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A decorated shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in silk and draped in green and gold garlands, each wearing tall ornate crowns. The central figure wears a pink and teal garment and raises one hand in blessing, holding a small pot-like object and a flame. Flanking figures hold ritual items. Smaller murtis and a multi-armed deity sit on the lower tiers beneath an arched canopy, with brass oil lamps, flower-decorated kalashas, a brass plate of offerings and a jar of kumkum or turmeric in the foreground. Gold-painted walls and hanging brass lamps frame the scene.

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Photograph of a shrine with three large seated deity murtis in front of a gold-painted wall, each adorned with layered garlands, silver and gold jewellery and ornate crowns. The central figure holds a small ritual object and shows an abhaya-like hand gesture, flanked by two figures in green and pink silk. Smaller murtis, brass oil lamps, brass kalasha-style vessels, marigold offerings and a fire lamp sit on a red-and-gold cloth and a patterned rug in the foreground. No physical people are visible.Photo of a temple shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in gold-green skirts, pink and teal garments, green and gold garlands, and elaborate crowns and jewelry, set against a golden wall. Smaller murtis and kumkum-decorated figures sit in front, with brass oil lamps, a silver puja plate holding a fruit and offerings, and a brass lamp lit on an orange cloth. Two hanging brass lamps and standing brass lamps flank the shrine. No physical people are visible.2024-12-08A shrine room with gold-painted walls and hanging oil lamps displays three large seated deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jeweled crowns, the central figure raising one hand in blessing and holding a small ceremonial fan. In front, smaller murtis in red and gold garments, a purple beaded arch, a brass kalasha-style lamp, a bell, a plate with fruit, a burning ghee lamp, and a bowl of flowers are arranged on a cloth-covered platform, indicating puja offerings. No living people are visible.2024-01-10Indoor temple shrine photographed from the front. Three large deity murtis stand in the centre on a raised platform, decorated with garlands of white and red flowers, green and gold beaded necklaces, jewelled crowns and gold-yellow silk garments with green borders. Smaller murtis in orange and red silk sit on pedestals in front, including a figure seated on an animal mount and several standing figures. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a silver plate with a lemon and small vessels, a bowl of flower petals and a plate of red and green items sit on the floor cloth. Hanging brass lamps and paper garlands decorate the yellow wall above.A photograph of a gold-walled shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green and gold silk, adorned with silver crowns, necklaces and green-and-gold garlands. Two hanging brass oil lamps hang from the upper walls. In front, smaller murtis of other deities sit on red and orange cloths, with brass kalasha-style vessels, a brass bell, oil lamps, a plate with a lemon and offerings, a bowl of flowers, and a bowl of fruit set on a patterned red carpet. No people are visible.A photograph of a temple shrine with three large gilded deity murtis seated side by side, each adorned with silver and gold jewelry, crowns and garlands; the central figure wears a purple garment and holds a fan-like object, while the flanking figures wear gold-green and purple silks. In front, smaller murtis, a brass kalasha-style offering set, oil lamps, a brass plate with a lit lamp, a bowl of flowers and orange-draped vessels are arranged on a red-and-purple cloth. The walls are golden with hanging brass lamps, and the floor is covered with a patterned rug. No people are visible.2024-07-11Photograph of a temple shrine with three large ornately adorned deity murtis seated on a gold-yellow dais against a golden wall. The central figure wears a green garment, a tall crown, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces; the figures to either side wear red and pink garments, tall decorated headwear and garlands of green and gold beads. Smaller deity murtis in red and orange, including a seated figure with a lion-like mount, stand in front. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a plate of offerings with a yellow fruit, a jar, a brass bell and a bowl of flower petals sit on a patterned rug. Brass lamps hang from the ceiling. No living people are visible.2024-12-09A photograph of a decorated shrine against a bright yellow wall showing three large deity murtis seated on golden-yellow draped thrones. The central figure wears a tall black crown with silver ornaments, a green and gold garment, and a heavy beaded necklace, and holds a snake-topped staff. Flanking figures wear green and red garments and jewelled crowns. In front, smaller murtis including a lion-faced figure, a seated figure on a green cloth, and a figure with a conch-like pose stand among yellow marigolds and red flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks, a brass kalasha, incense sticks, and a green jewelled idol are arranged on a red cloth and patterned mats. Brass lamp stands hang from the upper corners. No people are visible.2025-07-18A shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated together against a golden-yellow wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a Shiva-linga motif, a rudraksha-style and jewelled necklace, and holds a small drum-like object and a flame. The two flanking figures wear crowns, green and gold shawls, pink and gold garments, layered gold necklaces and garlands of green leaves and flowers. In front, smaller murtis in red and gold clothing sit on a red-draped platform. Offerings include a brass plate with a yellow citrus fruit, a bowl of fruit, brass oil lamps, a handbell and a brass pot. Floral petals are scattered on the red carpet. No living people are visible.2024-09-29A photograph of a shrine displaying a group of gilded deity murtis dressed in yellow silk garments, jeweled crowns and layered pearl and bead garlands against a gold wall. Three larger standing figures are central, with a flute-holding figure at the centre, flanked by two others with raised hands. In front are smaller murtis, including a multi-armed figure and a figure seated beside a lion, along with brass oil lamps, a silver plate holding a yellow fruit, a lit ghee lamp and a brass kalasha with a red flower. Garlands and marigold flowers decorate the figures, and a brass lamp stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible.A temple shrine photographed head-on against a gold wall with two hanging brass lamps. Three large seated deity murtis dominate the back, all dressed in green and gold silk with layered garlands and jewelled crowns; the central figure holds a trident and a cobra-entwined staff while the figures to either side wear turbans and tall ornate headdresses. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands and a decorated throne-like seat, with a red-clad figure and a figure with multiple arms. The foreground holds brass oil lamps, a plate with a yellow fruit and offering items, a bowl of pink petals, a burning lamp flame, and a red patterned floor rug. No living people are visible.2024-01-09Interior shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a horizontal tilaka-like mark on the forehead, a multi-strand beaded necklace, and is draped in a green and gold-bordered cloth over a royal blue skirt. Flanking figures wear jeweled crowns, garlands and blue and gold garments. In front are smaller murtis in yellow and red garments, brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) with lit flames, a silver ritual tray with a citrus fruit, a brass bell, a bowl of flower petals, and a sacred oil lamp on a tall stand. Red and patterned floor carpets surround the altar, indicating a puja setting.2024-08-04