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April 26 20202020-04-26April 26 20202020-04-26November 12 20102010-11-12A 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.2015-04-22November 12 20102010-11-12November 21 20152015-11-21A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden peacock throne-like stand within an ornate gilded arched frame. The murti wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces with red and green stones, and a teal-green and gold silk garment, with its right hand raised in blessing. It is heavily decorated with garlands of red and white roses, purple flower strands, yellow and white marigold garlands and green leaves. Dark maroon velvet drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible.2012-04-24A green-bodied deity murti. The figure wears a crown, gold necklaces and a garland of marigolds, orange, purple, white and green flowers. The peacock is ornately gilded with an arched neck. Behind it hang navy blue drapes and an orange cloth on the seat. A framed temple photograph appears at left, and an orange-and-maroon cloth drapes the seat. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A deity murti of Sri Nithyanandeshwara stands in an ornate golden shrine during a nighttime rathotsav, framed by golden pillars and tall tiered garlands of red, orange, green, blue and white tassels. The murti wears a gold crown, a dense gold and jewelled necklace and garlands of flowers, and lamps glow around its base. Hanging tassels and marigold-style garlands decorate the palanquin canopy. No physical people are visible in the scene.2014-12-02A night photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold peacock-form vahana or palanquin, under a large yellow canopy with red, green and white tasselled fringe. The murti wears a silver crown, a red silk cloth, and heavy garlands of red, yellow and white flowers with a jewelled necklace. The gold peacock carving has a raised neck and spread tail, and a gilded arched backdrop frames the figure. No people are visible. The setting is dark, with the lit procession piece standing out against black.2015-11-21A small deity murti of Murugan, adorned with a crown and a green and gold garment, is seated on an ornate golden peacock throne. Multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, magenta, green and white drape over the murti and the peacock's back. The murti sits on a green cushion with a pink edge. The throne stands on a golden pedestal in a room with pink walls, a window and a blue curtain. Gold ceremonial staffs stand at the right edge, and a gold lion-like figure appears at the far left. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph of a golden peacock-form vehicle with a deity murti seated on it, draped in garlands of marigold-like orange and yellow flowers with purple and white ribbons. The murti wears ornate silver-toned jewelry and a crown, and an orange cloth backs the seat. Beside the peacock stands a polished gold ceremonial parasol-like shade on a pole. Another decorated golden vehicle and a garlanded murti are partly visible on the left against a dark curtain. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-14