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Close-up photograph of a black stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) decorated for Skanda Shasti. The deity wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled crown with a white halo-like arch, a maroon-red silk cloth, white and jasmine garlands, and a gold-and-gem vel spear held at his left and a pink-and-white jewelled flag or banner at his right. A plain gold backdrop and maroon curtain are behind him, with a green cloth draping the altar below. No physical people are visible.

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A dark stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) stands at the centre, decorated for Skanda Shasti. He wears a tall jewelled crown with a halo-like arch, a maroon cloth and an embellished maroon garment, layered white and pink jasmine and rose garlands, and a large ornate necklace. He holds a jewelled vel spear in one hand and a pennant-like staff in the other. Behind him are a maroon curtain and a green and purple striped cloth. No people are visible.2020-11-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 4/4/20212021-04-04KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) in a temple shrine. The murti wears an elaborate silver-and-jewelled crown with red and green stones, a yellow-gold silk turban-style headdress with a jewelled brooch, and a dark maroon velvet chest covering. Layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings and a jewelled pendant adorn the figure, and yellow and orange marigold garlands drape the shoulders. Two jewelled ceremonial staffs with ornate silver-and-gem heads flank the figure, and white vertical tilak marks are on the forehead. No people are visible.2022-03-06A photograph of a dark-stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) standing against a teal backdrop in a temple setting. The deity wears an ornate silver crown and a silver-and-gold jewelled necklace, tiered silver garlands and an elaborate silver chest piece over an orange and maroon silk dhoti with gold border. Two tall silver-tipped vel spears flank the figure, one on each side, and red flower garlands hang at the sides. Hindu ritual decoration for Skanda Shasti celebrations.2020-11-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 2/13/20222022-02-13KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 11/20/20202020-11-20A black stone murti of a deity stands centrally, wearing an orange turban-style crown with a jewelled gold top, a heavy red-and-white marigold garland, and layered gold and silver jewelled necklaces. Its raised hands hold ornate jewelled ritual staffs, and it is draped in orange silk with gold border embroidery. The backdrop is an orange cloth and a grey wall.2020-07-04A photograph of a black stone deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing before a purple draped altar. The murti wears a tall silver jeweled crown, a green turban-like headdress with a red and gold ornament, and a gold-and-red silk dhoti with green shawl. Heavy silver and gold necklaces and bead garlands adorn the chest. Two long golden vels with jeweled tips are held in the hands, and yellow marigold and red flower garlands drape the figure. A round wall clock is visible behind the altar. No physical people are present.2022-05-08 +1 copies