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A photograph of a black-stone standing murti of a deity inside a shrine with a gold-painted wall and a maroon-and-gold border cloth at top. The figure wears a tall green and silver jeweled crown, a red tilak on the forehead, layered silver and jeweled necklaces, a green dhoti with gold borders, and gold shoulder drapes. It holds a golden trident in one hand, and its feet are marked with red and orange powder. In front on the platform is a red plaque reading KAILASA THANJAVUR, with a brass oil lamp, a brass bell and a brass kalasha-style vessel. No physical people are visible; the shrine is shown in dim lighting with a timestamp of Jul 20, 2025 4:50:31 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

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A dark-stone murti of a standing deity stands on a black pedestal in front of a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold cloth valance above. The figure wears a tall ornate crown with green and silver embellishments, a red tilak, a green and gold dhoti with gold shoulder cloths, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. It holds a trident in one hand. A red sign on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. At the base sit a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a silver covered vessel, a brass pot and scattered flower petals. The photo carries a timestamp of Jul 20, 2025 4:50:28 AM and the location Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-07-20A photograph of a standing black stone murti of Shiva-form deity in a temple shrine against a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold valance above. The murti wears an ornate green and silver crown, a pink turban-like band, a layered jewelled necklace with red stones, a green dhoti with gold borders and a gold sash over the shoulder. He holds a silver trident in his right hand. A red and white label on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. In front, an oil lamp burns on a brass stand beside a small brass bell, a brass vessel and a brass bowl, with flower petals on the base. A timestamp reads Jul 20, 2025 4:50:36 AM with the location Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2025-07-20A standing black stone murti of a deity stands before a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold border at the top. The figure wears a tall green and silver jewelled crown with a pink cloth wrap, a green and gold dhoti, a gold shawl, a multi-strand garland and a large jewelled breastplate with a green centre. It holds a silver trident in one hand. A small brass oil lamp, a brass bell and a kalasha-style vessel sit on a wooden stand at the base, and a red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp in the corner reads Feb 9, 2025 6:33:07 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a black stone murti of a deity standing against a gold-painted wall beneath a maroon and gold patterned cloth. The murti wears a tall green and silver jeweled crown, a heavy ornamental necklace with red and green stones, a yellow and gold shawl over a green dhoti, and holds a trident in its raised hand. A small brass oil lamp and a brass bell-shaped vessel with a pot sit in front on a black pedestal inscribed KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp reads Feb 9, 2025 6:33:13 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-08-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark stone murti standing on a black pedestal inside a shrine, with a gold-painted wall behind it and a maroon and gold border cloth overhead. The deity holds a silver trident in its right hand, wears a tall green and silver-jewelled crown with a peacock feather, and is dressed in a yellow and green silk dhoti with gold-bordered shawl. Layered silver and beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant adorn the chest. A brass oil lamp burns on the floor in front, and a red sign on the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp reads Apr 27 2025 4:53:09 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-27KAILASA TANJAVUR On 19/4/20252025-04-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark-stoned standing deity murti in a shrine against a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold cloth canopy above. The murti wears a tall green and silver crown, a silver and jewelled necklace, a yellow and green dhoti with gold border, and a gold shawl draped over one shoulder. It holds a silver trident in its left hand and a red-tipped raised right hand. A brass oil lamp burns on the floor in front of the pedestal, which bears a red banner reading KAILASA THANJAVUR. The photo carries a timestamp overlay reading Apr 27, 2025 4:53:05 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-27A standing black stone deity murti, a Shiva-form figure, shown in a temple niche before a gold-painted wall with a maroon and gold cloth valance above. The murti wears a tall green and silver jeweled crown with a pink turban band and a tilak on the forehead, heavy silver and jeweled necklaces, and a yellow and green silk dhoti with gold border. A gold-brocaded shawl drapes the arms. It holds a silver trident in its left hand, with the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. A red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A camera timestamp in the lower right reads Apr 21, 2025 7:55:57 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-04-21A photograph of a standing black stone murti of Shiva in an indoor shrine with a yellow-ochre wall and a maroon-bordered cloth canopy above. The deity wears a tall green and silver crown with a silver mandala-patterned headpiece, a tilak on the forehead, a large silver and jewelled necklace with red stones, and a yellow silk dhoti with green borders and a gold-embroidered shawl draped over one shoulder. It holds a silver trident in the left hand and has a red dot on the raised palm. A red placard at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, with flower petals at the feet. A timestamp overlay on the lower right reads Apr 18, 2025 7:53:42 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-04-18A dark-skinned murti of a standing deity stands on a black pedestal against a yellow wall with a maroon and gold border cloth overhead. The figure wears a tall green and silver jewelled crown, a large silver necklace with red stones, and a yellow silk dhoti with green stripes and a gold shawl. It holds a silver trident in its raised left hand. A red sign at the base is the visible text. A timestamp in the lower right corner reads Apr 21, 2025 7:55:52 AM. Vermilion marks and a small offering are at the feet.2025-04-21A photograph of a dark stone deity murti standing in a niche against a golden-yellow wall with a maroon and gold cloth canopy overhead. The figure holds a silver trident in one hand and wears a tall green and silver jeweled crown, a beaded necklace with a large central gem, and a green and gold dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame and brass vessels sit at the base, with marigold-like flowers and a peacock feather above. A red sign on the pedestal reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A timestamp reads Aug 29, 2025 4:53:15 AM, South Rampart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-08-29A dark-stone standing deity murti stands on a black pedestal in a gold-painted shrine room. The murti wears a tall green and silver crown with white flower garlands, an orange and gold dhoti with gold brocade shawl, layered jewelled necklaces with red stones, and holds a trident adorned with white flowers. A brass oil lamp burns in front of the pedestal, and a red placard reads KAILASA THANJAVUR. A maroon and gold cloth hangs across the top of the wall. The photo carries a timestamp of May 25, 2025 4:45:27 AM and location Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.2025-05-25