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A photograph of a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) standing on a gilded peacock vahana, shown on a wooden stand in front of a dark curtain. The murti wears an orange cloth, silver and jewelled ornaments, and holds a silver vel-like spear and a flag. It is decorated with thick arched garlands of red, purple and yellow flowers, backed by a gold-embossed arch with a teal cloth. No people are visible.

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October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A silver deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) with a spear (vel) stands on a golden peacock vahana under a tall arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and purple. The murti wears an orange turban and orange shawl, a red and gold garment, and ornate silver jewellery, with a green silk canopy behind. The peacock throne and garland arch are arranged on a wooden platform inside a plain room, typical of a temple festival decoration.2011-10-27A decorated murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a wooden platform, framed by an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a red garment, an orange turban-like headdress with a gold crown, and white and silver ornaments. Several arms hold weapons including a spear and a trident-like staff. In front stands a large gold peacock-form vehicle with jewelled necklace, and a long silver-tipped staff leans against the platform. Green silk drapes frame the display against a dark blue curtain. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subrahmanya) stands on a wooden platform framed by a dense arch of red, orange, yellow, green and purple flower garlands. The figure has multiple arms holding a spear and other objects, wears a red and white ornamented garment, an orange cloth and a crown. In front stands a large golden peacock vahana with a jewelled collar, and a long golden spear rests beside it. A green and gold silk drape hangs behind the arch against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.2011-10-31A deity murti of Murugan (Subrahmanya) on a decorated stage, shown as a six-faced-style figure with multiple arms holding weapons including a spear (vel) and other implements. The figure wears a golden crown, an orange cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a red garment, and white beaded ornaments. It is framed by a tall arch of garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green roses and flowers, with green silk drapery behind. In front stands a large golden peacock mount with jewelled necklace, and a golden spear rises beside it. No human figures are visible in the frame.2011-10-31A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) is decorated for a festival alcove framed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and green leaves. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons, a tall gold crown, white and red garments and a long orange shawl, and it stands on a golden peacock vahana in front of a dark blue curtain. A white spear-like lance and a trident-style weapon rise beside the figure. Garlands and flower decorations cover the whole display. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31