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A dark-blue statue of a standing deity murti stands in a shrine with a golden backdrop and a maroon-and-gold embroidered cloth overhead. The figure wears a tall green-and-white crown, a pink flower garland, and an orange-gold dhoti, and holds a trident. Brass trident-topped lamp stands flank it, and rows of small oil lamps are lit in front of a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. No people are visible.

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A dark-blue painted statue of a deity murti stands centrally on a black pedestal before a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold draped cloth above. The figure wears a tall green and silver-banded crown, a red-tilak mark on the forehead, and a long pink flower garland with a gold necklace. It holds a trident-like staff wrapped in pink flowers and wears a rust-red and gold silk dhoti. Two tall brass trishul-topped lamp stands flank the statue, and small oil lamps burn on the floor in front. A red placard on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. Timestamp and location overlay in the lower right. No physical people are visible.2025-10-20A photograph of a dark blue-black deity murti standing in a shrine niche against a gold-painted wall, draped in an orange-red silk garment with gold border, wearing a tall green and silver crown, a pink flower garland, and holding a trident-like staff with pink flowers. Two tall brass trident stands with brass lamp bowls flank the figure, and small brass oil lamps with lit wicks sit on the floor before a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Pink petals are scattered at the base, and a timestamp overlay reads Oct 20, 2025 4:43:48 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-10-20A photograph of a dark stone murti standing on a black pedestal inside a shrine. The figure wears a green and silver crown, a red and gold dhoti-style garment, pink flower garlands, a silver necklace and a trident-like staff. Flanking the murti are tall brass lamp stands with trident tops and small oil lamps burning, and a brass lamp sits in front. A red placard on the pedestal and a timestamp overlay are visible. No people are present.2025-10-20A photograph of a dark-stone murti of a standing deity inside a golden-walled shrine. The figure wears a tall green and gold crown with a peacock feather, a yellow and pink flower garland, a jewelled necklace, a gold shawl and a maroon dhoti, and holds a trident in one hand and a staff in the other. Flanking the murti are two tall gold lamp stands topped with trident finials, and in front sit small brass bells and an oil lamp on a wooden base. A red placard on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp in the corner reads Sep 22 2025 1:30:43 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-09-22A photograph of a black-painted standing deity murti in a shrine against a gold-painted wall. The murti wears a green and gold crown, a pink flower garland, layered silver-and-gem necklaces, and an orange-red silk dhoti with gold borders. It holds a trident in one hand. A red placard in front reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. Three small pots with pink flowers, marigolds and leaves sit on a pink cloth at the base, with scattered petals. A timestamp overlay reads Oct 18 2025 9:48:51 PM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-10-18A photograph of a black-stone standing murti of a deity decorated for worship, wearing a tall green and silver crown with a red-stone forehead ornament, a red tilak, a multi-strand silver and jewelled necklace, a pink and yellow marigold garland, and a gold-bordered yellow shawl over red cloth. It holds a silver trident in one raised hand and a staff in the other. Two tall gold trident standards with lamp cups stand on either side, decorated with pink and yellow flowers, and small brass oil lamps burn at the base. Pink petals cover the platform. A red sign on the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A gold cloth with a maroon border hangs behind. No physical people are visible.2025-07-21A photograph of a dark stone or metal murti standing in a shrine with golden-yellow walls and a maroon cloth canopy above. The murti wears a tall green and silver crown, a pink and yellow marigold garland, a jeweled chest ornament, a gold-bordered maroon dhoti and an ochre-gold shawl. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a staff in the other. Two tall brass lamp stands with trident-shaped tops flank it, and a brass bell and lamp sit on a small wooden stand in front. Yellow flowers lie at the base, and a red-and-white signboard reads KAILASA Thanjavur. A timestamp reads Sep 22, 2025 1:30:51 AM, South Rampart Thanjavur Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-09-22A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti standing in a shrine against a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold cloth valance at the top. The murti wears a tall silver-and-green crown, a red tilak on the forehead, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a gold-bordered shawl, and a red dhoti, with a trident held in one raised hand. It is garlanded with pink and yellow flower garlands and stands on a bed of pink petals. Two tall brass trident-topped stands with lamps flank it, and a small oil lamp burns at the base. A red plaque reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. Date and location overlay in the lower right reads Jul 21, 2025 Karanthai Thanjavur Tamil Nadu.2025-07-21A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing on a dark pedestal inside a shrine with a gold-painted wall and a maroon-and-gold cloth canopy above. The murti wears a tall green and silver crown decorated with a peacock feather, a garland of yellow and pink flowers, a jewelled necklace and a gold-bordered maroon dhoti with a gold shawl. It holds a trident in one hand and a staff in the other. Flanking it are tall gold trident-topped lamp stands, and at the base are yellow flower offerings, brass bells and a small oil lamp. No people are visible.2025-09-22A black stone deity murti stands on a pedestal labelled KAILASA THANJAVUR, dressed in a gold brocade shawl over a maroon garment and adorned with a jewelled necklace and yellow and pink flower garlands. Its right hand is raised in blessing and it holds a trident. Two tall brass lamp stands with trident-shaped tops flank the figure, and pink rose petals cover the floor. In front, a brass plate holds offerings of sweets and packaged food, with a small lamp beside it. The scene is a shrine setting for a ritual offering.2025-07-21A black stone murti of a deity stands on a dark pedestal against a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold cloth valance above. The figure wears a tall crown with green and silver panels, a pink flower garland, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, an orange and gold dhoti with a gold-brocade shawl, and holds a silver trident wrapped in pink flowers. A brass oil lamp sits in front of the base. Ritual marigold petals lie at the feet. The pedestal bears a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp reads May 19, 2025 4:46:37 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-19 +1 copiesA black stone murti of a deity stands on a dark pedestal in a shrine against a gold-painted wall, with a maroon and gold cloth valance above. The figure wears a tall green and silver jewelled crown, a tilak on the forehead, a silver and gem-studded necklace, and a gold-bordered orange dhoti. A pink flower garland hangs over the chest and the figure holds a trident. A brass oil lamp burns in the foreground before a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp reads May 19, 2025 4:46:27 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-05-19