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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated for worship in front of an orange-painted wall. A large murti shrine is garlanded with bands of yellow, red, green and white flowers and framed by a multicoloured canopy with fringed panels. Several deity murtis stand on a raised orange-draped platform, with a golden peacock vahana in the foreground beside brass oil lamps and ornamental brass umbrellas. Two dark standing figures in orange shawls and white dhotis flank the entrance, with painted striped pillars at the corners. A red-and-white banner on the right carries a portrait and printed text, and the stepped floor is patterned with white kolam designs.

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A decorated outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof, with a deity murti set on a tiered red-and-white stepped platform. The central figures are adorned with heavy garlands of marigold and white flowers in yellow, red and green, and sit beneath a large embroidered canopy with multicoloured tassels. A golden peacock vahana stands in front, flanked by brass oil lamps and ornate brass plates. Two dark stone guardian figures in saffron cloths stand on either side. Colourful decorative poles with tassels and orange flags frame the shrine. No people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated outdoor shrine under a corrugated metal roof with an orange-and-white striped wall behind it. Central deity murti figures are adorned with heaps of marigold and multicolour garlands and stand on a golden vahana-style carved stand before a striped orange canopy. Brass oil lamps stand on the steps at both sides, with golden kalasha-like finials and decorative fans. A lone man in white clothes stands to the right near the steps, with two black stone figures in orange cloths flanking the shrine. A red banner on the right reads life bliss programme text. No a person candidate is visible.2010-11-09A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine set against a salmon-pink wall under a corrugated metal roof with orange and multicoloured fabric decorations. Central deity murti figures are dressed heavily in garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and sit beneath a large fringed canopy. In front stands a golden vahana-style animal figure on a golden base, flanked by brass oil lamps and brass ritual lamp stands with decorative fan-shaped shields. Two dark statues of standing figures in orange and white garments flank the shrine on the steps. No living people are visible. A banner on the right advertises a Life Bliss programme with a 2 Days Meditation offer and a Bangalore contact number.2010-11-09 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Murugan with two consorts is placed on an ornate platform beneath a yellow canopy hung with colourful tassels. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a spear, flanked by two female figures in silver-patterned garments. Garlands of yellow, red, green, white and purple flowers form arches around them, and a golden peacock stands in front. Two dark stone-coloured statues in orange shawls and white dhotis stand at either side.2010-11-09A temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arranged in a large fan shape beneath a yellow canopy with painted panels. Three deity murtis stand in the centre: a crowned central figure with a trident-like staff and ornate red and white adornments, flanked by two smaller figures in silver-toned jewellery. In front is a golden swan-like vahana form draped in green and purple garlands. Two dark stone guardian statues in orange and white dhoti stand at the sides, a brass oil lamp rests on each side of the platform, and a seated woman in orange clothing sits at the lower right. No living person is clearly in the foreground beyond her; the scene is a puja decoration.2010-11-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti set in front of an orange-painted wall. The central figure, a standing form with a tall crown and a trident-like staff, is framed by a dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple marigold-style flowers. Two smaller consort figures in ornate silver-and-red dress stand beside it, and a golden vahana, a swan-like bird, sits in front. A tiered canopy with long coloured tassels in orange, purple, green and red hangs overhead. Flanking the scene are two black stone statues of standing figures in orange shawls and white dhotis, with rudraksha-style beads. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on an orange-draped altar, flanked by two black stone dvarapala guardian statues in orange and white garments. The central figure, standing with a crown and raised staff, is framed by garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers arranged in a large arch. Two smaller female figures stand on either side, and a golden makara-like animal figure sits at the base. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a woman in an orange sari sits at lower right near the steps.2010-11-08A deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers, arranged in layered arcs around the central figure. The central deity holds a trident and wears a tall crown and ornate jewelled garments. Two smaller standing figures flank the central murti, also garlanded and crowned. A golden peacock-shaped vehicle stands in front. Above is a multicoloured canopy with tasselled fringe and decorative panels. Two dark statues in orange and white robes stand at either side against a terracotta wall. No living people are visible.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti of Murugan with a spear (vel) between two consorts, set within a large arch of marigold, rose and green garland strands in red, yellow, purple and white. Above is a yellow canopy with multicolored tassels and painted motifs. A golden peacock mount stands in front. Dark stone guardian statues in orange and white dhotis flank the sides against a salmon-colored wall. No living people are visible.2010-11-09December 26 20082008-12-26Outdoor temple entrance decorated for a festival. A deity murti sits in a niche framed by a large garland of orange, white, green and red flowers, with a silver-decorated face and crown. In front stands a gilded golden vahana figure on a wooden stand, draped on an orange cloth. Hanging cloth banners with floral patterns hang from the metal roof. At right, a figure of a dark-faced goddess with a white crown and red sari stands beside brass oil lamps and a decorated parasol. Two or three white-clad people are faintly visible in the shaded doorway.2010-11-06 +1 copiesPhotograph of an outdoor temple shrine with a golden-framed deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers, a peacock-feather backdrop and a white elephant figure. A standing person in an orange robe with a flower garland holds a lit lamp toward the deity, while a kneeling person in orange robes sits at left with hands folded in prayer. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, a brass pot and flower offerings are arranged on the stone platform. Pink-draped pillars and tinsel frame the scene.2008-12-26 +1 copies