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A photograph of a temple shrine with no living people visible. At the centre stands a Shiva lingam draped in an orange and white cloth with a large pink flower garland, set within an ornate brass arch. Several black lingams flank it, each wrapped in cloth and decorated with pink and yellow flowers, with small copper plates holding lit oil lamps in front. Hanging from the upper right is a brass lamp. In the foreground, two metal deity murtis, one in red and the other in pink and green silk, are adorned with pink flower garlands and beaded necklaces. A timestamp and location caption reading Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu appear at lower right.

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A photograph of a temple shrine interior with a whitewashed wall and a weathered stone ledge. Several dark stone lingams wrapped in white cloth with orange and gold borders stand in a row, one decorated with yellow flowers and a red hibiscus, the others with pink flower garlands. A brass hanging oil lamp hangs on a chain at right, and a large ornate brass arch frames the upper shrine. In front, three metal deity murtis stand draped in pink and magenta flower garlands, one in a red skirt and beaded necklace, another in a magenta sari. Pink petals are scattered at their feet. No physical people are visible. A white timestamp and location caption, May 9, 2025 Karanthai Thanjavur Tamil Nadu, appears at lower right.2025-09-05Photograph of a temple shrine interior showing devotional murtis arranged beneath a brass arch with floral ornaments. Central standing deity murti in red and white dhoti with layered beaded necklaces and flower garlands, flanked by a female murti in a magenta and green sari with white pearl necklaces and a red flower in her hair, and a seated female murti in gold patterned dress. Smaller murtis in front wear green cloth and yellow marigold garlands. Black stone lingas dressed with red hibiscus flowers, white and colored cloths, and yellow marigolds stand on the shelf behind, with small oil lamps on brass plates. A steel bowl of white cooked rice and a plate of marigold petals sit in the foreground. A timestamp reads Dec 16, 2025 10:04:14 AM Karanthai Thanjavur Tamil Nadu.2025-12-16Interior of a small whitewashed shrine room at night, lit by fluorescent tubes and oil lamps. Several black stone lingams stand on a raised stone ledge, each draped in pink flower garlands and cloth wraps in white, yellow, orange and black. A brass and gold kalasha stand and a golden trident rise at right, with a red-and-white marked board reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Brass oil lamps, a small bell and offering vessels sit on the floor, and a framed picture hangs on the left wall. No people are visible. Timestamp reads Oct 20, 2025 7:29:57 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-10-20A photograph of a dimly lit shrine room with a whitewashed wall and worn floor. Several dark stone lingams stand in a row against the back wall, each draped in orange, pink, green and white cloth and garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers. In the centre, a deity murti in a golden arched frame wears a white and gold garment and pearl necklaces. To its right, a second figure in yellow and gold silk with pearl garlands stands in the same kind of frame. A small standing figure in a white cloth is at the front, with an oil lamp, a brass vessel and a brass plate with a spoon in the foreground. Red flower petals are scattered on the platform. No people are visible.2024-07-11A small whitewashed shrine room with a grey stone floor holds several sculpted deity murtis and black stone lingams draped in cloth and pink and yellow flower garlands. A large black figure on the right wears a gold-trimmed yellow shawl, a blue and striped dhoti, a tall crown and flower garlands. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, a brass bell and a small brass lantern rest on a low platform in the foreground beside pink flowers. Framed temple-tower pictures hang on the walls, and a red sign reading KAILASA THANJAVUR stands by the right figure. No people are visible in the room. A timestamp in the lower right reads May 9, 2025 12:01:08 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-09-05A small shrine room at night with white walls and a stepped stone platform. Several dark stone deity murtis and linga-like forms are draped in red and orange cloths and heaped with pink flower garlands. A tall dark murti on the right wears a red dhoti-like cloth, a gold-trimmed yellow sash and a pink garland. Brass oil lamps burn on the platform, and steel vessels, a brass tray with sweets, and a small kumkum or vibhuti dish sit in front. Green and pink paper bunting hangs across the top, and the photo carries a timestamp of Jul 21, 2024 6:30:46 PM with Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-07-21A photograph of three wooden deity murtis decorated with pink and blue flower garlands, standing before an arched ornate brass frame. The central figure wears a red and white dhoti, a multi-strand bead necklace, and holds a small object in each raised hand. The figure on the left wears a blue skirt-like garment with red border and a red necklace, while the figure on the right wears a green garment with gold border and a white bead mala. Brass oil lamps burn on a brass plate and a separate standing lamp in the foreground, alongside a small brass pot and scattered flower petals on a wooden platform. The scene reads as a worship setting with lit lamps and offerings. No people are visible.2025-04-01A photograph of an empty small shrine room at night with white walls and a concrete floor, showing several dark stone murtis draped in pink and white flower garlands and colourful cloth. On the right, a tall black statue wears a yellow and green garment, a gold-trimmed crown and a yellow garland. Brass lamps, a bell and a small brass oil lamp sit on the floor in front of the figures, and strings of paper bunting and hanging ornaments decorate the ceiling. Watermarked timestamp reads Oct 31, 2024 7:00:08 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-01-11Photograph of an evening ritual arrangement at a shrine, with no people visible. Central are two small bronze deity figures inside a gilded arch, one in green and gold garments and one in red and white, both garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink roses. Behind them, several black shiva-lingam style stones are dressed in white and orange cloth and yellow flowers. Foreground holds metal vessels of yellow turmeric paste, chickpeas, fried sweets and a banana leaf with food, plus a copper dish heaped with rose petals. Brass oil lamps burn, and white and pink rangoli patterns decorate the floor. Timestamp overlay reads Sep 26, 2025 7:25:11 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-09-26A photograph of a small shrine niche with several dark stone lingam-form murtis, decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands, draped in coloured cloths of white, green, yellow and red. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and small brass plates of lit wicks sit on the stone ledge in front. On a white cloth on the floor in front are brass plates holding bananas, flowers, a coconut, and a stainless steel container and a green-lidded container, with a standing brass lamp burning. No people are visible. The photo carries a timestamp of May 16, 2025 6:45:29 PM and the location Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-16Photograph of a small shrine corner with several black stone Shiva lingams and a black stone deity murti wrapped in white and gold-bordered cloth, decorated with pink and yellow flower garlands. Oil lamps and brass lamps stand on the stone ledge, and a pink-draped murti with a garland and fruit sits at right. On the floor in front, steel bowls hold yellow-rice prasad, a coconut half, a brass plate with a sweet, a small kalasha with a lamp and a turmeric offering. A framed picture hangs on the wall above. No people are visible; the scene is a ritual puja arrangement.2025-12-05A photograph of a small whitewashed shrine room at night, lit by small oil lamps and a hanging brass lamp. On the right, a deity murti with a tall crown is draped in a red and green silk sari and garlanded with white and pink flowers. Several black stone lingams wrapped in white cloth and pink flower garlands stand along the ledge, with a few draped in orange and green cloth. Flower garlands hang on the pillars and metal bowls sit on the floor at lower right. A timestamp reads Aug 9, 2024 6:56:15 PM Thanjavur Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2024-09-08