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May 14 2015

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May 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copiesMay 14 20152015-05-14July 02 20152015-07-02May 14 20152015-05-14December 05 20162016-12-05May 17 20152015-05-17December 21 20172017-12-21A standing deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) decorated for worship, with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones, a gold trident-spear held in the right hand, and a raised left hand. The figure wears layered gold and gemstone necklaces, a jewelled chest ornament, a red and cream dhoti and an ornate gold shoulder garland draped over red velvet. Behind it hang pale pink silk curtains and a green and gold brocade cloth. The statue is the only figure present, and no living person appears in the scene.2015-07-11Three ornately dressed figures stand in a gilded arched shrine before a sheer white curtain. The central figure, a deity murti, wears a jeweled tall crown, pearl necklaces, a trident and a saffron and green shawl with gold border. To the left a figure in a deep red turban and gold layered necklaces raises a hand in blessing, and to the right a figure in a crown and green and red silk with gold belt holds an object. These appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, decorated with gold-embroidered garments and jewels.2015-05-14A gilded metal deity murti, multi-armed and adorned with a tall gold crown, silver face and layered silver jewellery, stands against a blurred warm background. Its many hands hold a trident, a bell, a conch-like object and other implements, and it wears a red and orange sari with heavy garlands of orange marigolds, white flowers and green and red blossoms. Hanging vibhuti-style garlands frame the figure. Behind it hang colourful cloth banners in purple, green, orange and white. No people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned temple frame, framed by green silk drapery. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces with a green embroidered blouse, a red and green silk sari with gold border, and a thick gold coin garland draped across the chest. A bird-like figure is held in one hand. Natural light enters from a window on the right. No physical people are visible.2015-05-08A metal murti of a deity with a polished copper-toned face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange turban and a jeweled crown with gem-studded ornaments. Ornate jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces, and rudraksha-style mala beads adorn the figure, dressed in a green and gold garment. The left hand holds a golden trident while the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a jeweled, beaded glove. Red velvet drapes frame the murti, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-07