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A decorated deity murti at night, shown in a photograph. Its face and upper body are draped in white cloth with gold borders and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine strands. Silver crowns or finials sit atop tall decorated pots, which are encrusted with red, green and white stones. Two seated bearded sage figurines with folded hands flank the central display, and yellow lions and a five-headed cobra carved in relief form the base. No people are visible in the scene.

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September 06 20142014-09-06A decorated deity murti set on an ornate pedestal in a dark setting. The image is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with white jasmine strands. Silver crowns or finials top the central form, which wears a white cloth and gold-banded fabric, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. Flanking the base are two seated sage figures with hands folded in namaste, wearing red cloth, and two golden lion sculptures. Below sits a multi-headed cobra with a carved face beneath. Ornate jeweled pots decorated with stones rest on either side and at the centre. No physical people are visible.2014-09-06A decorated deity murti shrine at night, set on a painted pedestal with a five-headed cobra hood beneath and two golden lions reclining on either side. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the pedestal and the figure, with silver kalasha finials on top and a white and gold cloth draped above. Two small seated sage figures with folded hands flank the central jeweled altar. A partially visible person in orange robes stands at the left edge. The scene is lit by dim ambient light and suggests puja worship.2014-09-06October 11 20142014-10-11October 11 20142014-10-11September 19 20152015-09-19A festival photograph of a decorated processional or shrine palanquin under a gilded arched canopy draped with yellow and red-and-white marigold garlands and green leaves. Three metal deity murtis are seated on a golden silk cloth: the central figure wears a tall golden crown, a silver-embellished white dhoti and a garland, with hands raised in blessing; flanking figures wear ornate silver-patterned garments and headwear. Strings of yellow flowers and small lights hang above. No living people are visible.2016-12-19July 18 20152015-07-18July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08A 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.2016-11-03A photograph of three metal deity murtis seated on a golden silk-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti and an ornate silver-and-gold embellished chest piece, with hands raised in a blessing gesture. Flanking murtis wear patterned headgear and jewelled garments. All three are heavily adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigold, red and white flowers and green leaves, with additional orange marigold strands draped across the front of the platform. Hanging yellow flower strings and banana leaves fill the background.2016-12-19