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December 05 2016

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A deity murti in a procession, seated on a grey cushioned throne-like seat in a golden arched canopy frame with carved floral and bird motifs. The murti wears a green silk sari with gold border, a crown-like headdress studded with red and white stones, a multi-strand silver necklace and a gold armlet, and its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Yellow marigold and red-white flower garlands drape the seat and frame. A multicoloured tasselled umbrella with a gold finial shelters the murti, with trees and palms behind. A lion-faced figure is partly visible at the lower left. Outdoors, no people visible.2016-12-05A decorated murti of the goddess Murugan's consort Valli or a deity form in a festival procession, seated on a golden peacock vahana atop a chariot covered in green leaves and yellow and red flower garlands. The murti wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with a blue-and-gold patterned top, heavy gold necklaces and an elaborate silver-and-gem embellished chest piece, and holds gold weapons in multiple hands including a long gold spear. Pink and magenta silk drapes hang behind, with an ornate gold arch at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2015-11-16 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne-like vahana with an ornate gilded arch behind it. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari with gold brocade, a tall jewelled crown, a large red and green pendant necklace, and layered garlands of red roses, yellow and purple flowers and white jasmine strands hanging down both sides. Golden lion-head carvings flank the base and pink lotus blossoms are tied to the garlands. A striped temple structure and foliage appear at the edges. No physical people are visible.2015-04-21December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne under a fringed red and gold canopy. The figure wears a silver crown, a jewelled silver and red necklace, and a red skirt with a green lower cloth edged in gold. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves frame the figure, and gold coins are draped across the chest. Gold hands hold ceremonial items, and golden lion or elephant carvings support the throne. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05March 27 20162016-03-27Close photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a red-and-white forehead marking, and a heavy jewelled necklace over an orange garment. Multiple arms are covered in stacked coloured bangles of red, green, blue and gold, and one hand holds a pink hibiscus flower. Yellow marigolds and magenta and green foliage surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2009-09-25 +2 copiesSeptember 25 20092009-09-25April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copies