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A black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal, adorned with a garland of white jasmine, pink and red flowers and yellow marigolds, a pink and gold brocade cloth draped over its body, and a yellow flower crown. The multi-armed figure holds ritual objects in its hands, with red kumkum marks on its forehead and arms. In front is a brass bell, a brass oil lamp with a lit wick, and a brass plate holding split coconut halves, green bananas and a bunch of ripe bananas, with incense sticks smoking. Flower petals are scattered on the wet floor and the wall behind is pale blue with a lattice window. A timestamp in the corner reads 11 Aug 2021 8:02:31 pm, Pattanam Road, Pattanam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.KAILASA PATTANAM 11 AUGUST 2021A black stone deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a garland of yellow marigolds and a red-and-white flower garland. It wears an orange and magenta silk cloth with striped borders, a silver necklace, and red-and-white circular earrings. A tall crown-like headdress with a red mark and white tilak is visible, and a small figure stands beside its leg. Red and yellow flowers are arranged at the base of the pedestal, and a gilded arched frame surrounds the shrine. No people are visible in the image.A dark stone murti of a four-armed deity stands in a shrine niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a maroon backdrop. The figure wears a tall crown with a white and red forehead marking, a gold necklace and a yellow marigold garland with red flowers. It is draped in a maroon and gold-bordered silk dhoti or cloth, with a small dark animal figure beside its leg and yellow marigolds at its feet. Golden walls and a red-painted floor surround the shrine. No people are visible.2024-09-26A black stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate silver-toned arch carving against a gold-painted wall. The figure is dressed in an orange and red silk cloth with gold-brocaded borders, and wears a gold necklace, jewelled pendants and a red gemstone ornament on the head. A large garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers hangs from the shoulders, with a crown of yellow flowers above and red roses in the hands. Fresh flowers are scattered across the base, and a tilak mark is visible on the forehead. No people are visible.2024-02-11A dark stone deity murti of Surya, the sun god, stands in a niche with a dark granite floor and walls. It wears a silver crown and red-and-gold silk garments, and is draped in garlands of pink and white flowers with green leaves. Behind it is a gold arched backdrop. Before the murti stands a plantain stalk and a green cloth holds offerings of fruit, pink hibiscus flowers, yellow marigolds and a small brass bell. Below, a brass thali holds kumkum, turmeric and small bowls. Rathasaptami puja setting, no people visible.2023-01-28A black stone deity murti seated in a niche framed by an ornate brass arch with floral and scroll carving. The figure has a tilak on the forehead, a large nose ornament, and a crown-like headdress decorated with green leaves and red flowers. Its four arms hold objects including a trident-like staff, and it wears a thick yellow marigold garland with white jasmine strands, plus silver necklaces. It is draped in a magenta sari with orange and gold borders and tasselled end pieces. Fresh red, white and purple flowers lie on the red-painted pedestal in front. No people are visible.2025-11-21A black stone murti of a standing deity in a shrine niche, decorated with a long garland of yellow and red flowers draped from shoulders to feet. The figure wears a maroon silk garment with gold border, a gold necklace, a gold waist belt and a pendant, and a white-and-red tripundra with a red bindi on the forehead. A tall dark crown or headdress sits above the forehead. A bull-like animal form appears at the lower left beside the figure. Loose white flowers rest at the base. A maroon cloth backdrop and an ornate silver arch frame the murti. No people are visible.2024-09-27Photograph of a dark stone deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine strands, and draped in an orange and red silk cloth with gold border. The murti has multiple arms holding objects including a trident-like weapon and flowers, set within an ornate gilded arched frame against a maroon backdrop. No people are visible.2024-09-14A dark stone murti of a deity stands in a shrine, adorned with pink and magenta flower garlands, gold and jewelled necklaces, a red-and-gold tilak, and a gold-trimmed crown. The murti wears a pink and purple silk garment and holds a flower in one raised hand. In front, offerings are laid out: bananas, a coconut, a folded red-and-gold silk cloth, and a white flower. A hand at the bottom edge holds the offering plate. A purple cloth drapes over the murti's arm, and a maroon backdrop frames the shrine.2025-03-30A dark stone deity murti stands in a niche framed by an ornate silver arch against a yellow wall. The figure wears a tall crown marked with a horizontal tripundra, a red bindi, a gold chain with a pendant, and a saffron-orange dhoti with green and gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red flowers hang around the figure, and fresh flowers lie at its base on a dark pedestal. No people are visible.2024-05-10A black stone murti of a standing deity is shown in a temple shrine framed by an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a tall crown with a white flower on top, a red-and-white forehead band, a red tilak, and large white-and-red earrings. Yellow flower garlands hang across the body, with red roses at the feet and hands. A pink and green silk garment drapes the figure, and a small animal figure stands at its side. The shrine has a maroon backdrop and a red-floored platform. No people are visible.2025-02-23