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A close photograph of a small gilded palanquin or shrine canopy (pallakku) decorated with repoussé floral and scroll patterns, draped with white jasmine garlands. Inside sits a small metal murti of a seated figure in a blue cloth with a red tilak, behind a silver halo-like arch, resting on an ornate gold cushion. No people are visible.

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Close photograph of a temple shrine niche with an ornate gilded canopy supported by twisted golden pillars and a repoussé gold arch. Inside sits a small deity murti decorated with white flowers, a blue cloth and a red garland. Beside it stands a gilded Nataraja-style dancing Shiva figure with a flame arch, and at right a small bronze standing figure in a dark red garment against a silver-toned backdrop. A large silver pillar rises at the top right. No people are visible.2012-05-08A photograph of an ornate gold-plated shrine canopy with a pointed finial top and arched frame, enclosing a mass of white jasmine garlands and pink flower petals. Gold dancing Nataraja figure with raised arm stands at the left edge. A red-flowered arrangement sits at the right beside a small red-painted deity figure. In the foreground, several polished silver cups stand in a row, and a partly visible hand holds a brass implement at the upper left. Green leaves and scattered pink petals lie on the altar base. Priests' hands are visible at the edges, but no full person is shown.2012-05-11May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10May 10 20122012-05-10September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesSeptember 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesMay 21 20122012-05-21 +1 copiesClose view of a bronze deity murti mounted on an ornate copper-toned bronze frame with carved scrollwork, a crown-like top and mythical animal motifs. The figure wears a long white jasmine garland draped over a red cloth and a rudraksha bead necklace decorated with jewelled ornaments and a central round gem pendant. The face is partly visible at right with red markings on the forehead. Background shows gold and green fabric and a red patterned cloth. No people are visible.2015-06-20September 14 20172017-09-14 +1 copiesPhotograph of a silver ceremonial throne-like stand with ornate repoussé backrest. On the left, a white jasmine-style garland wraps a small pink-and-cream sacred object on a silver tray with leaves and kumkum-marked offerings. On the right, a small silver deity murti wears a dark beaded necklace, gold ornaments and a white garland, seated on a silver pedestal. A partial human hand and sleeve appear at the lower left edge. No people's faces are visible; the setting suggests a ritual display during a puja or abhishekam ceremony.2017-08-31