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October 11 20132013-10-11A 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 14 20162016-02-14October 06 20112011-10-06A decorated deity murti of a standing or seated Hindu god in a gilded shrine arch, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. The central figure wears a tall jewelled golden crown with a red stone, a red garment covered in jewelled ornaments, and many gold chains and multi-coloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. A golden bird-headed vahana or stand sits in front. The attendants wear blue and turquoise jewelled garments and tall ornamented headdresses. Green silk drapes frame the lower base, and pale green silk covers the platform.2015-02-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti set on a raised platform for worship. Three gold-coloured murtis stand in front of a backdrop painted with a temple gopuram and columns. The central figure holds a long staff or trident and wears a tall ornate crown with a red and gold headdress, with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled ornaments. Flanking figures wear tall silver crowns and heavy jewelled necklaces and stand within large garlands of red roses, marigold and green leaves. A golden animal figure, possibly a bull or mount, sits in the foreground with a yellow garland. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the platform, and a red and gold cloth hangs at the right edge.2010-11-13A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing on a golden vahana-like figure with an ornate golden arch behind it. The central figure wears a tall white crown, a silver-and-gold necklace and a mala of white and red flowers. Two attendant figures in orange and gold saris flank it, also crowned and adorned with jewelry. Large garlands of white chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves drape the whole arrangement, with an orange cloth hanging to one side. The setting is a plain pink wall and light floor. No physical people are visible.2011-10-06Photograph of a decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing centrally with a golden peacock vahana in front, flanked by two consorts in orange silk sarees with gold borders and silver jewellery. The central figure wears a silver crown, rudraksha-style chest ornaments and garlands, while the surrounding arch is densely covered with white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded arch frame behind. Plain pink wall and dark curtain form the background; no physical people are present.2011-10-06October 26 20142014-10-26October 27 20142014-10-27 +2 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copies