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September 25 20112011-09-25Outdoor photograph of three black stone murti statues standing on individual black plinths beneath an ornate golden arch. The central four-armed deity figure wears a white dhoti, a multicoloured sash, a red and gold garland and a tall crown, while two female figures flank him in green, orange and gold saris with gold waist belts. Green trees, a parked blue bus and a red-and-white painted border surround the shrine area on a dirt ground.2011-10-02KAILASA PUDUVAI 3 SEP 2021Three black stone murtis under a golden arched frame at night, set outdoors among trees. The central figure is a standing deity murti with a gold crown and white dhoti, a white-and-red garland and a cloth draped over the shoulders. The two flanking murtis are female figures wearing gold crowns, saffron-orange and green garlands, one in a pink-and-green sari and the other in teal. The base has red and white striped borders with labelled plinths. Signage and a plant-care board stand to the right. No physical people are visible.2011-09-08A photograph of a dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity standing at centre in a gilded arched niche against a green backdrop. The central figure wears a white dhoti, an orange and white striped shawl, a beaded necklace and a tall crown with a tripundra on the forehead, and holds implements in several hands, with a seated bull-like mount at its feet. Flanking it are two smaller dark standing figures in white garments with gold belts, crowned with tall headdresses and holding objects. The gold arch has floral and bird relief motifs. This depicts deity murtis, not living people.2009-08-03Outdoor shrine at an ashram grounds with three black stone deity murtis standing under an ornate golden arch. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a white dhoti-like cloth, a white and red garland and a gold crown. The two flanking figures wear pink and green saris, white and red garlands and tall gold crowns. Each stands on a black pedestal, and small deity figures and white-and-red painted plinths are visible behind them among green trees under bright daylight.2011-04-17September 26 20112011-09-26Night photograph of a shrine with three black stone murtis under an ornate gold arch. The central deity wears a white dhoti and a garland of white and red flowers, and stands between two female figures in green and teal saris with marigold garlands and gold crowns. Dark foliage and a small green information board are visible. A red and white striped plinth carries three blue labels with Tamil names: Valli, Ananda Subramaniyar and Deivanai. No physical people are present.2011-09-08Outdoor photograph of three black stone statues under a gilded arch in a garden setting with trees behind. The central figure is a deity murti in a white dhoti with gold border, wearing a rudraksha-style bead mala, gold necklaces and a red hibiscus at the shoulder, holding a trident-like implement. A female figure on the left wears a purple sari with gold border, a gold crown and red flower in her hair. A figure on the right wears a green and orange sari with gold necklaces and a gold crown. Small pink and yellow flowers lie at the base, and a bull statue stands beside the centre figure.2011-11-10Outdoor shrine photograph of a black stone deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing at centre on a black pedestal, with a multi-armed form holding a spear-like weapon, wearing a white dhoti and orange shawl, a gold chest garland and a crown. Flanking him are two black stone female figures, Valli on the left and Deivanai on the right, each in purple and orange saris with gold borders and jewellery. A gold-painted arch frames the group, with trees and a red-and-white striped base in front. Tamil and English labels on the plinth read Valli, Ananda Subramaniyar and Deivanai, and small shrines sit in the background.2011-10-10January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesOutdoor photograph at a shrine with a large dark stone statue of a seated figure decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and wearing a white dhoti and green-and-red cloth. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands at right with palms pressed together in namaskar, head bowed in reverence. Behind him a gilded arch frames another figure in red and orange garments, and a small saffron-clad figure sits at lower left. Trees and a white-and-red pedestal stand in the background.