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A golden peacock-shaped vahana stands with a small white deity murti of a goddess seated on a raised platform, holding a stringed veena and adorned with a silver-toned crown and jewelry. The murti is framed by a large garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and green flowers, and an ornate multicoloured canopy with tassels rises above it. The gilded peacock has a raised tail and intricate carved detailing. Behind, a red and gold backdrop with floral decoration is visible. No people are present; this is a decorated deity display.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesMay 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA golden deity murti group in a gilded arched shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. The central figure holds a spear-like staff with a small white flag and wears a tall ornate crown and layered gold necklaces. Two consort figures flank him in silk saris and jewelled headdresses, one in deep gold and one in orange-brown. A golden peacock-headed vehicle stands in front on a purple draped cloth. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people visible.2014-04-13A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands at the centre, framed by an arch of yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, purple flowers and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a jewelled necklace and a heavy embellished silver-and-gold garment, and holds a golden vel (spear) in its right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Green leaves and white jasmine strands hang around the figure, and a golden ornamental frame surrounds the arch against an orange backdrop.2010-10-11October 16 20102010-10-16A photograph of a deity murti of Saraswati seated on a golden swan-shaped vahana (mount) carved with feather detail and a curled tail. The white-clad figure holds a veena, with a jewelled crown and necklaces, and is framed by a horseshoe arch of yellow and purple marigold garlands. A multicoloured tasselled parasol with red, green and white panels stands above, and a red and gold backdrop with ornate patterns sits behind. No people are visible; the figure is a statue and the scene is a festival display.2010-10-16A small silver-toned murti of the goddess Saraswati, adorned with jewelled crown, necklaces and a white sari, holds a veena and is set within a garland of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. The murti sits on an ornate gold peacock throne-like vehicle beneath a multicoloured tasselled canopy, with a large painted image of a deity in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-16A seated man in a cream turban and green striped garments, wearing a red and yellow flower garland and gold-coloured bangles, sits on a red-cushioned golden throne at a headset microphone and speaks while looking toward the left. Beside him, a gilded bull figure supports a red-draped canopy beneath which two deity murti stand adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and gold ornaments. A laptop sits on the throne seat. a person: the seated man wears a turban, a flower garland and multiple ornaments, and is seated on a throne as the presenter.2011-12-13April 13 20142014-04-13