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A photograph of a deity murti seated in a gilded arch-shaped frame against a black curtain, shown in a temple-style alcove. The central figure has a tall golden crown, a dark face with a red tilak, and multiple jeweled necklaces, with a golden spear or lance held upright beside the shoulder. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape around the arch. A blue cloth falls over the seated figure's lap. In front, smaller statues include a figure in pink sari, a figure in red and gold clothing with a lion mount beside it, and a figure in white sari, along with a small gold arch and a dark murti draped in pink cloth with a crescent ornament. No living people are visible.

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A large deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched frame, with a tall golden crown, a vel-like spear held upright, and a black-faced image adorned with layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha-style ornament, and a garland of yellow, red and green flowers draped around it. Flanking figures include a pair of consorts in pink and white saris with golden crowns, and a small seated figure on a golden lion-like mount. A small gilded arch with floral garlands and a magenta cloth sits at the front right. A dark curtain and an exit sign are visible behind. No living people are present.2009-11-04A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate gilded arch, decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands. The deity wears a golden crown, multiple jeweled necklaces, and a blue silk lower garment, and holds a spear or staff and other attributes in its raised hands. In front stands a small lion vahana figure with a seated deity, and to the right a silver-decorated object sits on a magenta cloth amid flower arrangements. At left, a golden figure in red and pink silk and another decorated figure stand near the altar. No physical people are visible in the scene.2009-11-04October 18 20092009-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti, a dark-stone standing figure of a goddess in a magenta silk sari, adorned with layered silver necklaces and a silver crown. Yellow, red, green and white marigold garlands drape from her shoulders to her waist. She stands within an ornate gold arched prabhavali frame. Flanking her at the base are two smaller gold-and-garland-decorated figures, one in yellow and one in pink, and in front lies a dark stone lion or vahana figure with a green-and-gold cloth draped over it. A brass deepa stand and a rope barrier sit in the foreground, with a deep maroon curtain behind. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch in a dark shrine. The deity has a golden crown, a dark face with a nose ornament, and holds golden implements in raised hands. It wears layered white and crystal-studded necklaces, a red silk garment with a green underlay, and is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands. A golden arch frames the murti, and a smaller decorated image with flower garlands and a green cloth sits in front. An orange cloth and a white towel lie at the lower left. No people are visible.2009-10-17A deity murti of a goddess is seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine against a black backdrop. The murti has a dark face, a tall golden crown, and is adorned with a sparkling white and silver jewelled necklace and a diamond-like chest ornament. It wears a red sari with a green lower garment and holds golden implements in its raised hands. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape its body and shoulders. In front, a smaller red-and-white garlanded figure sits on a green silk cloth, with an orange cloth and white towel placed nearby. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche backed by dark drapery. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy silver and gold necklaces and bangles, a red-and-green sari, and holds a gold-coloured hand raised in blessing. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers frame the arch. Below, three smaller metal murtis stand on a white pedestal: the left one in an orange sari with a braid, the centre one in a red sari with multiple arms and a jewelled crown, and the right one in a lavender sari holding a veena. Pink and orange flowers rest at their feet on a blue cloth. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27Interior shrine with a large gilded deity murti seated within an ornate golden arch, adorned with layered white and pearl necklaces, a garland of white jasmine and red flowers, and a gold crown. Gold and orange drapery covers the altar base. In front, a teal cloth holds a small decorated murti garlanded with white and red flowers, with oil lamps and brass vessels nearby. To the left, a framed portrait on the wall and a gilded standing figure in a purple garment; a stone figure with a pink flower stands at lower left, and a bronze figure rests at lower right. No people are visible.2009-11-09A dark-faced metal or stone murti of a seated deity in a gilded arched shrine niche. The deity wears a tall golden crown, a golden necklace and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a golden throne holding a golden staff or spear, with green leaves tucked beside the throne. Purple silk drapes the figure and a red-and-gold cloth lies at the base. Behind the arch hangs a dark curtain. Text overlay: copyright notice and source attribution at the lower right. A purple emblem appears at the upper left.2011-04-20A photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche, adorned with layered yellow, red, white and green flower garlands, silver jewellery and a red and green silk garment. A golden hand gesture rises at its side. Two smaller metal figures flank the central image: on the left a figure in a yellow garment and white and green garland, on the right a figure in pink with a red and white garland. A shrine lamp-like brass object sits at lower left and a dark murti base with orange cloth is in the foreground. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship in front of a gilded arched frame against a dark backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces, and a red silk garment with green border. Its raised hands hold a gold conch and a gold staff or mace, and it is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands draped down both sides. A silver and gold ornamental arch frames the base, with a small silver lamp or stand in the foreground. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated deity murti shown in a gilded arched frame against a black backdrop. The black-faced murti wears a golden crown with a crescent, a red silk garment with green border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and is garlanded with red, white and purple flower strands. It holds a golden staff and a golden item in its raised hands. In front is a small golden arch and a copper kalasha-style vessel with a feather fan beside it. Gilded panels frame the scene on both sides. No people are visible.2009-10-17 +1 copies