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A flower-decorated shrine with a central Shiva lingam set on a silver-and-black yoni base, wrapped in garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink blossoms, with a red flower on top. Behind it stands a four-armed deity murti in teal and maroon garments and a red turban, holding a trident-like and other implements, flanked by two standing statues in purple and grey-green silk with gold jewellery and floral garlands. Two smaller seated figures in orange and red garments sit at the base, and a banana-leaf tray of yellow bananas lies in front on the stone floor. Pink and gold silk drapes hang at the side. No living people are visible.

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KAILASA PUDUVAI 14 Oct 2021A photograph of a temple shrine with a central deity murti, a multi-armed figure in a yellow garment and tall ornate crown, flanked by two standing female figures in blue and pink saris, all garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower garlands. In front stands a stone lingam-like form draped in more garlands, with a blue cloth beneath. Brass bowls holding white offerings, a plate of ripe bananas and a plate of pink and red rose petals sit on the floor in front. No people are visible.2025-03-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a central four-armed deity murti in gold-toned paint, wearing a purple crown with a crescent, garlanded with yellow and pink flowers and carrying a trident-like staff and other hand emblems. Flanking statues on either side, also garlanded with flowers, wear red and maroon garments. In front, a silver-toned linga-like form sits on a blue cloth with red hibiscus flowers and a cobra hood, with smaller garlanded figures beside it and a flower-filled pot. A bunch of yellow bananas rests on a green leaf on the floor in front. No physical people are visible.2025-01-31A photograph of a temple shrine with three gilded deity murtis standing against a silver curtain within an ornate golden arch. The central figure has four arms, a yellow and pink striped dhoti and shawl, and a yellow turban, with garlands of white flowers. Flanking figures wear orange and pink-blue clothing and tall black crowns. In front, a Shiva lingam is draped with pink and yellow flower garlands and rudraksha beads, with a blue cloth spread below and two small deity figures adorned with garlands. Bananas are offered on a plate in the foreground.2024-08-15A photograph of a shrine inside a temple, showing a Shiva lingam on a silver-and-gold pedestal draped in pink and magenta silk and wrapped in garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses. Behind it stand three deity figures: a central figure in green and gold silk with a green crown and raised hands, flanked by two figures in pink and purple saris with black crowns. In front, two smaller figures in pink and brown stand on either side of the lingam, one holding a folded hand gesture. Offerings are placed at the base: halved coconuts, a bunch of ripe bananas, a steel cup and a plastic bag. Incense smoke rises at the left. No physical people are visible.2024-11-08Shrine photograph of a decorated deity altar with three standing murti figures against a gold arched backdrop and red-and-gold drapes. The central figure wears a tall striped crown and yellow garland; flanking figures wear yellow and pink marigold garlands. Below, a shivalinga-style stone form sits on a blue cloth draped over a yellow base, circled by yellow marigolds, with smaller deity figures in garlands in front. A brass plate holds bananas and grapes as offering. No people are visible; the statues are murtis.Kailasa puduvai july 9th 2021Devotional altar display in a temple shrine showing a central deity murti with four arms and a snake hood, seated on a coiled serpent, flanked by two standing figures in green and orange garments, with a large pink flower-decorated Shivalingam and a yellow silk cloth backdrop. Two more figures stand at the lower sides, all draped in white jasmine garlands. In the foreground a brass plate holds mangoes, bananas, betel leaves, coconut halves and offerings near a small metal vessel with flower petals. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and the setting is an altar display.2024-07-14A temple shrine photographed from the front, with three painted murti figures standing on a raised alcove behind a central Shiva lingam on a yoni-style base. The lingam is draped in red cloth and wrapped in garlands of white and pink flowers. Flanking the central figure are two standing deity murtis, one in white dhoti with long black hair and the other in green and gold sari with a tall crown. Two smaller metal murtis stand at either side of the lingam, adorned with white flower garlands. A brass tray in front holds a heap of ripe bananas, and a small brass cup sits beside it. The walls are polished stone and there are no visible people.2024-07-30A photograph of a temple shrine with a large central Shiva lingam draped in a blue cloth and wreathed in marigold and rose garlands, set on a pink silk cloth. Behind it stand three painted statues: a central figure wearing an orange turban, white and multicoloured floral garlands and jewelled necklaces, flanked by a figure in a blue dhoti and a figure in a pink sari, both with garlands and gold ornaments. A platter of fruit on a green banana leaf sits in front, including apples, oranges and pomegranates. Small figures in orange and white garlands stand at the lingam's base. No living people are visible, and the statues are not counted as physical people.2024-12-27Photograph of a Navaratri puja arrangement in a temple-style shrine. Three large deity murti stand in a gilded arch, each garlanded with yellow, orange, purple and red flowers. The central figure wears a pink and magenta sari-like garment, a jewelled breastplate and a tall pink crown. The figure on the left wears red and gold, and the figure on the right wears blue with a striped crown. Below, a small brass or wooden utsava figure with a red turban stands before a decorated shivalinga or kalasha-like object with flower garlands, scattered pink petals and a red cloth. No physical people are visible.Kailasa Puduvai 31 August 2021