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November 03 2013

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A golden deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) is decorated for worship, seated on a golden peacock with a long beak. The figure wears a jewelled crown, layered jewelled necklaces, and holds a spear (vel) and a staff with a small flag. The murti is framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands alternating with bands of red, white and green flowers and green leaves, with a multicoloured floral crest above. A green silk backdrop and gold-embossed panels surround the murti. No people are visible.2013-11-03November 03 20132013-11-03October 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copiesDecember 01 20112011-12-01November 21 20132013-11-21A gilded deity murti is seated before a golden arched backdrop, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine strands and green leaves. The figure wears a gold crown with red-and-white floral trim, a jewelled forehead ornament, layered gold and crystal necklaces, large crystal earrings, and a bright orange cloth draped across the chest with a jewelled waist band. A gold ornamental figure stands at the left edge. The image is a temple photograph of a festival decoration; no living people are visible.2008-12-26A decorated deity murti is shown at the centre, flanked by two smaller ornately adorned figures on either side. The central figure wears a gold and red turban-style crown, a jewelled bodice and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword. Dense garlands of red and yellow flowers with green leaves frame the murtis, and a white cloth drapes above them against a gold-framed red backdrop. This is a deity murti, not a person; no physical people are visible.2016-11-06October 29 20112011-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti decorated for a festival procession, its face and upper body covered in dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with blue and pink accents, with green leaf garlands woven through. The figure wears elaborate silver and gold ornaments, a large dark red-and-white jewelled pendant and a crown-like headpiece, and a long ceremonial sceptre or staff with a jewelled finial extends to the right. Gold filigree panels and a lit background suggest a nighttime temple or procession setting. No people are visible.2017-01-08October 04 20142014-10-04 +1 copiesJuly 18 20132013-07-18A 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.2011-10-27