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A dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity sits centrally on a tiered pedestal, wearing a tall gold crown and layered garlands of red and yellow flowers over a jewelled collar. Its blue and gold cloth drapes the lap. Two dark stone female figures flank it, wearing red and green silk skirts with gold borders, jewelled waist belts and necklaces, with red garlands. Hanging brass oil lamps hang from chains above, and a backdrop of peacock feather eyes glows blue and purple. Rose petals in pink, orange and red are scattered across the pedestal and foreground.

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A dark stone murti of Lord Muruga seated on a peacock, decorated with a jewelled golden crown, red and white flower garlands, and a blue cloth draped over the shoulders. Two smaller dark stone figures of female deities flank him, wearing red and green silk skirts with gold borders, jewelled necklaces, and flower garlands. Pink and orange rose petals are scattered on the steps below. Hanging oil lamps on chains and a backdrop of peacock-feather patterns frame the shrine. No people are visible.2026-02-02 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of Lord Murugan, seated centrally with multiple arms and a jeweled gold crown, wearing a gold necklace and an orange silk dhoti, is flanked by two decorated female statues, Valli on the left in a blue and red sari and Devasena on the right in red and green, both wearing jeweled crowns and garlands. A peacock-feather backdrop fills the wall behind them, with brass oil lamps hanging above and a gold-bordered red cloth draped over the altar base. No people are visible; the scene is a shrine set up for Skanda Shasti worship.2022-02-21A dark stone murti of Lord Murugan seated centrally in a temple shrine, with multiple arms, a tall jewelled crown, a gold and red-orange cloth draped over his lap, and a gold necklace. Flanking him are two female murtis, Valli on the left in a blue and red sari with a garland and Devasena on the right in red and green with gold border, both wearing jewelled tall headdresses. Behind them hangs a backdrop of peacock feather eyes in teal and blue, with brass oil lamps mounted on the top edge. Offerings and flowers sit on the altar base in front. No people are visible.2022-02-21A dark stone murti of Lord Subramanya (Murugan) is seated centrally on a black pedestal, adorned with a jeweled crown, a red bindi, a jeweled chest garland and a white and gold dhoti. Multiple arms hold ritual objects, including a spear shown beside the figure. Flanking him are two dark stone consort murtis, Valli and Devasena, wearing tall silver-jeweled crowns, floral necklaces and draped saris in green with gold border and red with gold border. A large blue and purple peacock-feather backdrop fills the background, and yellow flowers and scattered petals lie at the base, with brass lamps visible at the top edge. No people are present.2022-01-17 +1 copiesPhoto 82871592022-07-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine featuring a dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity seated centrally, adorned with a golden crown, red and yellow flower garlands, and a blue cloth. Flanking it are two dark female murtis in red and green skirts with flower garlands and jewelled necklaces. A peacock-feather backdrop covers the wall, with hanging brass lamps above. A hand holds a lit oil lamp on a plate in the foreground, with additional small lamps and a brass vessel at the base. The scene reflects an aarti being performed before the deity murti.2026-02-02January 24 20242024-01-24Photo 82835202022-06-11 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/17/20222022-01-17A dark stone murti of Lord Murugan seated on a peacock, with a spear (vel) raised in one hand, is installed at the centre of a shrine. Pearl and bead necklaces adorn the deity, and a leopard-print cloth draws over the seat. Flanking him are two black stone figures of Valli and Devasena in green and magenta silk sarees with gold borders, each wearing layered pearl garlands. Behind them a blue backdrop of peacock feathers fills the wall, with two hanging brass lamps above. Red rose petals are scattered on the pedestal and the floor.2022-07-04 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with a tall ornate golden crown set with coloured stones, multiple arms holding weapons including a golden trident with an Om symbol, a blue cloth with gold necklace over the chest, and a white dhoti with red and green border. Rose petals are scattered at its base, and hanging brass oil lamps and two adorned deity figures in red and green silk flank the scene against a peacock-feather patterned blue backdrop.2024-01-24KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/21/20222022-02-21