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A photograph of a deity murti of Murugan (Subrahmanya) decorated for Sashti Alankar, seated on a gold peacock vahana with a tall gold crown and orange cloth. The silver-faced figure has multiple arms holding a spear (vel) and other weapons, and is framed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white flowers, green leaves and purple blooms. The gold peacock has a long beak and ornate chest jewellery. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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October 31 20112011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31A photograph of a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) dressed for a festival alankar, seated on a golden peacock vahana. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons including a spear (vel) and other implements, wears an orange cloth over the shoulders, a golden crown, a red garment and layered white and silver jewellery. It is framed by a dense arch of red, orange, yellow and white roses and marigolds with green foliage and a purple garland. A gold lotus-topped staff stands to the left. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-31A deity murti of Murugan (Subrahmanya) dressed for Soorasamhara alankar, seated on a raised wooden platform in front of a large floral backdrop of red, yellow, orange, green and purple roses and marigold garlands arranged in arches. The murti has multiple arms holding weapons including a spear (vel) and a flag-topped staff, wears an orange turban-like headdress, a gold crown and ornate white and gold necklaces, and sits in front of a golden peacock (mayil) vahana with a jewelled collar, with a gilded ornamental frame and teal drape behind. No people are visible.2011-10-31A decorated murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a wooden platform, framed by an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a red garment, an orange turban-like headdress with a gold crown, and white and silver ornaments. Several arms hold weapons including a spear and a trident-like staff. In front stands a large gold peacock-form vehicle with jewelled necklace, and a long silver-tipped staff leans against the platform. Green silk drapes frame the display against a dark blue curtain. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31A 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.2011-10-31October 31 20112011-10-31A decorated murti of a multi-armed deity, shown as a golden figure with an orange turban and crown, wearing a red garment and layered white and silver jewellery. The figure holds several weapons, including a trident and a spear with pennant, and sits on a golden peacock with a jewelled collar. The murti is framed by a large arch of red, orange, yellow and white roses, marigolds and purple flowers, with green foliage behind. A golden makara-style head crowns the top of the arch. A photograph of a deity murti in floral alankar, with no people visible.2011-10-31A deity murti of Murugan (Subrahmanya) decorated for Sashti Alankar, standing on a golden peacock vahana. The murti wears a gold crown, an orange turban-style cloth, red garments and layered silver-white jewelled necklaces, and holds a vel spear and a flag. Multiple arms display mudras and implements, framed by arches of red roses, yellow and white flowers, and purple garlands. A golden peacock with an ornate harness stands in front.2011-10-31A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) in a sashti alankar setting, shown as a photograph. The multi-armed figure wears an orange turban-style crown, red and white ornamented garments, and holds ceremonial weapons including a spear-like staff. It is set within a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white marigold garlands, purple flowers and green leaves, flanked by a green silk cloth and gold framing. In front stands a large golden peacock vehicle with a jewelled collar, and a long brass-tipped staff leans to the left. No people are visible in the scene.2011-10-31A deity murti of Murugan (Subrahmanya) on a decorated stage, shown as a six-faced-style figure with multiple arms holding weapons including a spear (vel) and other implements. The figure wears a golden crown, an orange cloth draped over the head and shoulders, a red garment, and white beaded ornaments. It is framed by a tall arch of garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green roses and flowers, with green silk drapery behind. In front stands a large golden peacock mount with jewelled necklace, and a golden spear rises beside it. No human figures are visible in the frame.2011-10-31October 27 20112011-10-27