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A black stone deity murti stands on a dark pedestal against a backdrop of draped yellow and red-and-white cloth in a temple setting. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a pink dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. The raised right hand shows a red flower and red-and-white marking on the palm. Marigold garlands and a small brass plate with offerings sit at its feet. A red banner at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. This is a statue, not a person.

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A black stone murti of a standing deity stands on a dark pedestal in front of draped yellow and red-striped cloth. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, a multi-strand pearl necklace with a large gold and gemstone pendant, and a pink dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. The raised right hand bears red and green accents. Yellow and orange flower petals lie at the feet, and a brass bowl of grains sits beside the base. A red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp reads Aug 30, 2024 5:25:29 AM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-30A dark stone statue of a standing figure in a decorated shrine, set against draped yellow and red-and-white cloth backdrops. The statue wears an ornate green and silver crown, a red tilak mark on the forehead, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, a pink dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow shawl draped over the shoulders, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture with red and vermilion marks on the palm. A brass oil lamp sits at the base of a black pedestal engraved with the red-and-white sign reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Timestamp in the lower right reads Aug 31, 2024 5:40:04 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-31A photograph of a black stone statue of a standing deity murti, shown frontally with right hand raised in abhaya mudra, a red flower and red-and-white tilaka on the palm and forehead. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with white beads, a multi-strand pearl garland, a large jewelled chest ornament with green and red stones, a pink dhoti and a gold-bordered paisley shawl. Behind it hang draped yellow, red and white cloths. The base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, with a timestamp of Aug 31, 2024 at Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-31A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing male figure in front of a draped backdrop of pink, red, white and gold silk saris. The statue wears a green velvet crown with a jewelled band and diamond-shaped ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, layered white pearl and gold-and-stone necklaces, a red dhoti with gold-bordered sash, and gold-embroidered shawls draped over the arms. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra with a red flower or bindi detail on the palm. A brass oil lamp sits at the right edge. The base is a red plaque reading KAILASA THANJAVUR and a timestamp overlay shows Jul 26, 2024 5:39:37 AM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-26A photograph of a dark stone or painted statue of a standing deity figure, shown as a murti in front of draped red, pink, white and gold cloth. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red dhoti with gold-bordered orange shawls draped over both arms. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra with red flower petals on the palm. A red and white placard at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul 26, 2024 5:39:51 AM, with Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No living people are visible.2024-07-26A dark stone statue of a standing deity murti is displayed before a draped backdrop of pink, gold-bordered and white fabric. The figure wears a tall green and white patterned crown, a white and gold jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and an orange-green dhoti-style garment with gold borders. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra with a small red flower and kumkum marks on the palm. A red sign on the plinth reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. Photographed indoors at night with a timestamp overlay reading Jul 3, 2024 5:45:17 AM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-02-07A dark black statue of a standing deity murti, adorned with a tall green and silver crown, a white tilak on the forehead, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a pink silk dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. A red flower and vermilion dots decorate the raised palm. The statue stands on a black pedestal with a red sign reading KAILASA THANJAVUR, in front of yellow and red cloth backdrops. A timestamp overlay reads Sep 5, 2024 and the location Old Thiruvaiyaru Road, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-04-09A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing deity murti inside a temple-like hall with a gold-leaf painted wall and a maroon-bordered cloth canopy above. The figure wears a tall green crown studded with pink and white stones, a layered white pearl necklace with red and green jewelled pendants, a gold-bordered blue and maroon dhoti and golden shawl-like drapes, with a red dot on the forehead. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra, showing a red jewel on the palm. A kalasha-shaped brass lamp and yellow and orange flowers sit at the base on a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Timestamp overlay reads Nov 10, 2024 7:54:04 AM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-11A photograph of a dark stone standing deity murti in a shrine against a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold border. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown, a pearl and jewelled necklace, a gold-bordered blue and maroon silk dhoti and a gold shawl draped over the arms. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra. A red sign at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and brass oil lamps and flowers sit at the pedestal. A date and location stamp appears at lower right.2024-10-11A photograph of a dark stone murti standing against a draped backdrop of pink, magenta and white fabric with gold-bordered sarees. The figure wears an ornate green and gold crown with a central diamond motif, a red tilak mark on the forehead, layered white pearl and gold necklaces, and a green, orange and gold dhoti with a golden shawl. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra with a small flower or fruit offering. A red placard at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp overlay reads Jul 3, 2024 5:45:29 AM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-02-07A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing deity figure in a shrine, set against draped red, white and yellow cloth backdrop. The statue wears a tall silver-embellished crown with a green band, a red tilak mark on the forehead, a multicolored flower garland and a jewelled silver necklace. It has a raised right hand holding a red flower, a gold-bordered pink dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with yellow marigold flowers at the feet. A red placard at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. Timestamp overlay reads Sep 1, 2024 5:24:42 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09A photograph of a dark stone statue of a standing deity figure in a tall green and gold crown with jewelled bands, wearing a pink dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a red flower in the raised right palm. The statue stands on a black pedestal in front of a draped yellow and red-bordered cloth backdrop. A red and white placard sits at its base. The image has a timestamp overlay reading Sep 5, 2024 5:57:17 AM and location text. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and the presence of a deity murti is not an identification of any person.2024-04-09