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October 10 2013

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A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of an arched shrine, adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a green emerald-set pendant, and a tall white crown with a peacock feather. Long garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blossoms frame the figure on both sides. Below, a green cloth covers a gold base, with a gilded elephant-like vahana in the foreground draped with a jewelled garland. Colourful tasselled hangings in orange, pink and purple hang at the sides against dark curtains. No physical people are visible.2013-10-10August 23 20112011-08-23A decorated deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine framed by thick garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blossoms. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace with red and green stones, and a white dhoti. In front is a golden elephant-shaped vahana on a wheeled gold platform, draped with a gold cloth. A large backdrop behind shows a pink cloth edge and a portrait. No physical people are visible.2011-10-04October 04 20142014-10-04 +1 copiesA golden deity murti seated on a throne-like simhasana with a large gilded lion figure in front, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an orange garment, a jewelled silver-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled collar. Pink velvet draping and gilded lion statues flank the scene, and an ornate gold arch frames the throne. No living people are visible.2014-09-28May 07 20172017-05-07A devotee in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban stands at right, palms pressed together in namaskar before a large golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne. The murti is draped in yellow and white flower garlands with red and white accents, and wears a crown and gold ornaments. Behind the figure are gold ceremonial umbrellas, a golden kalasha-like finial and a green leafy backdrop. Pink fabric covers the altar base, and small gold figures flank the throne. The devotee wears a red-and-gold ornamented necklace and bangles. The scene suggests darshan and puja in a temple-like hall.2015-07-06A deity murti seated on a throne is heavily decorated with layered garlands in red, yellow, green, white and magenta flowers. The figure wears a gold crown, a large gold and jewelled collar necklace, and holds a small red fruit or ornament in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. Two smaller attendant figures flank the murti, partly covered by garlands. A teal cloth covers the base, and a gold ornate arch frames the scene.2014-11-11Photo 11728676 +2 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23A decorated murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally on a gilded arched backdrop against dark maroon curtains. The deity wears silver and jewelled ornaments, a crown, and holds a spear (vel). A golden peacock vahana in front is draped with purple and yellow flower garlands. Two smaller silver female figures in blue-and-gold garments flank the central deity, and the main figure and both attendants are wreathed in red, yellow and white flower garlands. A red silk cloth covers the base. No people are visible.2013-11-05A man in rust-brown ochre robes and a matching brown turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing layered gold necklaces, bangles and a pink-and-white flower garland. He gestures with both hands while speaking at a microphone stand. Behind him is a tall arrangement of marigold, yellow, red and purple garlands framing two decorated deity murti figures, one crowned and gold-adorned, set against a green silk backdrop and deep red curtain. a person seated in a teaching setting, with a silver staff standing to the right.2017-11-11