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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.

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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.2009-11-04A 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 black-faced deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche against a dark curtain backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a layered white and silver necklace, a broad jewelled sash, and a red and green silk garment, with long garlands of red, white and purple flowers draped from its shoulders. Its hands hold golden weapon-like attributes. In front stand a gold-and-copper ritual vessel, a gold kalasha-style pot and a flower-strewn orange cloth on the floor, with a golden arched canopy framing the murti. To the left, a partial orange-robed figure stands beside another gilded shrine. No people are visible in the frame.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA 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.2009-11-04A 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 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 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall showing a large golden-and-black deity murti seated on a throne under an ornate gold arch, adorned with red silk, layered white and silver jewelled necklaces and a golden crown. A person in an orange saffron-coloured robe with gold borders stands at right, one hand raised toward the murti, beside a stepladder on the left. Gold bells hang on a bracket by a curtain near an exit sign, and bookshelves line the wall behind. A small white cloth lies on the orange floor mat.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.2008-04-27A photograph of a deity murti display on a stage, framed by a gilded arch and a dense garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The central figure, a standing goddess with a tall silver crown, a rosy face, layered silver and gold necklaces and gold arm ornaments, holds a golden lotus-like object in one hand. Three smaller figures in orange, red and lavender silk saris sit or kneel below her, one with a crescent-moon ornament. A blue cloth covers the base, with a grey stone object and flower offerings in front and a small oil lamp at the lower edge. Dark red curtains frame the scene.2008-04-27April 20 20112011-04-20September 26 20062006-09-26A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arch framed with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a pink and green sari, holding a golden ritual object. Three smaller metal figures in orange, red and purple silk stand before it on a blue draped platform. In the foreground a dark figure in purple cloth bows low, and two small brass lamps stand near the base. The setting is a dark curtained hall.2008-04-27