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A photograph of two decorated murtis in a temple niche against a golden wall. On the left, a seated goddess figure wears a red and green sari, a jeweled crown, a long jeweled necklace and a garland of yellow and white flowers; a skull garland hangs on her, and she holds a staff. On the right, a tall black standing deity murti wears a green and silver tall crown with a red tilak, a white and silver ornamented necklace, a yellow flower garland, a purple dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, with its hand raised in abhaya mudra. Yellow marigold petals lie at the base. The timestamp reads Oct 10, 2024 7:08:04 PM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of two deity murtis inside a shrine with a gold-painted wall. On the left, a black-haired goddess figure with a jeweled crown, red and green sari, a trident, and a garland of skulls. On the right, a dark stone standing deity murti in a tall green and red-banded crown, wearing a heavy jeweled necklace, yellow marigold garlands, a golden shawl and purple dhoti, with a red flower held in one raised hand. A red placard at the base and a timestamp overlay carry text. No people are visible.2024-12-10Photo of two deity murtis side by side in a temple shrine against a gold-painted wall. On the left, a four-armed female deity with long black hair, a red and green sari, a skull garland and a jewelled crown, holding a trident. On the right, a dark-stone standing deity murti with a tall green and gold crown, a yellow marigold garland, layered jewelled necklaces, a gold-bordered shawl over a purple dhoti, and a raised hand. A red sign reads KAILASA in front of the base. A timestamp and location overlay sits at the bottom right.2024-11-10Two dark stone or metal murti statues decorated for worship in a temple niche against a gold-painted wall. On the right, a standing male deity murti raises one hand in abhaya gesture, wearing a tall green and gold crown with a red band, a red tilak, layered white and gold jewelled necklaces, yellow marigold garlands and a pink flower garland, and a gold-bordered purple dhoti. On the left, a seated female deity murti in a red and beige sari with gold border wears a jewelled necklace, a rudraksha mala, a green blouse, long black hair and a pink and yellow flower arch. Scattered petals and marigolds lie on the floor. A timestamp reads Oct 8, 2024 8:43:53 PM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-11-10 +1 copiesTwo temple murtis stand against a gold-painted wall in a shrine. On the left, a female deity murti wears a red and cream sari, a green blouse, a jewelled necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a crown, with long black hair and a pink and yellow flower garland arched over her. On the right, a dark standing male deity murti with raised right hand wears a tall green and gold crown, a jewelled necklace, gold-bordered yellow and purple cloth, and a yellow and pink flower garland. Marigold petals lie at their feet. A timestamp reads Oct 8, 2024 8:44:00 PM, with Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-10Photograph of two statues in an indoor shrine with a golden-yellow wall behind them. On the right, a tall black stone standing figure wears a green and red crown, green and gold draped garments, a long garland of pink flowers and layered white and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. On the left, a headless decorated figure is dressed in a peach and purple garment with an ornate jewelled collar set with red, blue and green stones, draped in a yellow marigold garland. Yellow flowers lie at the base of the black statue. A red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp overlay reads Oct 4 2024 6:36:02 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-03-10Indoor photo of two decorated murti statues against a golden wall. On the right stands a dark stone statue of a male deity with a tall green and gold crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and yellow flower garlands, holding one hand raised in blessing with pink flowers, and wearing a purple dhoti with golden shawl. On the left sits a figure with a green blouse, white sari with red and gold border, flower garlands, and a veena-like instrument held in front. A red base plaque reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. Timestamp in the corner reads Oct 12, 2024 5:48:01 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-10Photograph of two statues in a temple-like room with a gold-painted wall. On the right, a tall black stone murti stands with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture, wearing a tall green and copper crown, pearl and gem necklaces, a green and gold silk garment and a yellow marigold garland. On the left, a second figure is dressed in a red and purple silk sari with an ornate jewelled collar, a decorated crown and a jasmine and rose garland. Yellow marigolds lie at the base, beside a silver bowl and a small brass vessel on a wooden stand with a red sign. A timestamp reads Oct 5, 2024 5:53:39 AM, with Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-05-10Photograph of two sculpted deity murti in a temple shrine against a gold-painted wall with a red and gold cloth valance above. A tall dark stone figure stands on the right with a tiered crown in green, pink and silver, a silver necklace, pink and yellow flower garlands, a green dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl, raising one hand in abhaya gesture. To the left a seated figure in a yellow and pink garment with green sleeves, jewelled breastplate and silver crown sits on a white cloth. A small brass vessel rests on the floor below a red placard reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. Camera timestamp overlay in the corner.2024-05-10A photograph of two decorated murti statues in a shrine against a gold-painted wall. On the right stands a tall black stone deity figure with a green and silver crown, a raised right hand, a pink and white flower garland, a silver chest ornament, and a gold-bordered green and yellow shawl over green dhoti. On the left, a seated figure in a yellow and green sari with pink blouse, jewelled silver crown and a large beaded jewelled collar is adorned with yellow and pink flower garlands. A red placard in front reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a brass bell lies at the base. No living people are visible.2024-05-10Two black stone or metal deity murti stand side by side against a golden wall at a temple shrine in Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The taller figure on the right wears a tall green and gold crown with decorative bands, a red tilak, pearl and gold necklaces, a green and gold dhoti with a gold shawl, and a red flower in its raised hand, garlanded with pink and white flowers. The smaller figure on the left wears an ornate jewelled crown, a large beaded and gemstone-studded collar in red, green and blue, a purple and pink silk garment, and yellow flower garlands. A red placard in front reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a yellow marigold offering lies at the base. The image carries a timestamp overlay.2024-03-10Photograph of two decorated deity murtis in a temple-like interior with a gold-painted wall. On the left, a seated goddess figure wears a green and magenta silk sari with gold border, a tall jeweled crown with a halo-like arch, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces, garlanded with white and yellow flowers; a pink lotus base and two yellow elephant cutouts flank her. On the right, a standing dark-stone male deity murti wears a tall green and gold cylindrical crown, a purple dhoti with gold shawl, a multi-strand pearl and jeweled necklace, and a yellow marigold garland; one hand is raised in abhaya mudra with a red dot on the palm. Marigold petals lie at its feet. Timestamp reads Oct 12, 2024 9:54:51 PM, Melaveli, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2024-12-10A 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.2025-09-22