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May 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copiesMay 14 20152015-05-14December 05 20182018-12-05A 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.2015-07-11August 27 20182018-08-27August 25 20142014-08-25September 01 20182018-09-01January 05 20142014-01-05May 14 20152015-05-14A metal murti of a deity stands in front of a bright gold wall, dressed in elaborate ceremonial attire. It wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent ornament, a blue and magenta silk garment, and a long green garland decorated with gold-toned motifs. Layered necklaces, a jeweled belt and earrings adorn the figure. Its right hand shows a red bead or fruit in a blessing gesture, and its left hand is open. Ritual weapons with silver finials rise on either side of the shoulders. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2021-03-20Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti decorated for alankaram, shown from the chest up. The figure wears a tall ornate crown with crescent moon and jewelled discs, a jewelled headband, red and white jewelled earrings, and a thick layered necklace of dark blue velvet covered with gold leaf motifs, red and green stones, pearls and gold coins. A white garment with an orange-and-gold bordered shawl drapes the shoulders. Its raised left hand holds a gold trident and its right palm bears a jewelled disc. Behind the figure are white draped cloths. No physical people are visible.July 17 20132013-07-17