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December 22 2016

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A richly adorned deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands centrally, holding a spear (vel) and a staff, dressed in gold and jewelled ornaments with a jewelled crown. Two consorts flank him, each wearing gold jewellery, floral garlands in red, yellow and white, and jewelled necklaces. A golden peacock mount stands in front, and a gold-brocade backdrop with floral garlands frames the altar. No physical people are visible.2016-12-22December 22 20162016-12-22March 26 20132013-03-26December 16 20162016-12-16 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti set in a dense arrangement of garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds and purple flowers, with green leaves framing the figures. The central golden deity wears a tall ornate black crown with gold ornaments, a jewelled necklace, large earrings and a red tilak, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a fruit or round object in the other. Flanking figures, also gold and richly adorned with crowns and jewellery, sit on either side against a green backdrop inside an ornate gold arch. A silver staff or stand is visible at the right edge. No physical people are present.2017-11-27A 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 27 20172017-11-27 +1 copiesThree golden deity murtis are decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple, and green leaf garlands, set before a gilded arch and red drapery. The central figure wears a white dhoti, a jewelled crown, a large ornate necklace and a bow. Flanking figures wear jewelled crowns, elaborate gold and gemstone jewellery and hold weapons. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2018-03-25A golden murti pair of deities seated together in a temple shrine, heavily adorned with thick garlands of yellow, white, green, magenta and orange flowers. The male figure wears a red and gold turban with a crescent emblem and holds a trident; the female figure wears a gold crown and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. In front, a large silver-and-gold jewelled ornament and rudraksha-strung adornment hang over a central pedestal, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small decorated lingam-like form with flower garland at the base. No living people are visible.2014-12-05May 17 20162016-05-17 +1 copiesA central gilded deity murti stands on a red cloth-covered platform, flanked by two female murtis in saris, one yellow-orange and one purple, all adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns. Large garlands in yellow, red, green, pink, white and blue arch over the three figures, and a gold arch frames the centre. Behind them, a printed backdrop shows a tree and a figure in orange clothing with a white turban and garlands, and a red decorative canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible in the scene.2005-12-09A 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.2014-04-13