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A photograph of a Nataraja-style deity murti in a dancing pose, standing on a small demon figure, with a red and orange turban, bindi, large jewelled necklaces, a leopard-print garment, white dhoti and red sash. It is adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, with red rose petals scattered at its base. It is set against a green silk backdrop, an ornate bronze arch with a pink satin draped platform, and no physical people are visible.

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September 05 20132013-09-05Photograph of a festival tableau: a bronze Nataraja-style deity murti dancing on a pedestal draped in pink satin, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers and green leaves, with a red turban and leopard-print dress. Beside it stands a young man in a white turban and white dhoti with a tiger-striped top, rudraksha malas and a floral garland, hand raised in a greeting gesture, smiling. Behind them a gilded throne and a dark red curtain; a green cloth backs the deity and a circular metal prabhavali frame surrounds it.2013-09-05A photograph of a stage with a large floral-garlanded statue of the dancing deity Nataraja, standing on a dwarf figure, wearing an orange turban and an ornate white and gold dhoti with a leopard-print shawl, surrounded by yellow and purple flower garlands and a bronze prabhamandala behind. To the right, a smiling young man in a white turban and white dhoti with a leopard-print wrap, rudraksha mala and flower garland sits on a gilded throne, raising one hand in greeting. Pink satin draping and a red carpet fill the foreground.2013-09-05A photograph of a decorated stage with a bronze-finished statue of Nataraja-style dancing deity murti, shown in dance pose atop a pink satin draped pedestal, wrapped in yellow and purple flower garlands and green fabric, framed by an ornate metal arch. To the right a standing person in a white dhoti, white-and-gold turban, orange and cream patterned top, rudraksha mala and flower garland, with white vibhuti marks on the forehead, raises one hand in greeting. The person's appearance is not established as a person, so the identity is unsure. Red cushioned mats cover the floor and a gold throne-like chair stands behind.2013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05A photograph of a festival stage with a large metal prabhavali-style backdrop. On the left, a decorated deity murti of Nataraja-like dancing form, wearing a red turban and leopard-print and jeweled garments, is covered in yellow marigold and purple flower garlands, standing on a pink satin base. On the right, a young man in white dhoti and a leopard-print and beaded garment, with a white and gold turban, a tilak on his forehead, wooden rudraksha-style mala beads and a flower garland, sits smiling with one hand raised in greeting. Red and green fabric and a maroon curtain frame the scene.2013-09-05September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in white dhoti and white turban with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, wearing a leopard-print garment, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklaces, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting beside a garlanded metal deity murti. The murti stands in a dancing pose with a raised hand and wears an orange-red turban, a leopard-print wrap and rich jewellery, set against yellow, purple and green flower garlands and a pink satin cloth.2013-09-05June 05 20122012-06-05November 29 20172017-11-29A golden deity murti of Murugan stands in a flower-decorated shrine framed by yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, purple flowers and a white jasmine garland. The murti wears a jewelled crown, elaborate gold and gem necklaces, and a maroon silk dhoti with gold border, holding a golden vel spear in one hand while the other is raised in blessing. Green leaves fill the background of the shrine and an orange backdrop with a partial photo of a robed figure appears behind the arch. The scene is a decorated murti display with no physical people visible.2010-10-11A decorated metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves. She wears a tall jeweled crown, large silver earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari and a green satin cloth draped at her base. A fabric canopy with tassels hangs overhead. No people are visible in the frame, and no identifiable a person appears in the image.2013-04-21