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April 23 2013

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A photograph of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured metal image, seated on a magenta cloth over a green silk drape. The murti wears a tall crown, a layered gold necklace, and a white flower garland. It is framed by a tall arch of red, pink, yellow, and purple flower garlands, and a gold-and-green lattice carved frame sits to the left. A painted wall behind shows a multi-armed figure holding a trident and other implements. Two small offering lamps and a brass pot appear at the lower right. No people are visible in the scene.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine alcove, framed by thick arches of yellow marigold, red rose and purple garlands. She wears a green silk sari with a heavy gold and jewelled necklace layers, a jewelled crown, and holds a green parrot-headed object at her side. A green satin cloth drapes her base over a magenta cloth on a gold-edged pedestal, with a painted shrine backdrop above. No people are visible.2013-04-23April 24 20132013-04-24A deity murti stands on a green-draped platform framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown, a silver necklace and a silver-toned chest ornament, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A brass lion-head pedestal and brass ceremonial fittings flank the figure, with a red curtain on the left and gilded deity figures in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-28A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02A 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.2011-10-31May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a goddess murti seated on a pale lilac draped platform, dressed in a green sari with a maroon and gold border. Garlands of yellow and red roses, white jasmine strands and pink blossoms cover the figure, which wears a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace set with pink stones. Behind it stands an ornate silver-toned arched backrest with floral scrollwork, and a large gold figure, possibly a deity or attendant, is partly visible above and to the right. No people are visible.2013-10-08April 24 20132013-04-24A decorated deity murti seated on a gilded throne-like platform inside an arch of marigold and rose garlands with gold bells and pink, teal, blue and orange tassels. The murti wears a teal silk sari with a purple blouse, a jeweled crown, layered gold and silver necklaces and a pink-sleeved arm raised in a blessing gesture. No people are visible; the platform is wrapped in red, yellow and white flower garlands.2011-10-04A photograph of a deity murti, a silver-faced figure in an orange and green silk sari with gold border, adorned with layered silver necklaces and a silver crown, holding a veena-like instrument and a staff-like object. It is framed by a recessed arch of ornate embossed silver, a magenta cloth backdrop, and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white chrysanthemums, purple and magenta flowers and green leaves arranged in concentric arches. No people are visible; the setting is dark at night with a stone platform in front.2011-12-10