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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.

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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.2024-07-26A 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 decorated deity murti at a shrine. The figure has a cylindrical silver crown, a painted face with a red bindi, and a long pearl necklace with a large green-and-white round pendant. It wears a yellow ruffled silk garment with red trim and a red-and-green draped cloth behind. Red and pink flower garlands frame the arch, with fan-shaped decorations in red, yellow, green and gold above. A brass lamp stands at the right and a small brass pot with yellow powder sits on the green cloth below. A timestamp reads Aug 8, 2024 5:13:54 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-08A 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. A timestamp reads Aug 8, 2024 5:13:21 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-08A dark stone deity murti stands in a shrine against a pale wall, dressed in a yellow and gold brocade skirt with a red-gold draped shawl across the chest. Pink flower garlands hang down both sides, with white flowers tucked at the head and a white bead necklace with white floral strands. A silver crown sits atop the head. To the right, a second dark murti wrapped in a yellow cloth is partly visible beside a lit oil lamp. No people are visible; the image is a photograph with a timestamp overlay in the lower right.2024-01-11A photograph of a deity murti standing against a whitewashed wall at night. The figure wears a red and pink silk skirt with gold border, a jewelled bejewelled breastplate with a red central stone, and a large tiered metal crown with red flower garlands. Yellow marigold garlands drape over the shoulders. A black stone pillar with a yellow cloth stands at the right edge. A timestamp overlay reads Nov 3, 2024 5:30:18 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-02-11A 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 deity murti set within a gilded ornate arch-shaped shrine niche against a plain white wall. The murti has a painted face with red lips, a red tilak and dark eyebrows, and wears a silver crown. Its body is wrapped in a brown straw or fibre covering. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands and red roses encircle the figure. To the right, part of a dark stone lingam is visible, draped with a yellow cloth with green borders. A timestamp reads Aug 16, 2024 5:55:55 AM with the location Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-08-16A 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 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.2024-05-10Feb 19 2022 sripuramKAILASA MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA on 7/25/20222022-07-25 +1 copies