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A decorated deity murti stands inside a gilded wooden shrine canopy with carved elephants and a lotus-seated goddess above. The small blue-skinned murti wears an orange shawl, a tall crown, a jewelled necklace and holds a spear-like vel and staff. It is framed by a dense arch of red, yellow and white garlands, green leaves and purple flower strands on a purple satin-draped platform. No people are visible.

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October 28 20112011-10-28October 27 20112011-10-27A photograph of a deity murti standing inside an ornate gilded shrine with carved elephants and a lotus-seated figure on its pediment. The murti is a standing figure with a tall crown, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a white and silver ornamented necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a spear, set against a dense arrangement of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves forming a large garland arch. Purple satin drapes cover the base, with a green cloth beneath the murti. No people are visible.2011-10-28 +2 copiesA deity murti stands in a gold-framed shrine, heavily decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves arranged in a heart-shaped arch. The metal figure wears a golden crown, an orange cloth over the shoulders, a blue body with layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a spear-like staff and a small flag. A purple satin cloth and a green cloth drape the base, and purple flower strands frame the sides of the shrine. No people are visible.2011-10-27A deity murti is displayed inside an ornate gold shrine canopy with carved elephants and a central figure at the top, set against a dark blue curtain. The murti is decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green arranged in a heart-shaped frame, with an orange sacred thread draped across it. The shrine rests on a purple satin cloth, and a brass oil lamp with a rooster-shaped top stands to the right. No people are visible.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) is decorated for a festival alcove framed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and green leaves. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons, a tall gold crown, white and red garments and a long orange shawl, and it stands on a golden peacock vahana in front of a dark blue curtain. A white spear-like lance and a trident-style weapon rise beside the figure. Garlands and flower decorations cover the whole display. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31A decorated murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a wooden platform, framed by an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a red garment, an orange turban-like headdress with a gold crown, and white and silver ornaments. Several arms hold weapons including a spear and a trident-like staff. In front stands a large gold peacock-form vehicle with jewelled necklace, and a long silver-tipped staff leans against the platform. Green silk drapes frame the display against a dark blue curtain. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A photograph of a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) standing on a gilded peacock vahana, shown on a wooden stand in front of a dark curtain. The murti wears an orange cloth, silver and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver vel-like spear and a flag. It is decorated with thick arched garlands of red, purple and yellow flowers, backed by a gold-embossed arch with a teal cloth. No people are visible.2011-10-27