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A decorated deity murti stands in a shrine framed by dense garlands of pink, red, yellow and white flowers, with purple accents and green leaves. The figure wears a brown and red cloth wrap, a brown turban-like headdress with a decorative gold-and-red brooch, and an ornate beaded and jewelled costume with red, teal and green stones. It stands on a gold lion-faced pedestal, and a photo credit appears in the lower right corner.

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A metallic silver-toned statue of a seated figure with raised right hand in abhaya mudra and left hand resting, dressed in a maroon robe heavily adorned with ornate silver-and-gold jewelled necklaces, a red and green central gem pendant, and layered garlands. The head wears a maroon turban topped with a crescent moon and a decorative crest. The figure is framed by a dense arrangement of red roses, white flowers, purple and yellow marigolds and blue-dotted blossoms, set against an ornate silver backdrop. This is a statue, not a living person, and the scene shows no other physical people.2017-12-17 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19January 11 20172017-01-11Close photograph of a gold deity murti decorated for worship, wearing a large crown of pearls, red coral beads and gold-toned stones, with a pink and white flower garland draped across the chest and a gold shoulder ornament. Gilded ornaments and jewelled pendants fill the frame, and a gold-brown silk cloth with metallic thread lies beside it. Partial hands of an attendant appear at the lower edge, and a gold-embroidered black fabric edge runs along the top.2014-05-10A decorated murti of the child saint Thirujnanasambandar is the central subject, shown as a standing figure with a brown turban topped by a jewelled crown-like headdress studded with red, green and white stones. The murti wears heavy gem-set jewellery, large earrings, a bejewelled breastplate with a red central stone, and a brown shawl draped over the shoulder. One hand holds a pink flower and the other holds a small object. It is framed by a dense arch of red and orange roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves, with a golden background behind. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2018-05-30May 31 20172017-05-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual in progress before a richly decorated shrine. A person with long dark hair, shown from behind, wears a rust-orange unstitched garment and a yellow flower garland, and is adorning a deity murti with a crown-shaped ornament and gold necklaces. The deity is draped in gold jewellery, bright garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers, and a sari-like cloth. Behind them, a seated figure in green and red garments with a gold crown, leopard-print patterned clothing and beaded necklaces is also covered in marigold and rose garlands. Gold arched shrine ornamentation and purple drapes frame the scene.2015-01-09December 05 20162016-12-05January 11 20172017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11December 05 20162016-12-05A large deity murti is shown in a floral procession setting, framed by a dense horseshoe-shaped arch of red, pink, orange, purple and white roses, marigolds and green foliage. The murti wears an ornate white and gold embellished garment, a tall black crown with gold ornaments, and garlands. Flanking it on the left is a smaller deity figure wearing a gold crown and yellow-orange garland, and on the right a smaller figure in yellow marigold garlands and a gold headdress. A red and yellow ceremonial banner with a white dove emblem hangs at left, and a maroon umbrella stands at right beside draped gold fabric. Carved stone pillars and a temple doorway form the background. No physical people are visible.2017-01-11