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A golden metal murti of Subrahmanya (Murugan) stands before a deep red draped backdrop, shown in front view. He wears an ornate gold crown with a red flower at its top and a red tilak on his forehead, a green and pink silk garment with gold zari border, and a jewelled bib of red, green and white stones with a large central medallion. In his raised hands he holds a gold spear (vel) with leaf-shaped tip and a gold flag-like banner at right, while gold armlets adorn his arms.

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ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18A photograph of a temple archana at a Subrahmanya shrine. In the foreground at left, a bare-chested priest with long dark hair and a sacred thread, seen from behind, extends his hand toward the deities. Three gilded murtis stand before a red drape: a central Murugan figure with a tall gold crown, golden spear (vel) and flag, wearing a green and pink dhoti and a jewelled chest ornament, flanked by two consort figures in pink and green silk with gold crowns and necklaces. Yellow flower petals lie at the base. The scene is a Thaipoosam ritual archana.2022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti at a temple, shown in profile with a golden face, red lips, and large gold-and-stone crown ornament with red and green jewels. A tall golden pointed headdress with three white horizontal bands and a red gem sits beside the face. A bright yellow-green silk backdrop fills the frame, with red flowers and jewelled ornaments visible at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2009-07-01ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18ADIKAILASA on 1/18/20222022-01-18December 23 20162016-12-23July 01 20092009-07-01November 06 20102010-11-06July 01 20092009-07-01December 18 20162016-12-18A metallic murti of Lord Subramanya, a deity form with a tall crown, a sharp feathered headdress and multiple arms, is being bathed with liquid during abhishekam. A hand at the left edge holds a vessel pouring liquid over the figure, which glistens on the golden-bronze surface. The murti holds a spear-like weapon in one raised hand and sits with one hand resting on the lap draped in white cloth. Warm golden light and blurred gold decor fill the background of the temple setting.2022-01-18