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A golden murti of a deity stands in a shrine, framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The figure wears a jewelled crown, ornate necklaces and holds a spear with a flag-shaped tip in one hand, with the other hand raised. Beside the deity is a golden peacock with a red satin cloth draped behind it, and green silk hangings surround the niche. Gold repoussé decoration fills the background.

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A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) is decorated for worship, seated on a golden peacock with a long beak. The figure wears a jewelled crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a spear (vel) and a staff with a small flag. The murti is framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands alternating with bands of red, white and green flowers and green leaves, with a multicoloured floral crest above. A green silk backdrop and gold-embossed panels surround the murti. No people are visible.2013-11-03November 15 20152015-11-15November 15 20152015-11-15October 27 20112011-10-27May 07 20172017-05-07Photograph of a decorated murti of the deity Subramanya (Murugan) with two consorts on a golden ornate shrine backdrop. The central deity wears a jeweled silver crown, a spear (vel) and a richly ornamented adornment, flanked by two smaller female figures in orange and jeweled regalia. Garlands of red, yellow and green flowers drape the figures. In front stands a large golden peacock vahana (mount) with a raised beak and a red-orange cloth draped below. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No living people are visible; the figures are statues. Text overlay on lower right reads a copyright notice.2015-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate gilded arch shrine, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold jewelry. The central figure wears a golden crown, holds a trident-like staff and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; flanking attendant figures wear garlands and red adornments. In front stands a golden peacock vahana, and an embroidered multicolour canopy with tassels hangs above. A dark backdrop surrounds the shrine. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions only.2016-01-24October 27 20112011-10-27A photograph at night of a golden deity murti decorated with dense garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers, draped over a golden mount with a golden arched canopy behind it. The murti wears a gold crown and holds ornamental objects, with rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces. Foliage and a corrugated roof frame the scene, with a red and white cloth hanging at the right. No human figures are visible in the photograph.2015-02-03 +1 copiesOctober 31 20112011-10-31May 07 20172017-05-07A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands in a golden shrine arch with a carved makara-style top, framed by a horseshoe of white jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. The figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a spear (vel) in one hand. A large gilded peacock, his vahana, stands in front on a wooden stand, with a red satin cloth draped over the base. A white pedestal fan and a red velvet backdrop appear at the sides. No people are visible.2013-11-04