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A metal deity murti of a standing Murugan/Skanda-style figure is decorated for a festival procession on a golden vahana. The murti wears an orange cloth draped over its head, ornate silver-and-jewelled armour, and holds a spear-like vel and a staff. It is framed by a large arch of marigold-style yellow and red flower garlands with white jasmine strands, green leaves and a green silk cloth behind. Below, a golden peacock vahana head and an ornate gold base are visible. A potted plant and a tiled courtyard appear at right. No physical people are clearly visible.

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October 26 20112011-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti standing on a gilded golden base with a carved serpent hood at its front. The figure wears an orange shawl over a jewelled silver-and-white bodice with multicoloured stone ornaments, a crown on its head, and a red-and-gold dhoti. It is densely garlanded with bands of yellow marigold, red rose petals and white jasmine-like flowers, with green leaves and a green silk cloth behind. The setting suggests a temple or festival decoration. No people are visible.2011-10-26October 26 20112011-10-26A silver deity murti stands in abhaya mudra, framed by a dense arch of marigold and chrysanthemum garlands in yellow, white, red and purple flowers over a green silk backdrop. The murti wears an orange shawl, a red and gold brocade dhoti, a layered pearl and jewelled necklace and a crown with a green gem. A gold ornate base with a snake-hooded design sits at the bottom. No physical people are visible.2011-10-26A silver murti of a deity stands in front of a large floral backdrop arranged in concentric arches of red, purple and yellow garlands with a green fabric draped behind. The figure wears an orange turban-style headdress with a gold crown, an orange shawl across the chest, an ornate silver necklace, and a teal and red dhoti. It holds a silver staff with a decorative top in each hand. The murti stands on a golden throne-like base with ornate gold carvings. No physical people are visible.2011-10-27A metal deity murti stands within a dense arch of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, white, red and purple. The figure wears an orange silk shawl over a red and gold patterned garment, with an ornate jewelled necklace and a tall gold crown. Its hands are raised in a blessing pose. Beside it rests a gold peacock-shaped and serpent-shaped ornamental vessel. A green silk drape hangs behind the arch and a pink wall with a partial signboard stands in the background. No living people are visible.2011-10-26October 27 20112011-10-27A metal murti of a deity stands at the centre of an elaborate floral arrangement, framed by an arch of red, pink, orange and yellow roses and marigolds interspersed with green leaves. The figure wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a green dhoti, a decorated gold crown and layered white and gold jewelled necklaces, and holds two silver trident-like spears crossed in front. A gold serpent-hood canopy with scale patterns rises behind, and a gold scaly pedestal sits at the base. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no candidate is present.2011-10-29A silver-faced deity murti. The murti wears a golden crown, an orange shawl, a red-and-gold garment and layered silver necklaces, and holds a silver vel-like spear and a silver staff. Its base is a teal cloth with gold border on an ornate gold-toned throne. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of an altar display in a temple setting.2011-10-27A deity murti, a metal figure of a standing god with a golden crown, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, and ornate silver and white jewelry, holds a trident-like spear in each hand. The figure is framed by an elaborate arch of red, yellow, white and orange roses, marigolds, green leaves and purple garlands, set beneath a gilded temple canopy carved with elephants and a seated figure on a lotus. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2011-10-27October 26 20112011-10-26October 30 20112011-10-30