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A dark stone or black-finished deity murti stands inside a gold-embossed arch against a white cloth backdrop, with a flower placed at its shoulder. The figure wears a tall conical crown with a red band, a green silk skirt with purple and gold borders, and an elaborate sparkling jewelled ornament of pink, red and green stones across the chest, with lotus motifs and layered necklaces. It holds an object in one raised hand. A timestamp overlay reads 30-May-2025 10:46:01 AM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti standing in a gold-coloured arched niche against a white cloth backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown with red stones, a vermilion mark on the forehead, and an elaborate multi-layered jewelled necklace and breastplate in gold with red and green stones. It wears a bright green skirt with red and gold borders and holds a small vessel in one raised hand. The gold arch is carved with floral and scroll motifs. A timestamp reads 02-May-2025 8:50:00 PM, with the location Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-02-05A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche inside a temple hall. The murti wears a red and gold silk sari with gold border, a dark velvet garment covered in white beadwork and a large ornate jewelled necklace, and a tall conical crown with a red tilak on the forehead. Its arms are raised holding objects, and a pink flower lies on the floor below. Gold-painted pillars frame the niche, with a white cloth backdrop. Plastic buckets and a bottle sit at the sides, and a timestamp reads 16-May-2025 8:34:00 AM Kothainatchiarpuram Road Pudupalaiyam Virudhunagar Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-05-16A photograph of a dark stone or metal deity murti seated on a throne inside a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gold arch with floral relief carvings. The murti has multiple arms, several holding objects, and a tall crown decorated with a circular gem medallion. It wears a deep blue velvet bodice heavily embellished with white beadwork, multicoloured gems and a large jewelled necklace, over a green silk skirt with gold border. Red gem accents decorate the arms, and a purple patterned fabric hangs behind the throne. A timestamp and location caption are overlaid in the lower right corner reading 23-May-2025 1:02:53 PM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-05-23A dark stone deity murti stands in an ornate gilded arch framed by a white cloth backdrop, dressed in a bright green sari with a gold-bordered purple shawl draped over one arm. It wears a tall conical crown, layered pearl and stone necklaces, round earrings, and a red and white forehead mark with a red bindi. It holds a ceremonial staff-like object in one hand, and the scene is a temple shrine with no people visible.2025-01-17A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a throne-like pedestal before a gilded arch and a purple draped backdrop. The multi-armed figure has a tall crown, a white and red forehead mark, and is dressed in a red and green silk sari with gold zari borders. A large blue velvet bodice is covered with silver and jewelled ornaments, with layered necklaces and round earrings. Several hands hold objects and red gem accents appear on the palms and arm bands. Timestamped text in the lower right reads 02-May-2025 8:49:24 PM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-02-05A black stone murti of a goddess stands in a gold-embossed arched shrine niche backed by a deep red cloth. She wears a green sari with pink and gold borders, silver jewellery including a large necklace, earrings and a chest ornament, and a silver crown. She holds a sugarcane or staff-like object topped with a striped tip in one hand. Small oil lamps flicker on the ledge in front, and a small doll-like figure in a green dress sits on a wooden stool at the lower right. No people are visible.A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a white cloth backdrop. The murti wears a tall conical crown with red bindi marks, a red band across the forehead, white vibhuti, large earrings, layered silver-toned and jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-red garment, and holds a trident-like staff. A lit oil lamp (deepa) is held before the figure by a hand entering from the lower left, with a flame burning in front of the chest. A timestamp and location caption are overlaid at the bottom right.2025-05-23A photograph of a black stone or painted deity murti seated inside a gilded arched frame with a green cloth backdrop. The figure wears a yellow silk dhoti-like drape, a jewelled and studded ornamental collar, and a tall crown with a red-and-white tilak on the forehead. It holds a curved weapon, possibly a sword or sickle-like implement, in one hand. The murti sits on a dark pedestal on a wet concrete floor, with a broom visible in the background and a timestamp overlay in the lower right reading 16-May-2025 8:34:09 AM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2025-05-16A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a temple shrine, dressed in a green and gold silk sari with a zari border and draped with a heavy ornamental necklace of white and gold beads and pendants. It holds a long curved staff in one hand and has a red and white tilak and a red bindi on its forehead, set against a gold-painted arch with carved lion-faced motifs. A small painted deity figure stands at the left edge beside a brass lamp and kalasha-like vessels on a pink platform. Bare concrete floor; no people are visible. Timestamp reads 23-May-2025 12:54:03 PM.2025-05-23A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne arch, shown with a white dhoti-style cloth bordered in maroon and gold, and a heavy jewelled necklace of pink and gold stones with red and green accents. The figure holds a veena-like instrument across the body and wears a red forehead band with a vertical mark, a crown-like headdress, and white plumeria flowers tucked in the hair and held in one hand. A green cloth backdrop sits behind the figure. No people are visible. Timestamp overlay reads 30-May-2025 10:46:36 AM, Kothainatchiarpuram Road, Pudupalaiyam, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-06A black stone murti of a goddess stands on a dark pedestal before an ornate gilded arch with repoussé floral and scrollwork. She wears a green and gold checked silk sari with a gold-and-maroon border, layered silver-toned and red-stone necklaces, a gold crown with jewelled ornaments, and jewelled earrings. She holds a lotus-like stalk in one raised hand, decorated with a red flower garland and a flower in the other hand. A small figure in a green sari with red flowers stands at the lower right. The setting appears to be a temple or shrine room. No physical people are visible.2022-02-27A large black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine niche with blue draped backdrop. The figure wears a bright green silk sari with magenta and gold border, layered gold and silver necklaces, a large round gold pendant, jewelled crown and earrings, and holds a tall staff with a white and red marking in its raised hand. A small golden figure in green stands on a gold stool at the right base. A red poinsettia plant sits in a gold pot at left, and scattered flower petals lie on the dark platform.