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A photograph of a deity murti seated on a silver-gilded throne (peetha) framed by an ornate repoussé arch, under an orange canopy. The murti wears a maroon and gold silk garment, layered white and red-striped shawls, a crown, and multiple strands of pearls and gold necklaces; it holds a bow-like staff and a sword-like weapon. Yellow and white marigold garlands drape the throne and the figure. In front stands a large polished gold elephant-shaped vahana with raised trunk, adorned with white and red flower garlands, on a pink silk cloth. No people are visible.

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September 05 20132013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesNovember 04 20132013-11-04November 14 20152015-11-14October 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesAugust 29 20142014-08-29 +2 copiesSeptember 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesA festival deity murti is carried or displayed on a gold-framed palanquin-style throne with an arched gold backdrop and a large orange umbrella canopy with blue and green tassels above it. The murti wears a purple and maroon garment with red and white banded sashes, a layered gold crown, a trident-like staff and a rudraksha-style mala, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. A gold vahana-like base with elephant-trunk style ornaments sits in the foreground, and the setting is a dark indoor hall. No physical people are visible.2013-09-05September 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesA golden deity murti seated on a throne-like simhasana with a large gilded lion figure in front, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an orange garment, a jewelled silver-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled collar. Pink velvet draping and gilded lion statues flank the scene, and an ornate gold arch frames the throne. No living people are visible.2014-09-28A photograph of a decorated shrine with a deity murti of Murugan standing centrally, holding a spear-like vel and wearing a tall crowned headdress and jewelled ornaments. Two smaller standing figures flank him on either side, also crowned and adorned. Behind them is a dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and green marigold and jasmine. In front stands a large golden peacock vahana with jewelled necklaces and red and green gemstones, set on a gilded wooden stand. Brass oil lamps with lit flames sit at the lower left and right corners, and a small floral arrangement rests at the base. Orange and red draped cloth forms the backdrop, with a striped canopy overhead.2010-11-09