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A decorated festival chariot procession carries a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) in a flower-covered shrine canopy. The figure wears a red garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a tall crown, and a silver-and-red ornate necklace, holding a spear and a vel. Roses, marigolds and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, white and purple frame the shrine under a green cloth canopy. A large gilded peacock, Murugan's vahana, stands in front, with a white flag bearing a red gem and a silver spear-tipped staff nearby. The scene is outdoors with trees behind, and a red vehicle is visible at the bottom edge.

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A 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 31 20112011-10-31October 27 20112011-10-27A flower-decorated procession float displays a deity murti of Lord Murugan, the statue wearing a red and orange dress with an orange shawl and a gold crown, with multiple raised arms holding a spear and other weapons. Red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers form a dense arched backdrop, and a golden peacock with jewelled necklace stands in front, its feathers and beak gilded. Two silver ceremonial banners and a silver spear with a leaf-shaped head flank the figure. No physical people are visible; the statue is the only figure depicted.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31A photograph of a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) dressed for a festival alankar, seated on a golden peacock vahana. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons including a spear (vel) and other implements, wears an orange cloth over the shoulders, a golden crown, a red garment and layered white and silver jewellery. It is framed by a dense arch of red, orange, yellow and white roses and marigolds with green foliage and a purple garland. A gold lotus-topped staff stands to the left. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-31October 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.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27November 11 20102010-11-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on an orange draped backdrop. Three metal murtis stand in a flower-covered arch of yellow, red, white and green garlands: a central figure holding a spear and a flag, with two smaller flanking figures wearing crowns and jewellery. In front stands a large gold peacock vahana on a wooden stand, with a small floral offering at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A 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.2011-10-31