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A photograph of a decorated vel, the spear of Murugan, dressed for worship. The metal vel has a red tilak mark near its tip and is draped with a teal and cream brocade cloth and a jewelled ornamental necklace. Garlands of yellow marigolds with purple accents hang from the shaft, and a large yellow flower rests at its base. Behind it stands a large golden deity statue beside a photographic backdrop of a tall flight of red and white steps leading up to a hill shrine with figures on the stairs. A gold-patterned altar cloth and a small framed image of a standing deity sit at right. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated vel or spear-shaped object draped in a yellow and magenta silk cloth with gold zari border, garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple flowers, a pink flower and a large white flower on top. A gold crown-like ornament and a gold chain hang on it, arranged in front of a large backdrop painting showing a golden deity figure and a red staircase with a cave-like hillside. A small golden deity statue sits on a pink cloth to the right, with an orange flower beside it. No people are visible.2025-08-27A photograph of a decorated vel or spear-shaped object set on a golden ornamental base, dressed with a red silk shawl, yellow and pink brocade cloth with gold leaf-pattern border, a rhinestone necklace and a crescent-shaped jewelled ornament, and garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple flowers and a pink bloom. A white chrysanthemum lies at the base. Behind it stands a large golden deity figure on a pillar and a backdrop of forested hills. A small framed picture of a standing deity sits to the right, and a brass plate is at the edge. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated kalasha-style brass vessel set on a cloth draped in pink and gold brocade. The brass pot has a small red tilak mark and a white flower on top, wrapped with a garland of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and a large red rose, with a jewelled ornament at its middle. Two gold-coloured rods rise from the sides and a gold chain hangs from the neck. Behind it stands a large golden temple pillar with carved sculptural detail and a painted backdrop of a rocky hillside and red-striped walls. No people are visible.2025-07-09A close photograph of a decorated deity murti, its polished metal head with a horizontal tilak and a red-pink bindi, dressed in a teal and gold sari-like cloth with a sheer beige shawl draped over the shoulders. The murti wears a jewelled gold and stone necklace, a jasmine garland and a large orange chrysanthemum flower tucked at the crown. A gilded ornate backdrop and a small brass figure appear behind. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti displayed on a red and gold painted wooden stand. The conical metallic head is adorned with a peacock feather crown and a gold-sequined arch behind it. The figure wears green satin shoulder cloths edged with gold zari borders, a gold leaf-patterned necklace, and a red patterned cloth with a jewelled pendant set with green, red and white stones and a large black stone. A single orange flower lies at its base. A framed colourful painting forms the backdrop. No people are visible.2021-04-10Close view of a gold-plated ceremonial object. Five gold tips with green stone pendants crown the top above green leaves. Behind it, a gold figure wears bangles and a blue-and-gold sari-like cloth, and an ornate gold backdrop is visible. No people are visible; the scene shows a decorated deity murti during festival adornment.2010-08-30Photo 116913882014-12-26KAILASA SINGAPORE on 11/20/20212021-11-20 +2 copiesJune 16 20152015-06-16January 12 20152015-01-12KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/20/20212021-01-20KAILASA SINGAPORE on 1/30/20212021-01-30