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A 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.

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A 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 decorated deity murti seated on a white draped platform inside a temple-like room. The figure wears a tall silver-and-red crown, large jewelled earrings, an elaborate jewelled collar in green, blue and red stones, and a yellow silk skirt with red and green borders over a magenta blouse and green sleeves. It holds a dagger-like blade in one raised hand and a small oil lamp in the other. Yellow and pink flower garlands drape the figure and the seat. Behind it hang green and pink triangular pennants and a framed picture of a temple shrine. A timestamp reads Oct 6, 2024 5:52:22 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-10A photograph of a deity murti seated on a white cloth, dressed in a yellow and red silk sari with green borders, a pink blouse with green sleeves, and an ornate jewelled gold breastplate set with green and blue stones. A silver crown rises behind the head, and the figure is decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, pink flowers and yellow marigolds. The figure holds a small golden bowl-like object in one hand. A timestamp in the lower right reads Oct 6, 2024 9:06:47 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-08-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in a temple setting, dressed in a green silk sari with gold zari borders and a pink and purple blouse. The figure wears an ornate crown, a large jewelled necklace with green and blue stones, and a red dot on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers frame the figure. In the hands are a silver ladle and a small brass bowl. A second figure partly visible in the background wears a silver crown and garland. A timestamp in the corner reads Oct 5, 2024 8:07:25 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-10A photograph of a deity murti seated against a grey wall, dressed in a green silk sari with gold border and a pink and purple blouse. A tall gold-and-gem crown, gem-set necklaces and a large jewelled chest ornament adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers frame the murti in an arch. In one hand it holds a silver ladle, in the other a brass bowl with red offerings. To the right a partial figure in yellow and white stands near a lit oil lamp. A printed timestamp reads Oct 5, 2024 8:07:57 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-10A photograph of a seated goddess murti dressed for worship inside a plain whitewashed shrine. The figure wears a red sari with gold border and a green brocade blouse, a tall jeweled crown with mirror and bead work, white jasmine garlands and pink and red flower garlands, and a large ornate gold-and-stone necklace. Her raised hand holds a metal attribute. Behind her stands a black stone lingam with a white cloth wrap, and to the right another decorated deity with flower garlands and a brass oil lamp rests in front. A timestamp reads Aug 9, 2024 6:56:36 PM Karanthai Thanjavur Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated against a whitewashed wall inside a temple-like shrine. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red dress with gold border, a green blouse and a large jeweled breastplate with red, green and blue stones. It is garlanded with pink and white flowers and yellow marigolds, and holds a green parrot-like object and a long white staff. Strings of green, gold and pink triangular pennants hang above, with framed temple illustrations on the wall. A timestamp overlay reads Oct 6, 2024 10:48:15 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2024-08-10Photograph of a decorated deity murti standing on a golden pedestal before a golden kalasha-shaped offering vessel with a marigold placed on it. The murti wears a green and pink silk sari with gold zari border, a red blouse, a large jeweled necklace set with red, green and blue stones, and a tall ornate crown. It is garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink flowers. Behind it, white dhoti-style cloth covers the seat, and in the background are dark stone-like forms with pink flowers, a hanging brass lamp, and a framed picture on the wall. A timestamp overlay reads Oct 3, 2024 at 8:58 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-03-10KAILASA Adikailasa AK On 8/10/20242024-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated deity murti dressed in a red sari-style garment with gold border, a green blouse and long black hair hanging to the sides. The figure wears a large rudraksha mala over the shoulders, a jewelled ornamental collar with green and white stones, a crown with white flowers, and holds a rudraksha japa mala in one hand. The murti is framed by pink and yellow flower garlands against a plain grey wall, with a small framed picture visible at the top right. A timestamp overlay reads Oct 7, 2024 10:29:42 PM Karanthai Thanjavur Tamil Nadu.2024-11-10A decorated deity murti of the Divine Mother seated on a red cloth-draped platform, wrapped in a golden-orange sari and heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink roses. A large jewelled collar with white and multicoloured stones covers the chest, and a crown adorned with flowers sits on the head. A smaller figure of a goddess with a garland of yellow flowers stands to the right against a pale wall. Oil lamps glow at the lower edges and a framed temple picture hangs at the top. A timestamp reads Sep 26, 2025 7:24:51 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-09-26A 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.2024-08-08