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A decorated deity murti, a Murugan-style figure with a tall jeweled crown, is seated on a vahana-style peacock and wrapped in dense red, white and yellow flower garlands. The murti wears a yellow silk garment, layered gold and silver necklaces, and a gold-and-silver chain with rudraksha-like beads. It holds a silver spear with a white pennant and other ceremonial objects, while a large silver ornamental staff with a red stone and a gold peacock-head ornament stand in front. Peacock-feather fans and a yellow canopy frame the procession palanquin. No people are visible in the scene.

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November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11November 11 20102010-11-11A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) is decorated for a festival alcove framed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and green leaves. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons, a tall gold crown, white and red garments and a long orange shawl, and it stands on a golden peacock vahana in front of a dark blue curtain. A white spear-like lance and a trident-style weapon rise beside the figure. Garlands and flower decorations cover the whole display. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31December 18 20162016-12-18A decorated murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a wooden platform, framed by an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a red garment, an orange turban-like headdress with a gold crown, and white and silver ornaments. Several arms hold weapons including a spear and a trident-like staff. In front stands a large gold peacock-form vehicle with jewelled necklace, and a long silver-tipped staff leans against the platform. Green silk drapes frame the display against a dark blue curtain. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on an orange draped backdrop. Three metal murtis stand in a flower-covered arch of yellow, red, white and green garlands: a central figure holding a spear and a flag, with two smaller flanking figures wearing crowns and jewellery. In front stands a large gold peacock vahana on a wooden stand, with a small floral offering at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated festival chariot procession carries a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) in a flower-covered shrine canopy. The figure wears a red garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a tall crown, and a silver-and-red ornate necklace, holding a spear and a vel. Roses, marigolds and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, white and purple frame the shrine under a green cloth canopy. A large gilded peacock, Murugan's vahana, stands in front, with a white flag bearing a red gem and a silver spear-tipped staff nearby. The scene is outdoors with trees behind, and a red vehicle is visible at the bottom edge.2011-10-31December 18 20162016-12-18A metal murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a silver pedestal, adorned with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and belt, and an orange silk garment. Many arms hold weapons and objects including a trident and a sword, and the figure is draped in bands of red, green, white and yellow flower garlands. Behind the murti is an orange wall and a partial banner. At the lower left edge, a partly visible person stands near the statue; a gold plate is visible at the lower right.2010-11-09