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A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves, arranged in a broad arch behind a central deity murti. The central murti wears a crown and red and white adornments and holds a trident-like staff; two flanking figures wear ornate silver-toned jewellery. In front sits a golden animal figure draped in green leaf garlands, and an orange cloth covers the platform. A decorated yellow canopy hangs above. Black stone guardian figures in white dhotis flank the shrine. At the lower right, a seated person in orange robes sits beside the steps, with a brass oil lamp at left.

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A decorated deity murti set on a raised orange-draped altar, framed by a large arch of marigold and garland strands in yellow, purple, green and white. A central standing figure wears a crown and red and white ornamental garments, flanked by two smaller figures, with a golden bull (Nandi) in front. Two dark stone guardian statues in orange and white dhotis stand on either side, and a woman in orange clothing kneels at the lower right near a brass oil lamp.2010-11-08November 08 20102010-11-08November 08 20102010-11-08November 08 20102010-11-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on an orange-draped altar, flanked by two black stone dvarapala guardian statues in orange and white garments. The central figure, standing with a crown and raised staff, is framed by garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers arranged in a large arch. Two smaller female figures stand on either side, and a golden makara-like animal figure sits at the base. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a woman in an orange sari sits at lower right near the steps.2010-11-08A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arranged in a large fan shape beneath a yellow canopy with painted panels. Three deity murtis stand in the centre: a crowned central figure with a trident-like staff and ornate red and white adornments, flanked by two smaller figures in silver-toned jewellery. In front is a golden swan-like vahana form draped in green and purple garlands. Two dark stone guardian statues in orange and white dhoti stand at the sides, a brass oil lamp rests on each side of the platform, and a seated woman in orange clothing sits at the lower right. No living person is clearly in the foreground beyond her; the scene is a puja decoration.2010-11-08A decorated deity murti of Murugan with a spear (vel) between two consorts, set within a large arch of marigold, rose and green garland strands in red, yellow, purple and white. Above is a yellow canopy with multicolored tassels and painted motifs. A golden peacock mount stands in front. Dark stone guardian statues in orange and white dhotis flank the sides against a salmon-colored wall. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated festival procession vehicle, a ratha/palanquin, with a central deity murti flanked by two smaller figures. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a crown and ornate silver-and-red garments. The figures are framed by layered garlands of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers. A golden peacock sculpture sits at the base. A saffron canopy with decorative hanging tassels overhead, an orange cloth backdrop, and brass oil lamps at the sides. A figure in white dhoti and orange top stands at the left edge.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti arrangement at a temple-style shrine. A central standing deity figure holds a trident (trishula) and wears an ornate white and red garment with a tall crown, flanked by two smaller deity figures in similar crowns and jewelled dress. The three figures are framed by a thick curved arch of marigold garlands and green leaves in yellow, red, white and purple. A golden peacock-headed vahana stands in front. Above hangs a large yellow canopy with multicoloured tassels and a central emblem. Black stone guardian figures in orange and white dhoti-style cloth stand at the left and right sides against salmon-pink walls. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A temple scene with three decorated murti figures seated on a golden throne-like arch, draped in rainbow-coloured flower garlands of red, yellow, purple and white. The central deity wears a gold crown and ornate jewellery and is dressed in a green and pink silk garment, while the figures to either side wear red and gold attire. A golden lamp stand and a brass oil lamp sit at the left. In the foreground a person in an orange wrap and white marks on the forehead stands near the altar rail. This is a puja for the Meenakshi Pattabhishekam during the Chittirai Brahmotsavam festival, with the altar decorated for worship and darshan.2018-04-25A decorated deity murti of a standing god on a golden peacock vahana stands at the centre of a shrine. The main figure wears an ornate crown, silver-and-jewelled garments and holds a staff. Two smaller attendant murtis flank him, each in silver ornamentation. The murtis are framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red, green and purple, with a golden canopy above. Brass oil lamps stand at the left and right edges on an orange-draped platform. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A temple-style stage shows three deity murtis decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, arranged before a gilded arch with a hanging canopy of colourful tassels. The central figure wears a crown and green-and-gold patterned skirt with heavy necklaces. A golden devotional statue with folded hands stands to the left beside a brass stand. In the foreground, one seated woman in an orange-saffron garment with white markings sits before brass vessels and offerings, possibly performing puja, while a small brass oil lamp stands at right. A backdrop of a starry night sky and a wall air-conditioner complete the setting.2018-04-25 +1 copies