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Close photo of a gilded bronze deity murti of Murugan with a tall crown, holding a spear and a rooster-topped flag, flanked by two smaller gold figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces. A hand in a gold bangle is raised at the left edge. Behind is a blurred seated figure in orange robes with flower garlands, red cloth and marigold decorations.

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A golden metal murti of a deity with a tall crown, red lips and a jewelled necklace stands at centre, holding a spear-like staff and a flag, flanked by two smaller golden attendant figures in maroon garments with pendant necklaces. A bare human arm with a gold bangle reaches in from the left and touches the forehead of the central figure. Behind, a blurred orange-robed figure sits on a throne amid red and yellow flower garlands and a golden canopy. Only the arm of a person is visible, so no physical people are counted in full.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A golden deity murti with a tall crown, four arms holding a spear-like staff, a mace-like club and a raised trident-like emblem, being bathed in a liquid poured from a white cloth or conch-shaped vessel held by a hand at top left. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, wearing crowns, maroon garments and gold pendant necklaces, also glistening with the pouring liquid. The stone platform behind is grey and carved, with orange and red offerings blurred at the top. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the murti. No people are physically identifiable as a person; the only human element is the hand pouring.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A priest in an orange dhoti and shawl pours yellow liquid from a golden pot over a golden metal murti of a standing deity with a crown, multiple arms and a red-lipped face. Two smaller gilded attendant figures in maroon garments with gold necklaces flank the central image. The figures stand before a grey stone wall with carved relief panels, and red and yellow floral garlands and red fabric appear in the background. The scene shows an abhishekam ritual in progress.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a golden metal deity murti with four arms, holding a trident and other implements, being bathed with water poured from a golden vessel held by a hand in an orange sleeve at upper left. A second smaller golden figure in a deep maroon garment stands beside it, also drenched with flowing water. Grey stone wall with carved floral panel behind.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A golden bronze murti of Murugan standing centrally on a lotus pedestal, holding a spear-like vel in one hand and a flag-like banner in another, with a peacock-like carved figure beside him. Flanking him are two smaller golden figures in maroon garments with gold pendant necklaces. A hand in a gold-coloured vessel pours a stream of yellow liquid. A blurred orange-robed figure sits in the background among garlands and red flowers.2010-11-12Three gilded metal murti stand on a stone platform before a temple shrine. The central deity figure wears a tall crown, holds a ceremonial staff in each raised hand, and drapes a golden-orange shawl over the shoulders and arms. Flanking figures in maroon-red garments and gold necklaces stand on either side with hands raised. Behind them are a brass pot, a garlanded shrine with yellow and red flowers, and draped blue and magenta cloth. The scene is a deity murti display, with no living people visible.2013-10-13A golden metal murti of a deity with a crown and spear-like vel in its left hand, wearing a red dhoti with gold border, is being touched on the forehead by a human hand with gold bangles, in front of an ornate golden arch. Golden kalasha pots and small figurines in orange and yellow robes stand nearby. The visible physical people are limited to one partial arm.2011-11-01Golden-bronze murti of a four-armed deity stands centre on a stone pedestal, flanked by two consorts in deep maroon saris with gold necklaces, all bathed in white liquid and smeared with paste. The central figure holds a staff, a spear-like weapon and a trident, and has a ring-shaped crown; a small animal figure stands at his feet. A hand in a bangle pours from a white vessel above, with an orange-robed figure and red flowers blurred in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual, with the deity murti being anointed.2010-11-12