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Close view of an ornate golden throne arm carved as a rearing lion-like creature with a curled trunk-like snout and mane detailing, beside a rich gold-framed seat. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape the throne, with a red-and-gold textile on the seat. Behind the throne, a large printed portrait shows a figure in orange saffron robes, with Kannada script on a blue banner at the lower left. A partially visible figure in a red and gold sari with jewelled necklaces sits at the upper right. No physical person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the identity is unsure.

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October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12October 30 20112011-10-30December 22 20132013-12-22A golden peacock vahana stands on a raised wooden platform in front of an orange cloth backdrop, decorated with lavish garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. Two small ornamented deity figures are visible above the garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a few flower petals and leaves at the base. No people are clearly visible in the frame apart from a partially visible figure in white at the right edge.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate gilded elephant head sculpture. The golden trunk curls upward and is decorated with fine relief patterns, and the head is adorned with intricate filigree and a chain-like collar. Yellow flower garlands hang near the head, and a maroon and gold cloth drapes behind it. The background is blurred, showing brass fittings and other ceremonial objects.2016-12-12A richly decorated deity murti of Murugan, a golden shrine arch behind it, and a gilded peacock vahana in the foreground. The figure is draped in red silk and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, with gold coin-style necklaces and a purple floral crown. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, one in blue ornaments. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and the frame shows only the shrine and its decoration.2015-01-07A small deity murti of Murugan stands on a golden peacock-shaped throne with a gilded flared stand, decorated with red, pink and white garlands and wrapped in purple and gold cloth. The shrine is framed by ornate gold carved pillars, gold lion-faced brackets, and a gilded canopy. To the right, an orange flag-like banner with a red border and floral embroidery hangs from a pole beside a second deity murti dressed in purple and gold garments with a gold crown and jewelry. A brass oil lamp stands on the left. No people are visible.2016-12-05November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a golden peacock-shaped vahana or ornamental figure in the foreground, with a gold crest, red jewelled eyes, a jewelled breast collar of red, white and green stones, and a green gem pendant. Behind it, a deity murti adorned with silver-jewelled crowns and a mace-like staff, flanked by two figures with jewelled ornaments, sits amid a floral decoration of yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine and red rose petals. The arrangement is set on a mat of green leaves with purple and gold cloth at the lower edge. No people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest and a gold backrest. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red and white bodice with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a green and gold brocade skirt with a red velvet shawl draped over the arm. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses hang from the shoulders, with peacock-feather ornaments at the top. A deep red curtain stands behind the throne. No physical people are visible.2015-04-22A deity murti of the goddess seated on a gilded peacock-shaped vahana throne, adorned with thick red, yellow and green flower garlands draped on both sides. She wears a green and red silk sari with gold zari borders, a red blouse, layered silver and gemstone necklaces, a jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, and holds a golden lotus or fruit in one hand. The gilded arched backdrop and dark drapes frame the scene. No people are visible.2015-04-26 +1 copies