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A photograph of a small gilded deity murti standing at the centre of a shrine, wearing a jewelled crown, layered ornate necklaces and a green garment, holding a trident and a pink flower. The murti is framed by a large oval of yellow marigold garlands with purple and green flower borders and red rose accents. Above it rises a golden five-hooded cobra canopy, and behind is a large orange backdrop with a partly visible smiling face. The golden pedestal below has a textured rocky design. No physical people are visible.

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October 11 20102010-10-11A decorated deity murti of Lord Murugan, standing on a golden pedestal framed by a large golden cobra hood with five hooded heads, a golden crown, and a trident in hand. The figure is adorned with ornate jewelry and green and gold accents and is encircled by a broad garland of marigolds in yellow and orange, purple and white flowers, with red blossoms and green leaves. A pink lotus is tucked into the garland near the head. Behind the murti is a large backdrop showing a smiling man in saffron-orange clothing, though he is only a printed image and not a physical person present in the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-10-10A silver deity murti stands at the centre, wearing an orange turban-like crown and orange cloth draped over its shoulder, with a red-orange garment, layered jewelled necklaces and an ornate silver crown. It holds a silver spear-like staff with a pennant in each hand, framed by a tall heart-shaped arch of garlands in red, yellow and purple flowers over a green silk backdrop. A teal skirt cloth covers the base.2011-10-27A golden metal murti of a female deity stands on a wooden platform, framed by an arch of garlands of yellow marigolds, purple gomphrena, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate gold crown, heavy jewelled necklaces, a purple and teal silk sari with gold border, and holds a palm leaf fan. A gilded umbrella canopy rises above the head. Behind, a large backdrop shows a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban beside an orange Om symbol.2010-10-09A photograph of a deity murti standing beneath a golden multi-hooded cobra canopy on a gilded coiled base. The figure wears a tall gold crown, orange shawl, green dhoti and layered white beaded necklaces, holding a spear-like staff and a small pennant-like weapon. It is densely garlanded with red, pink, orange, yellow and white roses and green leaf garlands, with a red flower at the base. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29A silver deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a spear (vel) stands on a golden peacock vahana under a tall arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and purple. The murti wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a red and gold garment, and ornate silver jewellery, with a green silk canopy behind. The peacock throne and garland arch are arranged on a wooden platform inside a plain room, typical of a temple festival decoration.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A decorated deity murti of a standing figure in the centre, with a tall jewelled crown of pink, green and gold tiers, a face of polished gold tone, and an elaborately encrusted white and green silver-embroidered garment. The figure holds a staff with a flag-like pennant in one hand and a spear-like staff in the other, hung with gold bead strands. A pink rose is tucked near the chest. Flanking figures on either side are smaller murtis with similar jewelled crowns. The background is a heart-shaped arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves.2010-11-09A gilded metal deity murti of Shiva-like form stands at the centre of a shrine, framed by a large golden cobra hood with multiple hoods above its head. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-red crown with a heart-shaped motif, and a trident is held at its side. The murti is heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves, with a pink lotus placed at its chest and layered jewelled necklaces. Behind it, an orange banner shows partial Kannada-script lettering and a logo. No physical people are visible.2010-10-10November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a standing female form adorned with heavy gold jewellery, layered necklaces, and a jewelled crown with a tall hair ornament. It holds a gold lotus-shaped object and a small pink lotus bloom in its hands. The murti is draped in a dense multicoloured garland of orange, yellow, green, red, maroon and white flowers and wool-like beads, set on an orange cloth against a dark blue curtain. A gold ceremonial item is visible at the lower left and a pink satin cloth at the upper right. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12October 27 20112011-10-27