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A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine alcove framed by gilded carved arches. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown with a fan-shaped halo of sequined work, an orange and gold turban-like band, and large round earrings. Its body is draped in heavy gold armlets, layered red and white beaded necklaces, and a red velvet shawl edged with gold coin-like ornaments. The murti holds gold staff-like emblems at its sides. Behind it hang orange and gold sheer drapes over a green and gold cloth. No physical people are visible.

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May 14 20152015-05-14 +1 copiesMay 14 20152015-05-14May 14 20152015-05-14May 14 20152015-05-14A decorated deity murti stands in a gilded niche before orange sheer drapes. The figure wears a tall, jewelled crown with a fan-like halo and an orange-maroon turban, with a red tilak on the forehead. Heavy garlands of white and multicoloured stones, a gold-embroidered red sash, gold armlets and a long chain of gold coins hang from the shoulders, framed by a red velvet cloak trimmed with paisley embroidery. Green silk drapes and a pink cloth cover the base. No physical people are visible.2015-05-09May 14 20152015-05-14May 08 20152015-05-08A gilded deity murti of Vishnu (Perumal) stands in an ornate alcove framed by pink-red draped cloth and a green-and-gold bordered silk cloth. The murti wears an elaborate peacock-shaped crown with jewelled tiers, a Vaishnava urdhva pundra tilak, and heavy jewellery with green and red stones, a long garland of gold coin-like pendants, and a silver-and-gold waist adornment. It holds a brass kamandalu-style pot in one hand and a brass lamp in the other. A white conch shell rests on the base below, flanked by brass bowls and dark stones.2015-10-08May 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copiesOctober 06 20152015-10-06July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche before gold silk drapery. The murti wears an ornate crown with jewelled halo, a large layered necklace of pearls, red and green stones, and a gold dhoti-like garment with a purple and red silk shawl edged in gold coin ornaments. A brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel sits at its side, and gold carved frames surround the shrine.2015-07-11