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A dark stone murti of a standing deity in a temple shrine, adorned for the occasion. The figure wears a maroon and gold striped garment, an orange and red turban with a jeweled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, and garlands of white jasmine, marigold and green leaves. It holds a golden trident in one hand and shows the other hand in abhaya mudra with painted marks on the palms. Its feet rest on a dark pedestal with a blue silk cloth and a small green-and-pink cloth with silver footprint plates in front. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and red, yellow and blue ceremonial banners with white emblems frame an ornate gold arch behind.

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A black stone murti of a deity stands in a gold-framed arched shrine, adorned with an orange and green turban topped by a silver crown, a silver trident-like staff with gold tines held in its left hand, and multiple layered jewelled necklaces, gold bead chains, green-stone ornaments and a jewelled waistband. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and green leaves drape the figure. Its right hand is open and palm-upward with a red jewel mark, and the dark maroon and gold dhoti-style cloth falls below. Silver-and-gold patterned panels and multicoloured temple hangings surround it, with brass lamps at the sides. A timestamp reads 21 Jul 2024, 12:29 am in the corner.A dark stone deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched niche against a green backdrop, dressed in an elaborate alankaram of jewelled necklaces, a beaded waist ornament, a green crown with a white tilak, and an orange-red dhoti. The figure holds a trident in one hand and has a peacock feather at its side. Two gold-coloured female figures in red and orange saris kneel at the sides holding brass lamps. Tall gold lamp stands and red-and-gold canopy banners frame the shrine. Blue overlay text in the lower corner reads the date and location.A dark stone murti stands in a decorated shrine alcove, depicted as a deity with a trident in its raised left hand and a standing pose. It wears a blue and pink draped cloth, layered jewelled necklaces with green stones, a large yellow bead garland and white jasmine garlands, with a red and gold crown above. A peacock feather arch and gold and multicoloured painted hangings frame it, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left. The lower corner carries a blue timestamp reading 13 Dec 2025 7:20:25 am, and the caption reads Nithyananda Sahastra Namavali Archana and Kailasa Madurai Devalaya.A black stone murti of a deity stands in a golden shrine niche lined with red drapery. The figure wears a gold crown with a crescent moon ornament, a red and gold dhoti, and a silver-and-red embroidered chest covering. It holds a golden trident in one hand and a golden hand gesture in the other, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in green, yellow, pink and white. Rudraksha strands hang at the sides, golden oil lamp stands flank the shrine, and red cloth covers the base. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2024-07-21A 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 photograph of a black stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with a green backdrop, adorned for an alankaram. The figure wears a green and gold turban with a central jewelled ornament, a white tilak with red bindi, a peacock feather at the right side, and a trident held in the left hand. The body is covered in layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a beaded and gem-studded torso garment, a red and green cloth, and a gold-bordered waist sash. Brass lamp stands and colourful cloth draperies frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.November 14 20212021-11-14A photograph of a dark stone murti of a standing deity inside a gilded arched niche with a green backdrop, decorated with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a green and gold crown, a peacock feather at the side, a trident held in one hand, and a red and orange dhoti. Two gilded female attendant figures in orange and red saris hold oil lamps on trays, and tall brass lamp stands with lit lamps flank the deity beneath red and gold ceremonial umbrellas. A timestamp reads Feb 06, 2026 03:52pm with a caption reading Adhikar Mudivar Alankaram and hashtags #Kailasa Madurai #Devalaya. No people are visible.A Shiva lingam in a granite shrine is dressed for worship, with a maroon cloth draped over it and a silver-and-gold ornamental face or crest decorating the front. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses hang around it, and red roses and white blossoms are scattered on the stone platform. Behind it stands a large gold-toned arched frame with ornate floral carving. To the left a brass trident with a bell and black beaded mala hangs, and two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the shrine. A maroon and gold-bordered decorated cloth arches over the top. No people are visible.2022-01-24A photograph of a black stone deity murti standing within a golden arched shrine niche against a red-orange brocade backdrop and patterned pale wall. The murti has a kumkum-marked forehead, a tall orange and gold turban, silver necklaces, and a raised hand. It is draped in white and multicolored garlands, with a yellow marigold garland arcing down both sides. Dark rudraksha beads hang across its front. In front, a black cylindrical lingam wrapped in a striped pink and orange cloth sits in a golden yoni base on a maroon silk cloth with gold border, flanked by golden kalasha-style finials. A sign partly reads 'ASA ... LAYAM', and a timestamp reads 26-May-2025 3:47:02 PM. No people are visible.2025-05-26Photograph of a temple shrine setup showing a dark stone deity murti of Shiva standing under a golden arched frame, wearing an ornate orange-and-gold headdress, layered gold necklaces, and garlands of white and red flowers, holding a trident in one hand. The deity wears a maroon silk garment. Two golden female lamp-bearer statues stand on either side holding lamps, and tall golden multi-tiered oil lamp stands flank the shrine beneath red and yellow ceremonial canopies. A blue cloth covers the base with flowers and a small brass stool in front. A white sign on an orange cloth-draped table reads KAILASA MADURAI. In the foreground a brass puja plate holds a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a bell, and white offerings, beside a laptop. No people are visible.2024-03-11A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine with a green backdrop, adorned with a green-and-gold turban, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a peacock-feather ornament and a trident held in one hand, dressed in red and orange cloth. Two golden female figurines in red and orange saris hold oil lamps at its base, flanked by tall gold lamp stands and red-and-gold canopy panels bearing a white dove emblem. The orange-draped pedestal sits in a hall with red curtains. Caption overlay reads Feb 06, 2026 04:02pm, Adhikar Mudivar Alankaram and #Kailasa Madurai #Devalaya.