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April 29 20152015-04-29A deity murti of a warrior form with a spear, shown at night in a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a red jewel and red sash, a jewelled sari-style garment, and layered ornaments. Its shoulders and base are draped with garlands of red, purple, orange, yellow and white flowers. The golden arched canopy is richly carved with floral and scrollwork motifs, and warm lamp light glows against the dark background.2015-04-29Night photograph of a richly decorated deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves drape the figure, with gold beaded necklaces and an ornate gold backdrop behind. A small portion of a person's head and shoulder is visible at the bottom edge, so no full physical person is clearly shown. Warm light falls on the golden ornaments against a dark background.2015-02-03A silver deity murti of Murugan-style form stands within a dense arrangement of red roses, white flowers and pink garlands. The murti wears a tall silver crown, a heavily jewelled gold and red necklace set with green and red stones, and a yellow and red silk garment with gold brocade. It holds a silver spear-like staff and a green and red decorated object at its side. The lighting is dim and warm, with the floral garlands framing the figure. No people are visible.2013-04-23A golden-faced deity murti seated on a throne against an orange backdrop with a gold-dotted fabric canopy overhead. The figure wears a tall pearl-and-red-beaded crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a brown rudraksha-style garland, and a leopard-print cloth over the shoulder. It holds a golden bow with a red-wrapped grip and an arrow across its body, with a trident and a snake-topped staff beside the throne. Red and gold drapery covers the seat. The image is a photograph of an idol, with no people visible.2014-01-09 +1 copiesNovember 21 20152015-11-21November 15 20152015-11-15December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a female form, shown from the chest up in a shrine against a green silk backdrop with gold floral motifs. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, red and gold garments, layered gem-studded necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object in its hands. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over its shoulders. No people are visible.2013-03-03October 01 20082008-10-01A gold deity murti of a goddess is decorated for festival worship, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. She wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem accents, a gold face mask, layered jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-gold ornamented bodice, with white jasmine garlands draped over her shoulders. Gold ceremonial weapons and a tall palm-like pole stand beside her, and a jewelled gold shield-like ornament sits at her chest. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01A gilded metal deity murti stands centrally, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a long garland of white and yellow flowers over a magenta flower garland. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in front of a backdrop of dense red roses and green leaves. A blurred feathered fan or whisk and a partially visible second figure appear at the left edge. No living person is clearly visible apart from blurred hands at the frame edges. Decorative flower arrangement and ornate adornments suggest temple alankaram decoration.2013-02-24