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A painted depiction of the deity Murugan standing on a golden pedestal before an ornate golden arch, holding a spear (vel) in one hand and a ritual object in another, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a crown and garlands of pink and green flowers, wearing a yellow dhoti. Smaller silver and gold shrine figures flank him, and a gopuram temple tower, a coastal temple complex and a sandy beach with surf appear below. This is a painting, not a photograph, and no physical people are visible.

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March 17 20182018-03-17A large framed painting of a deity murti stands between stone temple pillars. The central figure, shown in gold-toned ornaments with a tall crown and a long garland, holds a spear-like staff and a ceremonial lance, flanked on each side by a standing attendant figure in green tunics and golden skirts. A golden arch frames the deity above a pedestal. In front of the painting sit offerings of coconuts, bananas, a bowl, a small kalasha and scattered flowers on the floor. No living people are visible.2018-03-17March 17 20182018-03-17March 17 20182018-03-17 +1 copiesMarch 17 20182018-03-17A painted or printed depiction of a deity murti in a richly ornate golden frame. The central figure wears a tall conical crown studded with jewels, a red tilak on the forehead, and heavy layered necklaces and jewelled ornaments. Its multiple raised arms hold weapons including a spear with a leaf-shaped head and a ceremonial sword, with a peacock-like figure appearing at the right edge. The background is dark with elaborate scrollwork and gilded floral patterns. No physical people are visible.2018-03-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti pair. The standing male figure wears an orange and red garment, a tall ornate crown, a trident and a staff, and a long heavy garland of gold beads. Beside him a female figure wears green and gold jewellery, a red and gold sari and a golden garland. Gold floral carvings frame the arch. No physical people are visible.2015-05-14March 30 20202020-03-30 +1 copiesNovember 26 20172017-11-26A studio portrait of a standing man against a deep blue backdrop framed by ornate gold arches set with red and green gems. He wears a woven brown-and-gold crown, white and red forehead markings, and layered rudraksha and gold bead necklaces with a large central pendant. His bare upper body has white painted stripes on the arms and chest, and he wears a brown dhoti with gold waist chains. He holds a silver staff topped with a golden trident-like finial set with a red stone, resting his other hand on his hip and smiling. Swamiji (probable): a man with a crown, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, presented as a ceremonial figure holding a trident staff.2020-03-30 +1 copiesMarch 30 20202020-03-30 +1 copiesMarch 30 20202020-03-30 +1 copies