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A decorated deity murti. The figure is wrapped and framed by tiered garlands of green, white, yellow, maroon and red blossom-like flowers, with silver arms and ornaments attached to the frame. Bamboo poles and a person's clothing are visible at the edges. No people are clearly visible in the central frame.

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October 01 20062006-10-012008 - Nithyananda University - Udal and Kattumurthy Courses2007-05-09A photograph of a decorated Kattumurthy, a ceremonial wooden-framed figure wrapped in rich red and magenta cloth with a gold-embroidered border and a gold headdress. The figure is encircled by thick garlands of green, white, yellow and red flowers, and gold-toned metal fittings are attached at the shoulders and arms. In the foreground a person in a pale blue shirt stands at left and a person in white clothing with an orange cloth stands at right, with bamboo poles and a broom against a plain weathered wall.2007-05-092008 - Nithyananda University - Udal and Kattumurthy Courses2007-05-09October 03 20082008-10-03A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne, framed by a large oval garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The murti wears a green silk sari with gold border, a gold crown with red stone, a jewelled necklace and gold ornaments on the feet, and holds a green leafy stalk in one hand. A golden animal figure. No physical people are visible.2015-04-27Two golden murti figures are framed within a dense arch of marigold-style garlands in yellow, white, pink, maroon, red and green, set on a festival vehicle. The central figure wears an orange-and-saffron headcloth and a jewelled gold crown-like headdress, with a red-and-white beaded necklace and gold ornaments, and raises a golden hand in abhaya mudra. The figure beside it wears a gold headdress, green-and-gold dress and layered ornaments, with a red garland draped across both. Deity murti; no living people are visible.2007-12-25November 25 20102010-11-25November 12 20102010-11-12A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red, yellow and white flowers. She wears a tall ornate golden crown with red and green gemstones, a red and gold garment, a large pendant necklace and bangles, and holds a golden implement in one raised hand. Strings of flowers and a colourful cloth hang above her, and a few people's heads appear at the lower right corner.2012-04-05Two golden metal murti of deities seated side by side on a yellow throne-like platform, richly adorned with layered garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and green leaves. The left deity wears a tall jewelled crown, holds a trident and a round shield, and wears a magenta and orange dhoti with red gemstone and pearl necklaces. The right figure, also crowned, wears a green sari, a green and red jewelled necklace and bangles.2013-07-15A richly adorned golden deity murti. The face is gold with a red bindi and the head is crowned with a jewelled headdress and crescent ornament. The body wears a green silk garment heavily covered in gold and jewelled ornaments and necklaces. It is surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine flower garlands with green leaves. A ceremonial staff with pink-and-gold cord stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02