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A gilded shrine holds a golden deity murti of Murugan with a tall gold crown and a spear-like vel, flanked by two smaller gold consorts. The figures are framed by an arch of white jasmine garlands, red roses and pink lotus buds, with a magenta cloth backdrop. In the foreground a golden peacock vahana is decorated with garlands. A lamp with a lit flame stands at the left edge. A single person seen from behind, bare-backed with long dark hair and an orange cloth draped over the shoulder, makes an offering toward the peacock.

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A priest in an orange dhoti and bare back waves a lit lamp before a gilded deity murti of Murugan with a spear, flanked by two consort figures, all garlanded with white jasmine, red roses and pink lotus petals within an ornate gold arch. A golden peacock vahana sits in front of the murti, and a brass oil lamp burns at the left edge. The priest holds a bell in his other hand. The a person appearance criteria are not met for any person in view, and no physical a person is visible.2016-11-02 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands centrally in a gold arched shrine, holding a vel (spear) with gold ornaments and a tall gold crown. Two smaller gold-adorned consorts flank him, dressed in dark garments with gold necklaces. A large gold peacock vahana sits in front. The figures are framed by white and red jasmine and rose garlands, pink lotus buds arch overhead, and magenta silk draping lines the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-11-02A decorated shrine presents three gilded deity murtis under a golden arched canopy. The central figure, a standing deity with a golden crown and a spear-like vel held in one hand, wears heavy gold necklaces and a magenta garment. Flanking figures wear gold jewellery and dark purple skirts. Strands of white jasmine and red roses with green leaves form arches around them, with pink lotus buds along the top. A golden peacock figure stands in the foreground, and magenta and red drapery fills the background.2016-11-02A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in a rust-red turban and dark red garment standing before a richly decorated deity murti, two standing figures seated on a golden throne draped in red fabric. Multicoloured garlands of pink, yellow, green and white flowers cover the murti and pillars, with gold jewellery and necklaces. On the left, two priests in saffron-orange robes hold a plate and oil lamp, one wearing a rudraksha mala and shaved head. A smaller decorated figure stands on the right. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the floor.2014-12-05October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesMarch 25 20182018-03-25October 31 20162016-10-31 +1 copiesA priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, performing aarti with a lit lamp and a handbell before a large deity murti. The murti is adorned with yellow and red garlands and a gold crown, seated in a gold arched canopy with a multicoloured fringed umbrella overhead. A golden bull or vahana stands in front of the murti, with two smaller figures flanking the seated deity. Rows of brass lamps sit at the lower edge of the frame, and a grey stone sculpture is visible on the right.2016-01-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a braid performs puja at a shrine, pouring from a small brass vessel beside a crystal linga covered in pink and white flowers. Behind him, three deity murtis are richly garlanded with white jasmine and red roses; the central figure wears a crown and a white-and-gold dhoti. A gold silk cloth drapes the altar. A seated attendant with a shaved head sits at left. Gold bangles and a rudraksha mala are visible. The setting is a wood-panelled temple sanctum.2014-06-30December 18 20162016-12-18October 31 20162016-10-31 +2 copiesNovember 02 20162016-11-02