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A decorated deity murti. Two smaller murtis flank it, each wearing crowns and jeweled adornment. The central figure holds a vel-like spear in each hand, and a golden peacock head appears in the lower foreground. The arch behind them is built from bands of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands, with peacock feathers fanning above. No people are visible; the figures are statues.

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A decorated deity murti is shown in a festival procession setting, framed by a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, white, and purple, with green leaf garlands woven through. The central standing figure wears a purple garment, a gold armlet-style ornament, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a tall ornate crown with a pointed top, and holds a spear-like staff with a small flag. Two smaller standing figures flank it, one in blue and gold with a dark cap and the other in orange with a jewelled headdress. A gilded animal figure. Peacock feathers with eye patterns fill the background above.2011-01-21January 21 20112011-01-21A photograph of deity murti figures dressed for worship. The central standing figure, in gold-toned metal, wears an ornate crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled belt, and holds a trident-like staff. Flanking figures on either side wear jeweled crowns and necklaces and hold ritual objects. The figures are framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and purple flower strands, with green leaves and a gold ornate backdrop behind them.2013-02-20A decorated metal murti of a deity with a tall jeweled crown stands at centre, holding a trident and a long staff topped with an ornate finial, while embellished ornaments and a jeweled chest piece cover its body. It is framed by a dense arch of marigold, red rose and white jasmine garlands with green leaves against a dark background. Smaller decorated murtis flank it on each side, one wearing a pink flower at the head, both in jeweled crowns and ornaments. The scene reads as a deity alankaram at a temple or ashram. No people are visible.2010-11-09Photograph of a deity murti group on an ornate gold-framed shrine backdrop. A central metal murti of Murugan with a spear (vel) and jewelled crown stands between two consort murtis in purple and gold-embellished garments, all draped with thick garlands of white jasmine and red flowers and green leaves. A gold peacock figure sits in front, with red silk draped beneath. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-11-07A decorated deity murti is shown at the centre, flanked by two smaller ornately adorned figures on either side. The central figure wears a gold and red turban-style crown, a jewelled bodice and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword. Dense garlands of red and yellow flowers with green leaves frame the murtis, and a white cloth drapes above them against a gold-framed red backdrop. This is a deity murti, not a person; no physical people are visible.2016-11-06A decorated deity murti is the central subject, framed by a dense arch of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The central figure, a golden-faced murti, wears an ornate jewelled crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces and holds a trident and a small flag. Two smaller attendant murtis flank him on left and right, each wearing crowns and jewelled ornaments. The murtis are statues, not living people. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A gilded deity murti stands centrally, adorned with a jewelled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, and bangles, holding a staff-like attribute in one hand. It is framed by a large arch of red roses, white and yellow flower garlands, and magenta flower strands. Smaller gilded figures flank it on either side, and an orange cloth hangs at the right edge.2013-02-24A deity murti stands centrally, decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white flower strands, and dressed in silver embellishment set with red stones. It wears a tall jewelled crown and an orange-red turban, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword or spear. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, also in silver jewelled garments with red and pink floral offerings. A red and gold draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the scene. The image is an offering-decorated murti, not a live person.2016-11-06A photograph of three gilded deity murtis in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold carving and a red silk drape with gold motifs. The central figure wears a tall crown, a red and orange turban, and an ornate jewelled gold robe with red stones, holding a staff-like sceptre and a small flag-like emblem. Flanking figures wear jewelled crowns and embellished silver-and-gold garments. All three are densely adorned with long bands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with leaf fans behind the central figure. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-11-06November 07 20132013-11-07November 06 20132013-11-06