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A festival procession vehicle display: a large gold peacock figure adorned with jewelled necklaces and gemstone pendants stands in front of a raised platform holding utsava murti deities garlanded with orange, yellow, red, green and white flowers. A deity murti with a red-orange turban and a spear-like staff is at centre, flanked by two female figures in crowns and ornate jewellery, one in a red-gold sari. Draped dark curtain and carved stone pillar behind. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a festive deity display set against a black curtain in a temple-like hall. Three metal murtis stand side by side, adorned with ornate silver and jewelled ornaments and crowns, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple and white. The central figure holds a staff and wears a bright orange turban and jewelled necklaces. A golden vahana with a bird-like form sits in front. A carved stone pillar and a patterned hanging appear at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti group on an orange draped backdrop. Three metal murtis stand in a flower-covered arch of yellow, red, white and green garlands: a central figure holding a spear and a flag, with two smaller flanking figures wearing crowns and jewellery. In front stands a large gold peacock vahana on a wooden stand, with a small floral offering at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a golden peacock-form vehicle with a deity murti seated on it, draped in garlands of marigold-like orange and yellow flowers with purple and white ribbons. The murti wears ornate silver-toned jewelry and a crown, and an orange cloth backs the seat. Beside the peacock stands a polished gold ceremonial parasol-like shade on a pole. Another decorated golden vehicle and a garlanded murti are partly visible on the left against a dark curtain. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-14A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands on a golden peacock vahana in front of a gold-framed arch with a gold curtain. The central figure wears a crown and jewelled ornaments, holds a spear (vel), and is garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands. Two consort figures in orange silk saris with gold jewellery stand on either side. Brass oil lamps (deepam) burn on both sides, and a plate of bananas, flowers, fruit and a coconut-style offering lies before the peacock. No people are visible.2015-11-12 +1 copiesNovember 12 20152015-11-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti display on a wooden stand against a black drape. The central figure is a Murugan-style murti with an orange turban, a trident and a spear-like staff, flanked by two female murtis in silver-embellished crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in a blue garment and the other in a red-and-gold sari. Long garlands of yellow, orange, red, green and white flowers hang over them, and a large gold peacock with jewelled chest ornaments stands in front. Tall printed banners and a stone pillar appear at the right. No living people are visible.2010-11-14Photograph of a decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing centrally with a golden peacock vahana in front, flanked by two consorts in orange silk sarees with gold borders and silver jewellery. The central figure wears a silver crown, rudraksha-style chest ornaments and garlands, while the surrounding arch is densely covered with white jasmine, red roses and green leaves, with a gilded arch frame behind. Plain pink wall and dark curtain form the background; no physical people are present.2011-10-06A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on a raised platform for worship. Three gold-coloured murtis stand in front of a backdrop painted with a temple gopuram and columns. The central figure holds a long staff or trident and wears a tall ornate crown with a red and gold headdress, with a rudraksha-style necklace and jewelled ornaments. Flanking figures wear tall silver crowns and heavy jewelled necklaces and stand within large garlands of red roses, marigold and green leaves. A golden animal figure, possibly a bull or mount, sits in the foreground with a yellow garland. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the platform, and a red and gold cloth hangs at the right edge.2010-11-13November 14 20102010-11-14November 12 20102010-11-12