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A three-panel collage of a dark stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) with six faces and multiple arms, dressed for Thaipoosam. The deity wears an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a gem-studded silver-and-red chest garland, a red rose at the chest, and a white dhoti with gold and maroon borders. A golden vel-like staff stands at the left. Peacock-feather patterned backdrop and small brass oil lamps frame the murti. No people are visible.

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A dark stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) is seated centrally on a black pedestal, adorned with a jeweled crown, a red bindi, a jeweled chest garland and a white and gold dhoti. Multiple arms hold ritual objects, including a spear shown beside the figure. Flanking him are two dark stone consort murtis, Valli and Devasena, wearing tall silver-jeweled crowns, floral necklaces and draped saris in green with gold border and red with gold border. A large blue and purple peacock-feather backdrop fills the background, and yellow flowers and scattered petals lie at the base, with brass lamps visible at the top edge. No people are present.2022-01-17 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of a multi-headed deity with several faces and many arms, dressed for worship. It wears an ornate jewelled golden crown with red and blue stones, a royal blue velvet blouse with gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, and a white dhoti with red and green border. Its many hands hold a trident-like staff with a lotus-engraved shaft, and other attributes. The murti is set against a blue and gold peacock-feather patterned backdrop with hanging brass bells and a red curtain. No physical people are visible.2024-01-24A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated on a pedestal, with a tall ornate golden crown set with red, blue and multicoloured gems. The figure wears a blue velvet blouse, layered gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, with a white dhoti edged in red, green and gold zigzag border. Many arms hold objects including a golden spear or staff topped with an Om symbol and lotus, and a red petal lies at its base. Behind it stands a blue and purple peacock-feather backdrop, with hanging brass oil lamps above. No physical people are visible.2024-01-24A dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with a tall ornate golden crown set with coloured stones, multiple arms holding weapons including a golden trident with an Om symbol, a blue cloth with gold necklace over the chest, and a white dhoti with red and green border. Rose petals are scattered at its base, and hanging brass oil lamps and two adorned deity figures in red and green silk flank the scene against a peacock-feather patterned blue backdrop.2024-01-24A dark stone deity murti of a multi-armed form with an elaborate jewelled golden crown set with red, blue and clear stones, a red ribbon at the side, and a gold necklace with pearl strands. A yellow and pink sheer cloth and a leopard-print shawl drape the figure. Peacock-feather patterned blue backdrop behind, with lamp stands visible at the top corners. No people are visible.2022-05-07 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/17/20222022-01-17A dark stone murti of a multi-armed, multi-faced Subramanya (Murugan) is seated and dressed for alankaram. The deity wears a tall gilded crown set with red and blue stones, a jewelled multi-strand necklace, and a gold waist belt, draped in an orange and gold brocade shawl over a white dhoti with an orange-and-gold border. Yellow marigold flowers adorn the arms and shoulders, and a golden vel spear rests against the figure beside a peacock-feather fan. Red roses lie at the base on a dark altar.2020-10-21KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 4/6/20222022-04-06KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 10/21/20202020-10-21January 24 20242024-01-24Collage of four photographs of black stone murti statues of Murugan with Valli and Devasena, decorated for Skanda Shasti. The central figure is a multi-armed deity murti seated in an orange silk dhoti with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a peacock-feather backdrop. Flanking figures wear jewelled conical crowns, yellow and red draped silk, garlands and jewelled necklaces, one in blue and red, the other in green and red. Oil lamps hang above. No physical people are shown.2022-02-21A dark stone murti of Lord Murugan, Skanda, shown with multiple arms and a peacock-feather backdrop behind him. He wears an elaborate jewelled crown, a gold necklace with a large pendant, layered gold chains and a bright orange silk dhoti with a red waist sash, and holds a long vel-like spear. Red silk cloth draped at the base, marigold petals scattered around, and red-clad figures visible at the frame edges suggest a puja setting at the temple. No people are clearly visible in the central frame.2022-02-21