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A photograph of a dark stone or metal murti of a standing deity, Murugan-style with a peacock-feather crown and a vel spear held upright in one hand. The figure wears a jewelled golden crown with a tall peacock-feather fan behind it, a gold and gem-studded necklace, a green silk dhoti with pink-and-gold border, and is garlanded with bands of green leaves, orange marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. A red tilak marks the forehead. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing before a deep maroon velvet curtain. The deity wears a jeweled golden crown with a peacock-feather plume, a heavy gold and gem-studded necklace with red, green and blue stones, and a purple and teal silk dhoti with gold border. Layered garlands of white jasmine, yellow and green marigolds and red roses drape over both shoulders, and a vel spear is held upright at his side. The scene reflects a decorated deity murti for worship.2025-01-25A dark stone murti of Lord Murugan (Subramanya) stands in a temple shrine before a deep red velvet curtain. He wears a gold and jewelled crown topped with peacock feathers, a jewelled breastplate, and a white and green jasmine garland with pink roses. A pink silk dhoti is draped around his waist, and he holds a golden vel (spear) in one hand. A peacock sculpture stands at his feet. This photo shows a deity murti only; no living people are visible, and it is not a scene of a person.2024-07-27November 14 20212021-11-14Close photo of a black stone murti of a deity with four arms, wearing a tall gold crown and a red silk cloth draped over the body. It is decorated with a gold chest ornament, a gold waist belt, and a garland of green and orange-pink flowers. The deity holds a golden spear-shaped vel and a golden flag-topped staff, with a large peacock-feather backdrop behind it and blue fabric on the sides. No physical people are visible.2024-01-24Three dark stone murtis stand on tiered black pedestals before a deep maroon velvet curtain. The central standing deity wears a jeweled crown topped with a peacock-feather plume, gold and gem necklaces, and a purple dhoti with teal and gold borders, with flower garlands in red, orange and white. A woman figure on the left wears a green sari with gold border and white and pink garlands, and a figure on the right wears an orange sari with blue border and pink garlands. A brass kalasha and a brass lamp flank the stand, and a vase of pink and orange flowers sits at the base. No people are visible.2025-01-25Photo 82878502022-05-08 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a dark stone murti of a deity adorned for worship. The murti wears a tall gold and jewelled crown rimmed with pearls and red, green and pink stones, with peacock feathers rising behind it. A white-and-gold pearl necklace and jewelled ornamental breastplate cover the chest, and it is draped in white and pink silk with long white jasmine garlands and pink rose garlands. A gold ceremonial vessel with a lotus-shaped handle appears at the left edge against a maroon curtain.2024-09-28A black stone murti of a deity is adorned for worship, shown from the chest up. It wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with peacock feathers, a decorated gold-and-white embroidered garment, and white flower garlands. Green velvet panels trimmed with gold ornaments flank the figure, and a golden trident-style staff with a lotus base rests beside it. Orange and red marigolds and red flowers frame the murti against a deep red backdrop. A caption at the bottom reads Kailasa Seattle - Nithyanandeshwara Hindu Temple. No people are visible; the image shows a deity murti.2020-11-28January 24 20242024-01-24Three dark stone deity murti stand on a raised dais before a deep maroon draped backdrop. The central figure has four arms, a golden jeweled crown and a large peacock-feather fan behind it, wears a pink dhoti and a jeweled chest ornament, and holds a staff. Garlands of white jasmine and pink roses hang on all three figures, with yellow roses placed at their feet. The two flanking figures wear orange and tan silk garments, jeweled crowns and layered necklaces. A small peacock sits beside the central figure. No people are visible.2024-07-27A large dark stone or wooden murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a black pedestal before a magenta velvet drapery. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, heavy gold and white paisley-patterned jewelled necklaces, large earrings, armlets and a jewelled waist belt. An orange-red cloth with yellow stripes is draped over the lower body. A tall gold spear with a leaf-shaped head, marked with a small red-and-white emblem, rises beside the figure on the left, and a carved serpent curls behind the legs. The deity murti is the sole subject; no physical people are visible.A dark stone murugan deity murti stands in a shrine alcove with a deep red velvet backdrop. The deity wears a jeweled golden crown with green and red stones, a white and gold ornate chest ornament, and white jasmine garlands. A peacock feather arrangement rises behind the crown, and a peacock figure is carved at the base. A golden vel spear is held in one hand. In front of the murti a large brass lamp is burning with bright flames, and a pink cloth drapes the base. Red fabric appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2024-07-27