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Close-up photograph of a small deity murti inside a temple shrine, set against ornate gold repoussé metalwork with embossed floral and fish motifs. The figure has a dark red face with large eyes, a red tilak, a gold nose ring and gold earrings. It wears a gold collar with a red and gold tiered crown, a blue and silver cloth sash, and red-tipped arms. The date and place stamp in the lower right reads Jul 26, 2024 5:43:15 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a red-faced deity murti. The figure wears a blue jewelled crown, a gold and red floral garland, and a silver-and-blue tinsel-trimmed cloth draped across the chest and waist. Multiple arms hold objects, and the murti's skin is painted deep red. Ornate gold repoussé panels with fish-like motifs frame the shrine. A timestamp in the corner reads Jul 26, 2024 5:42:48 AM, with the location Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-26A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated within an arched frame of colourful paper-fan decorations and garlands. The figure wears a yellow silk sari with red border, a red and gold upper cloth, a tall silver crown, and layered gold necklaces with a large green-and-white central pendant. Pink and red flower garlands drape the arch, a brass oil lamp stands at the right, and green cloth covers the base. 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Multiple arms hold ritual objects, and gold jewellery and a tilak mark the forehead. Timestamped 18 Oct 2024 11:36:13, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi.2024-10-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a standing figure dressed in an ornate jewelled crown and a heavy embellished breastplate set with red, green, blue and white stones. The murti wears an orange and red silk garment with purple sleeves and is garlanded with yellow chrysanthemums and pink flowers. Its gold-coloured hands are raised in gesture. Behind it hang green, pink and gold triangular bunting flags, a gold tinsel garland, and a framed temple illustration. Beside it stands a dark stone shivalingam with a brass lamp hanging above, and a small pot with a flower garland. No people are visible.2024-03-10A photograph of a dark-hued deity murti seated within an ornate gold-leaf arched shrine niche against a deep magenta backdrop. The murti wears a tall silver crown with a pink flower, a dark blue silk skirt with magenta and gold border, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, and holds two raised arms with ornamented hands. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 13:04:25, with Tamil Nadu and kailasa seeragapadi printed in the corner.2025-04-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a temple-like niche against a pale wall. The murti wears an ornate crown with jewelled gold and silver embellishment, a broad jewelled necklace with green, red and blue stones set in gold and silver, and a draped orange and magenta silk garment with a cream lower cloth. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white jasmine hang over its shoulders and sides, and a pink flower is tucked at the waist. Behind it, a garland-draped object is visible on the right. A timestamp overlay reads Oct 4, 2024 6:40:08 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-10A photograph of a folk-style deity murti with a painted wooden face, smiling with red lips and a small bindi, wearing a tall silver-toned cylindrical crown. The figure is draped in a rough brown fibrous cloth, garlanded with yellow chrysanthemums and red flowers, set in front of an ornate gold repoussé backdrop. A timestamp overlay reads Aug 16, 2024 5:56:23 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible and no a person depiction is shown.2024-08-16A photograph of a small dark stone deity murti seated against a pale grey wall, adorned with a thick garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers on its crown. The figure wears an orange and gold layered skirt-like cloth, a silver-toned embellished bodice with blue and white stone inlay, a red bindi-like mark on the forehead, and a silver crown with a red stone. To the right, a dark black stone object with a yellow cloth wrap and a brass lamp is partly visible. A timestamp overlay in the lower right reads Nov 7, 2024 11:02:40 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-11A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated within a gold-carved arched shrine niche backed by a deep red cloth. The murti wears a tall crown of rudraksha beads with a silver top, a red and yellow flower garland, a blue and gold-bordered sari with a pink skirt, gold necklaces, and a blue shawl draped over one side. It holds a long ceremonial object in one hand and has multiple arms. Tiered gold canopies and a red curtain frame the shrine, and a timestamp reads 18 Oct 2024 11:35:44 with the caption Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi in the lower right corner. No people are visible.2024-10-18A black stone deity murti of a goddess seated within an ornate gold arched shrine niche, with a red-maroon backdrop. She wears a red and gold silk sari with blue border and a blue shawl draped over her left side, a gold necklace and red-and-yellow flower garlands. A tall rudraksha-style crown adorned with flowers and silver decoration sits on her head, and a brown fibrous garland arches overhead. Her multiple arms hold objects including a broom-like implement. A timestamp reads 18 Oct 2024 11:36:20, with the location Tamil Nadu and the caption kailasa seeragapadi in the lower right corner. No people are visible.2024-10-18A black stone deity murti seated on a pedestal within a golden arched shrine niche with an orange backdrop. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue silk sari with gold and pink woven motifs, a white floral garland and pink flower garlands, and a red bindi. Several arms are visible, holding ritual objects including a sword-like implement. Golden pillars with carved floral reliefs frame the niche. No people are visible. 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