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A large golden-copper deity murti seated with a tall crown and a snake-hood behind it is being worked on by men. The murti has a copper-toned body with engraved ornamental armour and a raised hand gesture, and a yellow-gold face with red lips. A man in a pale pink striped shirt and blue waist cloth reaches up to adjust a copper element near the crown. A second person in a light blue shirt with a red thread on the wrist works at the lower part of the figure. Reddish-orange walls form the backdrop. The scene shows figures being fitted or polished during preparation of the murti.

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Close photograph of a large seated bronze deity murti with a gilded face, red lips and a tall ornate crown with a snake-wrapped headdress. Its raised left hand holds a cobra-headed staff, and its right hand is raised in blessing. Heavily engraved copper-toned bronze armour and jewellery cover the body. At the right edge, a man in a white shirt steadies the statue's arm, and a partial figure is visible behind it. Red-and-white painted steps and an orange wall form the background. The statue sits on a carved pedestal.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a temple scene at night showing a man in a white shirt and blue lungi cleaning or anointing the face of a large golden metal deity murti seated on a throne. The murti wears a crown, red lips and an orange-saffron cloth draped over its shoulders. A second man in a blue shirt stands at right holding the statue's arm, and a garland of yellow and orange flowers hangs on a dark murti at left beside potted plants and a red-and-white striped stepped platform. Three people are visible in the frame.2011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28September 23 20062006-09-23December 28 20112011-12-28December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a large bronze-coloured metal deity murti seated on a pedestal, with a smaller gold-toned figure seated beside it. The seated figure on the left has a raised arm holding a ritual object and an ornate crown, while the smaller figure to its right wears an orange-saffron shawl over its shoulder and a tall golden crown. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at the right edge, partly visible, and a few other figures are faintly visible in the background near a stepped red-and-white platform and orange curtains. Statues are not counted as physical people; the only physical person is the partially visible man at the right.2011-12-28Close photograph of a gilded metal murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a tall conical crown, vel spear held upright, and one hand raised in blessing, decorated with a red-and-gold garment and a beaded necklace. A human hand wearing gold bangles reaches toward the murti's face, applying a red mark or kumkum to the forehead area. Behind it stands an elaborate golden arched canopy with scrolled, floral and peacock-like carved motifs, and blurred golden kalasha pots and temple structures fill the background.2011-11-01Close photo of a gilded copper deity murti being ritually bathed. A hand, wearing a red thread and gold and metal bangles, pours liquid from a white conch shell over the murti's head. The murti has a tall ornate crown with intricate repousse patterns, large black-outlined eyes and a golden face. In the blurred right foreground, another gilded metallic figure with a crown catches warm light. Stone surfaces form the dim background. No people's faces are visible.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19December 28 20112011-12-28