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A golden deity murti stands in front of a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, magenta and red, with green leaf garlands woven between them. The figure has long black hair swept up under a tall ornate crown with white beads, wears a gold-and-red jewelled bodice with layered necklaces, and holds a flower in one hand. A leopard-skin shawl drapes over the left shoulder above a red and gold dhoti. A red hibiscus flower decorates the chest, and a gilded ornamental frame surrounds the arch. No physical people are visible.

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October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesNovember 27 20172017-11-27A gilded deity murti set in a dense arrangement of garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds and purple flowers, with green leaves framing the figures. The central golden deity wears a tall ornate black crown with gold ornaments, a jewelled necklace, large earrings and a red tilak, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a fruit or round object in the other. Flanking figures, also gold and richly adorned with crowns and jewellery, sit on either side against a green backdrop inside an ornate gold arch. A silver staff or stand is visible at the right edge. No physical people are present.2017-11-27A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands at the centre, framed by an arch of yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, purple flowers and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a jewelled necklace and a heavy embellished silver-and-gold garment, and holds a golden vel (spear) in its right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Green leaves and white jasmine strands hang around the figure, and a golden ornamental frame surrounds the arch against an orange backdrop.2010-10-11January 1st 2013A smiling man seated cross-legged on an ornate silver throne with jewelled and filigree backdrop, wearing a rust-orange robe, layered rudraksha malas across his chest, a gold chain pendant, and a sweeping garland of white and pink flowers with red roses and yellow marigold-like blooms. He has a white tilak on his forehead and a short beard, and bare feet rest on the silver platform. A leopard-print cushion sits beside him and a microphone is visible at the right edge. The image appears to be a formal satsang portrait.2018-05-27A man sits on an ornate golden throne with a red velvet cushioned seat and carved gilded backrest, flanked by golden lion figures. He wears a deep red-maroon turban decorated with a jewelled ornament, a maroon robe, a heavy gold necklace and a gold pendant, and a red and white flower garland around his neck. He has his hands resting on his lap and is smiling. Behind him are red drapes and a gold trident. A partially visible printed caption reads Sri Nithy... at the bottom right. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a maroon turban, ceremonial gold necklaces, and a flower garland on a golden throne, which are distinctive visible cues for the presiding figure of the event.2017-06-08April 27 20182018-04-27Photo of a temple puja before a golden deity murti pair seated within a dense arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti with a yellow border and a bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads and sacred ash, faces the altar on the left. A devotee in an orange-red garment with a yellow border stands at centre, hands raised to a brass oil-lamp stand holding five lit lamps. Strands of pearl and flower garlands hang over a golden kalasha-shaped vessel. Two attendant figures in red and orange headwear stand on the sides. Golden lamp stands and a green cloth lie in the foreground.2015-01-04December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A decorated deity murti seated frontally on a gold-draped platform, framed by garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure has a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, a black forehead band with a white tripundra, a gold face, and a white dhoti with a richly embroidered jeweled collar and waist ornaments. It holds a lotus bud in one hand, and a pink and white flower garland hangs over the chest. No living people are visible.2016-12-19