellow-and-red banner with a white bird emblem hangs on the right beside white drapes. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19