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November 08 2013

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A decorated murti of Murugan (Subramanya) seated on a golden peacock vahana, flanked by two smaller consort figures. The central deity holds a vel (spear) and has a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a red rudraksha-style mala. Two female figures on either side wear jewelled necklaces and crowns. The whole arrangement is framed by red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands, with an ornate gold arched backdrop. No people are visible; the figures are statues. The peacock has a gilded plumed head and a green garland at its neck. Red satin draping sits behind the central figure.2013-11-06July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA man in a rust-orange turban and orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, raising one hand in a blessing gesture and smiling. He wears layered rudraksha malas, a gold chain and bead bracelets. Behind him, a large gold arch is framed by tiered garlands of red roses, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. Within the arch stand gilded deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns and ornaments, flanked by silver lion figures and a silver staff at the right. A small framed portrait sits on a silver side table at the left.2017-11-27A smiling man in a rust-orange turban and orange robes sits on a red-cushioned throne, raising his right hand in a blessing wave. He wears multiple rudraksha malas, a gold chain and beaded bracelets. Behind him is an elaborate floral arch of red, yellow, white and green garlands framing a gilded deity murti with a crown, and two smaller figures on either side. Silver lion figures flank the throne, and a silver staff stands at the right. A small framed photograph sits on a silver side table.2017-11-27A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-saffron dhoti-style robes sits eyes closed with hands folded in his lap, wearing layered rudraksha malas and rudraksha bracelets. He sits on a red velvet throne cushioned by red bolsters, flanked by silver lion figures, in front of a multicolour garland arch of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind him are golden deity murtis, a central figure with a crown and raised hand holding a fruit, flanked by two smaller figures. A silver staff leans on the right and a small framed portrait sits on a silver table at left. The setting appears to be a satsang or meditation session. Probable Swamiji, seated in meditation on the throne, with turban, rudraksha malas and saffron robes as distinguishing cues.2017-11-27A standing man in a rust-orange and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, with a rust-orange turban topped by a white ornament, a gold bead mala at his chest and gold armbands, raises his right palm in greeting beside a decorated shrine. Behind him a gilded arched backdrop frames a seated deity murti with a trident and silver ornaments, draped in yellow and red marigold garlands and flanked by two smaller figures in blue and grey garments. In front, a gold peacock-form vahana stands on a red cloth-draped platform with a magenta flower garland. A red and patterned mat lies on the floor.2013-11-05May 27 20132013-05-27 +2 copiesA seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped seat cover, raising both palms in blessing. He wears a rust-brown robe, a long garland of yellow, pink and white flowers, layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, gold bangles and a gold waist ornament. His long dark hair is swept up, with white vibhuti lines and a red bindi on his forehead. A gold-framed red base sits below.2016-05-20May 09 20142014-05-09October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold throne waves his right hand in greeting while holding a tall silver staff in his left. He wears a gold crown with an orange tassel, a brown-red robe, a thick gold necklace with multiple beaded strands, and pink-and-white flower garlands over his shoulders. A red tilak marks his forehead and rudraksha bracelets are on his wrists. Leopard-print cushions and tiger-stripe fabric surround the throne. In the foreground, a partly visible attendant with a white forehead mark and beaded necklace sits below. The gilded throne behind is richly carved.2017-05-05March 18 20172017-03-18