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A decorated deity murti of a standing god with a tall conical crown and a spear-like staff held upright, dressed in a purple and gold garment with silver jewelled ornaments and multiple layered necklaces. The murti stands within a golden ornate canopy carved with elephants, framed by garlands of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers. A red and gold cloth draped below it holds a garland and flower offerings. Smaller figures of attendant deities flank the murti on each side. No physical people are visible.

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A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands inside a golden ornamental shrine canopy with carved elephants and figures at the top. The standing bronze-toned figure wears a tall conical crown, a jewelled chest ornament, and a long mala-like garland, holding a spear-shaped staff upright. The figure is draped in a red and orange silk cloth, and the shrine is densely decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, with a red cloth covering the platform base. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-09 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20112011-09-09A deity murti of a standing male form. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large earrings, layered gold and white beaded necklaces, and a purple and orange silk dhoti with gold border. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the other holds a long wooden staff or vel-like rod. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue in a temple setting.2011-09-09A photograph of a deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arched shrine niche, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine strands. The figure wears a tall decorated crown, a white beaded necklace and a red silk sari with gold border, holding a trident in one hand. A red silk cloth drapes the golden pedestal below, which is carved with seated figures, and an orange cloth hangs above the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05 +1 copiesA goddess murti is decorated for worship in a temple setting, seated on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with orange and gold cloth. She wears a gold crown, a heavy jeweled necklace, a red and gold blouse and a patterned skirt, and holds a long trident-like staff. White and yellow garlands with red flowers cover the throne and figure, with brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel in front. No living people are visible.2016-10-10September 09 20112011-09-09A photograph of a deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch on a red-draped stage under pink-lit tent canopy. The murti wears a tall crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, large earrings, and a dark tassel at the waist, with a flowered garland of yellow, red, purple and white blooms draped around the arch. A flower garland hangs at the base and white garlands frame the figure. Stage lights and black speaker columns are visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2017-12-16A deity murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base within an ornate gold arched frame. She wears a red sari and layered silver and gold jewellery, with a tall crown and earrings, and holds a silver trident-like spear. She is covered in dense garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers, with a green cloth draped behind. Brass oil lamps and potted plants sit at the edges of the room, and a purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-09-28September 09 20112011-09-09A deity murti of a seated goddess is displayed in a golden arched shrine on a procession palanquin, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. She wears a green blouse, an orange-gold silk sari, a silver necklace and a crown, and holds a trident and a bell-like ritual object. Red satin drapes the seat, with orange banners edged in teal and red floral patterns on either side. Palm trees and an open sky appear behind. No people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copiesA deity murti stands on a green-draped platform framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown, a silver necklace and a silver-toned chest ornament, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A brass lion-head pedestal and brass ceremonial fittings flank the figure, with a red curtain on the left and gilded deity figures in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-28December 01 20112011-12-01