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A golden murti of a deity stands on a silver peacock-shaped vahana in an outdoor setting. The figure holds a trident and a staff-like weapon and is draped with white jasmine garlands and red-orange flowers. Behind it, a dark stone deity figure wears a maroon cloth, and a person in an orange-brown garment with a flower garland is partly visible at the top. Silver ornamental plates frame the right side.2017-12-28November 14 20102010-11-14A decorated festival chariot procession carries a deity murti of Murugan (Skanda) in a flower-covered shrine canopy. The figure wears a red garment, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a tall crown, and a silver-and-red ornate necklace, holding a spear and a vel. Roses, marigolds and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, white and purple frame the shrine under a green cloth canopy. A large gilded peacock, Murugan's vahana, stands in front, with a white flag bearing a red gem and a silver spear-tipped staff nearby. The scene is outdoors with trees behind, and a red vehicle is visible at the bottom edge.2011-10-31December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands in a golden shrine arch with a carved makara-style top, framed by a horseshoe of white jasmine and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple. The figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and holds a spear (vel) in one hand. A large gilded peacock, his vahana, stands in front on a wooden stand, with a red satin cloth draped over the base. A white pedestal fan and a red velvet backdrop appear at the sides. No people are visible.2013-11-04A photograph of a festival utsava murti on a gilded ornate palanquin or vahana, a golden peacock-like bird figure at the front. The central deity figure wears a tall crown, a jewelled breastplate and holds a spear and staff; two smaller consort figures sit on either side, all draped in garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Golden arches, a fringed canopy and gold-toned drapery frame the scene. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-18A photograph of a deity murti seated in an ornate gilded arch shrine, adorned with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold jewelry. The central figure wears a golden crown, holds a trident-like staff and wears a rudraksha-style necklace; flanking attendant figures wear garlands and red adornments. In front stands a golden peacock vahana, and an embroidered multicolour canopy with tassels hangs above. A dark backdrop surrounds the shrine. No physical people are visible; the statues are depictions only.2016-01-24A photograph of a deity murti seated on a throne within a golden shrine. The figure wears a maroon turban, a rich maroon and gold robe, layered ceremonial necklaces, and bangles, and holds a long staff with a golden tip. Its arched backdrop is draped with white and red flower garlands and a red cloth, flanked by ornate golden lion-figure pillars and a perforated golden lattice wall. A silver peacock figure lies at the base of the throne. This is a statue, not a living person.2019-01-05December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on an orange draped backdrop. Three metal murtis stand in a flower-covered arch of yellow, red, white and green garlands: a central figure holding a spear and a flag, with two smaller flanking figures wearing crowns and jewellery. In front stands a large gold peacock vahana on a wooden stand, with a small floral offering at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09November 11 20102010-11-11