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A photograph of a golden deity shrine lit against a dark background, framed by red flower garlands on both sides. Central golden deity murti with a crown and layered necklaces stands in an arched gilded frame, flanked by smaller figures in orange and red draped cloth. In front, a golden lion-faced figure is shown in the foreground. Gold pillars with twisted white garlands rise on each side. No physical people are visible.2024-01-22January 22 20242024-01-22November 24 20202020-11-24January 24 20242024-01-24 +3 copiesA gilded arched shrine holds a deity murti of Shiva with a crown, trident and a bull mount (nandi) at its base, adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A smaller figure stands beside it, both decorated with ornate gold jewellery. Golden floral carvings frame the arch, with a saffron cloth backdrop and a hanging orange cloth at the upper right. No people are visible.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded arched shrine framed by carved gold pillars and lion figures holds a central deity murti with a crown, flanked by two smaller consort figures, all adorned with thick garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers. A golden bull-like vahana sits in front. A decorated orange and gold ceremonial parasol with a white dove emblem stands to the right, and a brass lamp and trishula appear at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17July 17 20152015-07-17 +1 copiesOrnate deity murti set on a golden arched throne-canopy with a red drape behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a Vaishnavite urdhva pundra mark on the forehead, a dark blue garment, layered pink and gold garlands, and a large jewelled chest ornament. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, each in a crown, teal and blue garments and jewelled necklaces, with gold-edged garland sashes draped across all three. Red satin covers the platform and a small oil lamp is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2015-10-16Three gilded statues sit together on a red-draped platform inside an ornate golden arch against a dark blue backdrop with white floral motifs and a red sparkly curtain. The central figure is a deity murti with a tall golden crown set with red jewels, a green and gold shawl, a long beaded garland, and raised hands holding ritual objects. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala with a small pendant, orange and gold robes, and an orange shawl. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a heavy jewelled necklace, a gold brocade garment and an orange shawl. The statues are not living people; the image is a photograph of sculptures.2014-03-09A richly decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a tall crown, seated on a golden peacock vahana, flanked by two consorts in ornate gold jewellery. Garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers drape the figures, and a silver-and-gold arched shrine frame with lion-faced pillars surrounds them. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella with a bird emblem stands at the right, and a golden kalasha-style lamp sits at lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-17A decorated shrine with statues rather than living people: a central Shiva lingam draped with red and orange garlands sits before an ornate golden arch, flanked by a seated deity pair in a rich golden and jewelled setting. Standing statues on either side wear orange-brown robes, jewellery and white and yellow flower garlands; the right-hand figure has a long beard and a saffron turban. Two smaller figures and a pink-draped image stand at the base, with brass bowls and flower petals on a marble platform. A red curtain forms the backdrop.2020-03-13