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A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) is decorated for worship, seated on a golden peacock with a long beak. The figure wears a jewelled crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a spear (vel) and a staff with a small flag. The murti is framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands alternating with bands of red, white and green flowers and green leaves, with a multicoloured floral crest above. A green silk backdrop and gold-embossed panels surround the murti. No people are visible.

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A golden murti of a deity stands in a shrine, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The figure wears a jewelled crown, ornate necklaces and holds a spear with a flag-shaped tip in one hand, with the other hand raised. Beside the deity is a golden peacock with a red satin cloth draped behind it, and green silk hangings surround the niche. Gold repoussé decoration fills the background.2013-11-03November 03 20132013-11-03A photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate gilded arch shrine, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold jewelry. The central figure wears a golden crown, holds a trident-like staff and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; flanking attendant figures wear garlands and red adornments. In front stands a golden peacock vahana, and an embroidered multicolour canopy with tassels hangs above. A dark backdrop surrounds the shrine. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions only.2016-01-24November 15 20152015-11-15A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally on a golden peacock vahana, holding a vel spear, adorned with ornate silver-and-gold jewellery, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers with green and white ribbons. Two smaller female murtis flank him, one in blue and gold, the other in blue and gold attire, both also draped in marigold and rose garlands. Golden carved arches frame the shrine, and a purple flower offering sits at the base. No living people are visible.2013-11-05May 07 20172017-05-07A golden deity murti with a gilded face and red bindi is decorated with heavy silver-and-gold ornamental jewellery, a tall crown with red gem accents, and a green embroidered garment. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A trident-like staff with red cord wrapping stands at the left edge. The scene is an ornately decorated alankaram of a deity murti, with no people visible.2008-10-02November 15 20152015-11-15October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20142014-10-27 +2 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23