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April 23 2013

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A photograph of a golden-metal murugan-style deity murti standing in a gilded ornate frame against a green silk backdrop. The central figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a jewelled and garlanded body with a large bejewelled necklace, and holds a long spear or vel upright. A white jasmine garland with red flower accents drapes the figure, and a small bronze peacock stands at the lower left. A smaller consort figure with a jewelled crown stands to the right, also garlanded in white flowers. No people are visible in the scene; only the metal deity figures are shown.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23Two ornately decorated metal murti statues stand before a deep red draped backdrop framed by a gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, red garment, and a crescent-moon ornament on the crown, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a jewelled, tiered crown, a jewelled necklace and earrings, and a garland of red roses and white flowers over an orange and gold garment. A golden trident-like staff with jewelled decoration stands at the left edge. The statues are adorned with sparkling stones and colourful beadwork.2010-06-08September 15 20132013-09-15November 01 20112011-11-01November 06 20162016-11-06July 11 20152015-07-11December 23 20162016-12-23Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a gold-carved arched shrine against a green cloth with gold motifs. The larger figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, an orange sash, a jewelled chest piece, and holds a long silver spear-like staff with a trident-shaped top, with garlands of white flowers and red blossoms draped down the body. To the right stands a smaller deity murti with a gold crown, a gold necklace, and a garland of white and red flowers, with one hand raised. The scene is a temple decorated for worship, with no people visible.2012-05-03Two metal deity murti sit side by side on a red velvet backdrop inside a gilded arch. The male figure on the left wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled red and gold garment, and elaborate silver-white necklaces; he holds a trident in one hand and a small drum or ritual object in the other. The female figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a gold-and-bronze blouse and a dark blue skirt, with layered necklaces. Garlands of red and white flowers hang over both figures. The scene is a shrine presentation of deities.2010-06-08A gilded metal deity murti stands centrally, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a long garland of white and yellow flowers over a magenta flower garland. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in front of a backdrop of dense red roses and green leaves. A blurred feathered fan or whisk and a partially visible second figure appear at the left edge. No living person is clearly visible apart from blurred hands at the frame edges. Decorative flower arrangement and ornate adornments suggest temple alankaram decoration.2013-02-24A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis set within an ornate gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident, with a red-and-white flower garland. Two smaller figures flank him on either side, dressed in maroon and purple with gold jewellery and white and red flower garlands. Flower offerings and an orange-gold cloth cover the base of the seat, and a pink-magenta drape frames the arch.2013-03-07