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A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) stands at the centre, framed by an arch of yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, purple flowers and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a jewelled necklace and a heavy embellished silver-and-gold garment, and holds a golden vel (spear) in its right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Green leaves and white jasmine strands hang around the figure, and a golden ornamental frame surrounds the arch against an orange backdrop.

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October 11 20102010-10-11 +1 copiesA golden deity murti group in a gilded arched shrine decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. The central figure holds a spear-like staff with a small white flag and wears a tall ornate crown and layered gold necklaces. Two consort figures flank him in silk saris and jewelled headdresses, one in deep gold and one in orange-brown. A golden peacock-headed vehicle stands in front on a purple draped cloth. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people visible.2014-04-13November 27 20172017-11-27 +1 copiesA golden statue of a standing saint-like figure. The gilded figure wears an ornate gold crown with a cobra hood, jeweled chest ornaments, pearl necklaces, and gold armlets, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. A small vermilion mark is on the forehead. The statue stands in front of a stone temple pillar with carved details.2018-05-30A decorated deity murti of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) stands centrally on a green silk-draped platform before a red satin backdrop framed by a golden arch. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, gold and red stone ornaments and holds a vel-like spear crossed with a second spear. Two smaller female figures flank him, dressed in cream sarees with green borders and heavy jewelled necklaces and waist ornaments. White and red rose garlands drape the arch, and a gold peacock figure sits in front.2016-11-03Photo of a temple puja before a golden deity murti pair seated within a dense arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A standing priest in an orange-red dhoti with a yellow border and a bare upper body, wearing rudraksha beads and sacred ash, faces the altar on the left. A devotee in an orange-red garment with a yellow border stands at centre, hands raised to a brass oil-lamp stand holding five lit lamps. Strands of pearl and flower garlands hang over a golden kalasha-shaped vessel. Two attendant figures in red and orange headwear stand on the sides. Golden lamp stands and a green cloth lie in the foreground.2015-01-04April 13 20142014-04-13November 27 20172017-11-27May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA golden peacock-shaped vahana stands with a small white deity murti of a goddess seated on a raised platform, holding a stringed veena and adorned with a silver-toned crown and jewelry. The murti is framed by a large garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and green flowers, and an ornate multicoloured canopy with tassels rises above it. The gilded peacock has a raised tail and intricate carved detailing. Behind, a red and gold backdrop with floral decoration is visible. No people are present; this is a decorated deity display.2010-10-16 +1 copiesDecember 22 20162016-12-22A gilded deity murti set in a dense arrangement of garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds and purple flowers, with green leaves framing the figures. The central golden deity wears a tall ornate black crown with gold ornaments, a jewelled necklace, large earrings and a red tilak, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a fruit or round object in the other. Flanking figures, also gold and richly adorned with crowns and jewellery, sit on either side against a green backdrop inside an ornate gold arch. A silver staff or stand is visible at the right edge. No physical people are present.2017-11-27