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A photograph of a deity murti in a gold-leaf shrine niche. A figure in a jewelled blue-and-silver embroidered robe with a gold crown and a gold-and-silver necklace sits raised, one hand in abhaya-like gesture, on a golden seat. A golden winged figure kneels at the base, and the niche is flanked by carved golden lion-pillar figures. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower left. No living people are visible, so the figure is a statue, not a person.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A deity murti inside an ornate gilded shrine is dressed in a deep blue velvet covering embellished with silver rhinestone borders, circular mirror-like studs and jewelled patterns. The figure wears a tall silver-jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace and a gold-and-maroon brocade skirt, with hands raised in blessing. A golden figure of a kneeling attendant with winged ornaments sits in front, while the walls carry carved gold scrollwork, lattice panels and elephant reliefs. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19A gilded deity murti stands in a golden shrine niche, dressed in a dense covering of royal-blue velvet and silver rhinestone work. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and an elaborate chest ornament with pearl drops, and its right hand is raised in blessing. The silver-edged garment is studded with red, green and white stones. Behind it are carved gold panels with a pierced lattice window, and white drapery hangs at the right edge.2016-12-19A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne in a temple-style shrine. The figure wears a richly embroidered navy-blue silk garment with silver and gold sequin and bead work, a tall gold and jewelled crown, a gold necklace set with green, black and red stones, and a gold yoke-like shoulder ornament. Two tall brass lamps with lit flames stand on either side, flanked by gilded ceremonial fans with sun and peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds hang at the right, and a steel vessel and flower offerings sit in the foreground. Yellow and blue ribbon trim hangs from the seat. No people are visible.2016-03-27A 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.2016-12-05A small metal deity murti stands on a pink and gold pedestal inside a gilded shrine with carved golden lion-like pillars and a lattice screen. The murti wears a decorated crown, a jewelled ornamental chest piece and earrings, and is draped with a green garland and red and yellow flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 19 20162016-12-19A small golden-bronze deity murti stands centrally in a gilded shrine, adorned with a tall crown, a jewelled necklace and a pink-and-blue embroidered garment, garlanded with red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves. The murti is placed on a draped peetha with a pink and gold cloth and a brass kalasha-style base. Flanking the shrine are large gilded yali pillars with carved lion-like figures and perforated golden panels behind. No physical people are visible in the scene.2016-12-05A gilded temple-style shrine with carved lion-headed pillars and ornate golden arches frames a seated deity murti. The figure wears a red and gold embroidered garment with white star-shaped patterns, layered multi-strand jeweled necklaces, and a small crown-like headdress. A garland of yellow marigolds with red and white blossoms hangs around the arch. An orange and yellow ceremonial flag with floral painted patterns stands at left, and a gold lamp stand sits at right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A photograph of a gilded temple interior at Adi Kailasa. Centre, a dark-skinned deity murti with a tall black hair crown, adorned in a purple dhoti and white and maroon garments, is seated on a golden peacock-shaped throne and draped with long garlands of red, pink, yellow and white flowers. Flanking it on the right is a second, richly decorated murti in orange, white and blue brocade with silver embroidery, seated on a golden throne. Ornate gilded pillars, lion-headed carvings and a golden canopy frame the shrine, with an orange and red ceremonial banner at the right edge. No living people are visible.2016-12-05A richly adorned deity murti stands in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. The figure has multiple arms covered in navy velvet and sparkling stone or crystal embellishment, with circular medallions and floral motifs. It wears a jeweled crown, layered jeweled necklaces, a green garment and a golden silk dhoti with maroon borders. A golden face or head mask sits in the foreground below.2016-12-19