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KAILASA Thanjavur, INDIA on 3/26/2021

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A dark stone deity murti is seated in an ornate bronze arched frame within a temple shrine niche. The figure wears a pink and gold silk sari-like drape, a gold crown, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and a thick pink flower garland. Red roses lie at its base, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind it against a yellow wall. No people are visible.2024-09-17A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated inside a gilded arched shrine niche against a maroon cloth backdrop. The murti wears a green and pink silk sari-style garment with a gold border, a white jasmine garland draped over the shoulders and head, and gold ornaments. Before the shrine sit a steel plate of rose and marigold petals, a steel tray with a brass oil lamp and incense stick, and a bowl of cooked food offering on a red-painted floor. No people are visible.2024-11-20A black stone deity murti seated in a gold-framed arched niche against an orange backdrop, dressed in a magenta and gold silk sari-style garment with a red and white beaded border. It wears a tall jewelled crown with marigold garlands, layered beaded necklaces, and holds objects in several hands. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small lit oil lamp sits on a wooden platform in front, with marigold petals scattered around the base. No people are visible in the scene.2025-12-26A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch. The murti wears a pink and gold silk garment, a pink flower garland, a white beaded necklace with a central pendant, and a tall crown. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the top of the arch, with red flowers and green leaves at the base. Scattered petals lie on a dark pedestal, and the walls are gold-coloured. Partial pink and orange saris are visible at the frame edges. No people are clearly visible.A black stone deity murti seated on a gilded throne within a golden arched niche. The murti wears a silver crown with pink flowers, a pink silk sari with gold motifs and a green-bordered hem, and a green-and-gold belt. Red and white flower garlands with yellow and green accents drape over its shoulders and arms. It holds a long trident-like staff and other ritual objects in its multiple hands, with green leaves tucked in. Jasmine petals and pink blossoms are scattered on the floor in front, and a maroon cloth backdrop hangs behind. No people are visible in the scene.A dark stone murti of a deity seated within an ornate gilded arch niche against a maroon cloth backdrop, set against a yellow-painted wall. The figure wears a blue and pink silk sari with gold border, a long gold necklace, and is adorned with a white jasmine garland with green leaves draped over the shoulders and head. Multiple arms are visible, with a red flower at the chest and a red marigold offering at the base of the red pedestal. Kitchen utensils and a water jug are visible at the side.2024-10-01A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate golden arched niche backed by a deep magenta cloth. The murti wears a pink and gold silk garment, a gold crown-like headdress, layered gold necklaces with red and green stones, and a gold coin belt. It is adorned with a thick garland of pink and white flowers, purple flowers, and green leaves, with a sandalwood or vibhuti mark on the forehead. No physical people are visible.2024-09-20A black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne within a gilded arch, dressed in a pink silk sari with gold border and a decorated crown. The four-armed figure holds a trident and a bunch of green leaves, with red and white flower garlands draped across the body. Scattered white jasmine petals and pink flowers cover the floor in front, and a small brass oil lamp burns at the base. A maroon cloth backdrop and gold-painted surroundings frame the scene, indicating an abhishekam-related shrine setting.A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated within a gilded arched shrine niche against an orange backdrop. The murti wears a pink and white silk garment, a tall jewelled crown decorated with green and white stones, a pink flower on the crown, layered magenta flower garlands, and a silver jewelled necklace and shawl bordered with jewel studs. Two brass standing oil lamps flank the murti, with a third small brass lamp in front, all lit, and red flower petals sit at the lamp bases. A yellow kolam line design is painted on the floor at lower right.2024-06-14Photograph of a black stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche before a maroon cloth backdrop. The figure wears a tall silver and jewelled crown with pink flowers, a pink silk sari with gold motifs and a gold waist belt, and a red and white garland with a green-and-white flower strand. It holds a trident in one hand and other attributes in the raised hands, with pink flowers and green leaves attached. Gold chains hang at the chest, and white and pink flower petals are scattered on the golden floor in front. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch niche against a tiled wall. The figure has four arms and wears a silver crown, a magenta and gold silk sari-style garment, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red, yellow and white flower garland. Pink and white flower strands hang from the arch. A dark tiled altar platform with a small brass lamp stand sits in front. No people are visible.2024-02-23A dark stone murti of a seated deity stands in an ornate golden arched niche against a deep maroon cloth backdrop, set on a black pedestal. The figure wears a pink and gold silk sari-like drape, a gold necklace, and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. It is heavily garlanded with a thick yellow marigold garland, a pink and red flower garland, and a white jasmine and red rose garland over the arch. Green leaves frame the shoulders. A small black pedestal plate is inscribed with NIVEDYAM. The yellow wall and red floor surround the shrine, indicating a temple setting. A deity murti, not a living person, is shown.2024-10-11