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A photograph of a life-size decorated figure of a deity standing before a painted backdrop of stylised purple and grey flowers and foliage with green leaves in the foreground. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown with a sunburst halo, a white vibhuti line and red bindi on the forehead, and jewelled gold and silver necklaces with green and purple stones. A white jasmine garland hangs from the shoulders, and it holds a gold vel-shaped spear with a magenta gem. The figure wears green and gold striped dhoti-style lower garments with silver anklets. The figure appears to be a murugan-style murti, a deity form made of painted material rather than a living person.

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A photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti standing on a concrete platform beside a red-carpeted path. The figure wears a tall gold and red jewelled crown, large pink-and-green earrings, a layered beaded and jewelled necklace, a red and pink sequined bodice, a silver shawl over the shoulders and yellow dhoti with a green cloth below. It holds a trident in one hand and a rudraksha-style mala in the other. Around the base lie a green leafy wreath, scattered red flowers, and small clay pots with coconuts, jasmine and leaves. A brass oil lamp stands nearby and marigold garlands hang along the path, with people visible in the background.2008-02-17A white painted stone statue of a deity stands in a blue niche atop a temple gateway, holding a tall staff in its right hand and wearing a crown. Yellow and red flower garlands drape over its shoulders and torso, and a dark beaded rudraksha-style mala hangs at its chest. A short wooden beam crosses the foreground. The statue is a murti and not a living person.2006-11-05Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti or statue wearing a green and red bandhani-patterned turban with a jeweled brow ornament. The figure is adorned with a dense white and gold jeweled necklace, a heavy jeweled armour-like chest piece, and a large ornate earring. A white jasmine garland with red flower accents drapes over the shoulder. A golden trident-like staff rests at the left edge, and a deep red garment is visible beneath the jewelry against a teal drape in the background. No living people are visible.2009-06-30May 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copiesA large golden murti of a deity in a festival procession setting, seated on a red silk-draped platform beneath a red canopy with tasselled fringe. The figure wears an orange turban, a red blouse with heavy white stone and diamond-like jewellery, a green and magenta silk skirt, and a bright yellow marigold garland with pink and white flower garlands at the sides. It holds a trident, a spear-like staff and a small ornate staff, with a peacock and a coiled serpent at its base, and a pink lotus at its feet. Trees and a white wall are behind. No physical people are visible.2007-12-25Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted eyes and red lips, wearing an ornate jewelled crown set with red, green and blue stones and a crescent ornament. Heavy white stone-studded necklaces, a large red gem pendant and green-and-gold ornaments adorn the chest, with jewelled earrings. The murti holds a trident-like staff and a conch-shaped object in its hands, set against a painted backdrop with an ornate gold arch frame. No people are visible.December 04 20112011-12-04November 26 20172017-11-26 +1 copiesNovember 03 20132013-11-03Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti at a temple, shown in profile with a golden face, red lips, and large gold-and-stone crown ornament with red and green jewels. A tall golden pointed headdress with three white horizontal bands and a red gem sits beside the face. A bright yellow-green silk backdrop fills the frame, with red flowers and jewelled ornaments visible at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2009-07-01December 28 20082008-12-28January 01 20192019-01-01