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February 26 2013

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A deity murti seated centrally in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green garment with gold-bordered skirt. Garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and white and yellow flowers drape the figure. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also crowned and jewelled, with red rose garlands. In front, three kalasha-like offerings are wrapped in red cloth with mango leaves.2013-02-26A golden ornate arch throne (peetha) frames three deity murtis seated on a striped tiered platform, adorned with red rose garlands, orange and yellow marigold garlands, white flower strands and jewelled silver necklaces. The central murti wears a crown and green and gold draped garment; the two flanking figures wear green and crimson clothing and crowns. Brass kalashas, small oil lamps and offerings sit at the base on red cloth, with potted plants at the sides. No people are visible.2013-02-26 +2 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16A 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.2011-11-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilt throne with a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment and heavy necklaces, holding a scepter and a fan-like object. Two smaller attendant figures in green and silver garments flank it. Yellow and red garlands drape the throne and figures, and a green cloth covers the platform. No physical people are present.2015-07-17July 18 20132013-07-18A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally, adorned with a jewelled crown, a silver vel (lance) and a flag, and heavy gold and gem necklaces. Two consort figures, one on each side, wear orange and red silk with gold borders and jewelled ornaments. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves drape the figures. A golden peacock vahana stands in front, with a golden curtain behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues. An oil lamp stands at the right edge.2015-11-12 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesA brass or gilt metal deity murti stands centrally on a decorated platform in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red velvet curtain. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, and holds a staff, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Two companion figures flank it, each in green and gold embellished garments with jewelled crowns. All three are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red, yellow and orange flower garlands, and the scene is set up for a temple-style ceremonial display. No living people are visible.2015-04-30February 21 20132013-02-21May 07 20172017-05-07