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A photograph of a temple shrine with three large gilded deity murtis standing and seated in a golden-yellow room. The central figure wears a tall crown, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and a green-bordered gold dhoti, and raises one hand in blessing. Flanking figures wear red garments and ornate crowns with gem-studded necklaces. Smaller murtis and a seated animal figure stand in front. An altar holds two brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a kalasha-style vessel and a plate of offerings. A large banana leaf laid with rice dishes, fruit, sweets and fried snacks sits on the floor with flowers, marking a food offering as naivedyam. Oil lamps hang at the top corners of the room.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity murtis seated or standing against a golden-yellow wall, draped in maroon and gold cloth and adorned with green and white beaded garlands, jewelled crowns and silver ornaments. The central murti has a tall crown and raised hand; the flanking figures wear marigold and floral garlands. In front are small brass lamps, smaller deity figures on a purple cloth, green-draped silver stands, a brass plate with fruit, a tray of yellow rice offering, a brass tumbler, and a lit lamp on a red-patterned floor mat. No people are visible.2021-05-17A temple shrine photographed head-on against a gold wall with two hanging brass lamps. Three large seated deity murtis dominate the back, all dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jewelled crowns; the central figure holds a trident and a cobra-entwined staff while the figures to either side wear turbans and tall ornate headdresses. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands and a decorated throne-like seat, with a red-clad figure and a figure with multiple arms. The foreground holds brass oil lamps, a plate with a yellow fruit and offering items, a bowl of pink petals, a burning lamp flame, and a red patterned floor rug. No living people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a shrine with three golden deity murtis dressed in silk garments with green and gold borders, garlanded with flower and bead necklaces, and crowned. Oil lamps hang and stand in the background. In front, a pink floral cloth holds offerings: a kalasha-style pot, plates of bananas, mangoes and sweets, a banana leaf with rice and curries, and a lit lamp. Flowers adorn the altar. No people are visible.2021-05-01A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity statues seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, red and gold garments and a dense garland of green and gold beads; flanking figures wear red and green robes, jewelled necklaces and ornate headdresses. Smaller figurines, a fine-featured female form with a red draped cloth, and several brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on tiered offering tables. Fruits, marigold petals, a brass bell, a kalasha-style brass vessel and a plate of offerings are arranged on a red patterned cloth in front. Hanging brass lamps appear on the wall. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine set against a golden-yellow wall, with three large metal-toned murtis seated side by side on a raised platform. The central deity is crowned and holds a ritual object in one hand, with a tall ornate crown, multiple garlands of yellow and red flowers, and green-and-gold draped cloth. The two flanking figures wear similar garlands, one with a white vertical tilak, and sit on golden-green cloth. In front, smaller figures, a lion-mounted image, offerings of fruit, brass oil lamps, a kalasha, brass bowls and a plate of flower petals are arranged on a red-cloth altar, with a patterned rug below. No living people are visible.2024-05-10Interior shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a horizontal tilaka-like mark on the forehead, a multi-strand beaded necklace, and is draped in a green and gold-bordered cloth over a royal blue skirt. Flanking figures wear jeweled crowns, garlands and blue and gold garments. In front are smaller murtis in yellow and red garments, brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) with lit flames, a silver ritual tray with a citrus fruit, a brass bell, a bowl of flower petals, and a sacred oil lamp on a tall stand. Red and patterned floor carpets surround the altar, indicating a puja setting.2024-08-04Photo of a temple shrine with three large decorated murtis seated on a golden throne against a yellow-gold wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, green silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a snake-topped staff and a flame-like object. The murti to the left wears a green and red turban, red garment and multiple necklaces; the figure to the right wears a black and red crown and green and red garment. Smaller murtis in red and gold dress and flower garlands stand before them, with a purple arched canopy, brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and small cups, a lit ghee lamp, a bell, and a bowl of flowers on a red and cream floor rug. These are statues, not living people.2024-05-09A photograph of a temple shrine with three large metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown and a cream garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala and gold chains, one hand raised. The figures on either side wear dark red or maroon garments, heavy jewelled necklaces, and green and gold brocade shawls. In front, smaller figures and a red-clad deity murti sit beside a brass kalasha, brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a silver tray holding a bell and small brass vessels, a brass bell, a brass lotus-shaped bowl and a red-and-gold cloth on a low stand. No physical people are visible.2024-09-08A shrine room with gold-painted walls and hanging oil lamps displays three large seated deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jeweled crowns, the central figure raising one hand in blessing and holding a small ceremonial fan. In front, smaller murtis in red and gold garments, a purple beaded arch, a brass kalasha-style lamp, a bell, a plate with fruit, a burning ghee lamp, and a bowl of flowers are arranged on a cloth-covered platform, indicating puja offerings. No living people are visible.2024-01-10Photo of a temple shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in gold-green skirts, pink and teal garments, green and gold garlands, and elaborate crowns and jewelry, set against a golden wall. Smaller murtis and kumkum-decorated figures sit in front, with brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and offerings, and a brass lamp lit on an orange cloth. Two hanging brass lamps and standing brass lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2024-12-08Mahashivaratri 2021A photograph of a shrine displaying a group of gilded deity murtis dressed in yellow silk garments, jeweled crowns and layered pearl and bead garlands against a gold wall. Three larger standing figures are central, with a flute-holding figure at the centre, flanked by two others with raised hands. In front are smaller murtis, including a multi-armed figure and a figure seated beside a lion, along with brass oil lamps, a silver plate holding a yellow fruit, a lit ghee lamp and a brass kalasha with a red flower. Garlands and marigold flowers decorate the figures, and a brass lamp stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.