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May 12 2013

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Photograph of a deity murti shrine in a temple setting, showing a central figure of Murugan (Subramanya) with a spear (vel) and an orange cloth draped over his head, adorned with a yellow and orange flower garland and silver jewellery. Two consort figures flank him, each in a teal-green sari with red and yellow floral garlands and silver ornaments. The golden arched canopy is ornately carved, with a red cloth draped at the base and brass lamps and vessels on a stone platform. Red-robed attendant figures stand in the background. No physical people are prominent; a partial figure appears at the left edge.2011-11-01Three gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a cream draped platform in front of a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central murti wears a maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a garland of beads, a magenta skirt with gold border, and a teal and green shawl; it holds a trident-like staff. The murtis on either side wear orange and brown or orange and purple garments, red and gold crowns, layered gold necklaces, and raise their hands in blessing. No living people are visible.2015-04-04June 06 20142014-06-06January 02 20132013-01-02A golden ornate shrine arch frames three deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. The central murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head, jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, with a sword-shaped ornament and a small animal figure at its base. Flanking murtis wear maroon and purple garments, pearl and gem necklaces, and crowns. Floral offerings and a golden cloth cover the platform in front.2013-03-07May 12 20132013-05-12November 29 20112011-11-29February 23 20152015-02-23A photograph of three deity murtis seated side by side on a green-draped dais in front of a gold-framed yellow curtain. The central figure wears a gold crown with a red band, a white and pink jewelled necklace, and a yellow and red dhoti; a white conch rests at his feet. The figure on the left wears a brown turban and a maroon embroidered garment, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. All three are garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands, and brass oil lamps sit before them.2015-10-18 +1 copiesThree gilded metal murti figures seated side by side on a blue draped platform before a green silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central deity murti wears a tall gold and red crown, a gold necklace and a red and blue sash, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other holding a trident-like staff. The figures on either side wear layered gold necklaces, red and orange silk garments and ornate crowns, one holding a staff topped with a small cross-like emblem. No physical people are visible.2015-02-25 +1 copiesOctober 11 20142014-10-11Three ornately dressed golden murti figures sit side by side on a raised golden-draped platform before a green curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a tall maroon crown with white and gold ornaments, a teal and maroon sash, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. Figures on either side wear rust-red and purple-blue garments with orange and green shawls, layered gold necklaces and jewelled headwear. Partial heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The three figures are statues, not physical people.2015-04-03