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A photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti standing on a concrete platform beside a red-carpeted path. The figure wears a tall gold and red jewelled crown, large pink-and-green earrings, a layered beaded and jewelled necklace, a red and pink sequined bodice, a silver shawl over the shoulders and yellow dhoti with a green cloth below. It holds a trident in one hand and a rudraksha-style mala in the other. Around the base lie a green leafy wreath, scattered red flowers, and small clay pots with coconuts, jasmine and leaves. A brass oil lamp stands nearby and marigold garlands hang along the path, with people visible in the background.

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A photograph of a life-size decorated figure of a deity standing before a painted backdrop of stylised purple and grey flowers and foliage with green leaves in the foreground. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown with a sunburst halo, a white vibhuti line and red bindi on the forehead, and jewelled gold and silver necklaces with green and purple stones. A white jasmine garland hangs from the shoulders, and it holds a gold vel-shaped spear with a magenta gem. The figure wears green and gold striped dhoti-style lower garments with silver anklets. The figure appears to be a murugan-style murti, a deity form made of painted material rather than a living person.2009-07-17A metal deity murti stands in a decorated display, dressed in an orange and green silk garment with gold brocade borders. It wears a tall jewelled crown and layered necklaces set with white stones, red and green gems and pearls, plus a jewelled waist belt. Its raised right hand holds a small object, and a marigold and white jasmine garland hangs in the background behind a deep red draped cloth.2009-06-17 +1 copiesClose photo of a silver-faced deity murti adorned for festival worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown with pink and green stones and a dense layered necklace of rubies, emeralds and white stones over a purple-and-maroon garment. Green leaves and bright yellow marigold garlands frame the figure, and a green velvet decorated arm-like ornament rises at left. Blurred figures in light clothing stand in the background, and a golden lamp glow appears at the top. The murti is a statue, not a physical person.2012-01-08December 25 20072007-12-25A large golden murti of a deity in a festival procession setting, seated on a red silk-draped platform beneath a red canopy with tasselled fringe. The figure wears an orange turban, a red blouse with heavy white stone and diamond-like jewellery, a green and magenta silk skirt, and a bright yellow marigold garland with pink and white flower garlands at the sides. It holds a trident, a spear-like staff and a small ornate staff, with a peacock and a coiled serpent at its base, and a pink lotus at its feet. Trees and a white wall are behind. No physical people are visible.2007-12-25A seated deity murti dressed in a golden-yellow silk sari with a dark green border, adorned with layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles and a gold crown, with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and a green rope garland. Its hands are raised in mudra. A red and multicoloured fringed umbrella stands above it against a white wall, and a pink silk cloth lies beneath. No people are visible.2008-01-01December 30 20082008-12-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a pink silk cloth under a colourful tasselled canopy. The figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown, heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, a deep purple velvet blouse, and a yellow silk garment with dark green borders. A thick green and maroon rope garland encircles the figure, with yellow and pink flower garlands draped down the sides. Dried rose petals lie at its base. The figure holds a golden oil lamp in one hand and a red anthurium flower in the other. Trees and a small building are visible behind. No physical people are present.2007-12-25June 28 20082008-06-28A silver-metal murti of a standing deity, adorned with layered floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, stands centrally against a blue cloth and gold backdrop. The figure wears an orange and green silk garment, a pearl necklace, jewelled collar and belt, and a tall gold crown. It holds a jewelled spear-like staff topped with a pennant bearing a peacock motif, and a jewelled mace in one hand, with the other hand raised in blessing. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti in a temple setting.2013-12-25October 09 20212021-10-09A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in front of a large garland arch of marigolds in orange, yellow and red with green and white flower strands. The figure wears a tall crown with a decorative band, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and a deep maroon and gold garment. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand gesture in the other, while a dark curtain and white carved pillar appear behind. The setting suggests a temple or ashram shrine display.2010-11-14