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A shrine room with three seated deity murti dressed in blue silk and maroon-gold drapes, adorned with layered jewellery and shell-and-bead garlands. The central figure holds a fan-like ritual object and raises one hand in blessing. Smaller murti stand on a red-cloth platform before them, with brass oil lamps lit, marigold and rose offerings, a kalasha-style brass vessel, fruit on a silver tray and a brass arati plate. Gold walls, hanging lamps and a red patterned carpet complete the setting. The scene shows deity murti and offerings, with no people visible.

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A shrine room with a golden wall where several decorated deity murtis are arranged for worship. Three large figures sit centrally on blue cloth: a central figure in gold and green garments with a tall crown and a flywhisk, flanked by a figure in red and gold on the left and a figure in green on the right, all adorned with garlands of beads and jewelry. In front, smaller murtis sit on wooden stands, a dish of bananas and fruit lies to the left, brass oil lamps with lit flames and marigold petals stand in the middle, and a brass kalasha, bell and aarti plate with a lemon sit on a red patterned rug. No people are visible; the scene shows statues only, with hanging brass lamps overhead.2025-07-11A shrine with three seated deity murtis dressed in green silk skirts, silver ornaments, and garlands of green and gold beads. The central figure wears a tall crown and holds a staff, flanked by two other murtis in orange and red garments and crowns. Smaller murtis in orange, red and green sit on pedestals in front, with brass oil lamps lit on a red and maroon cloth, a brass puja plate with a bell, a small kalasha-style vessel, plates of fruit including apples and a pomelo, and a brass oil lamp hanging from the gold-painted wall. The setting is a gold-toned shrine room with a brass lamp stand at the right.2025-07-12A shrine room with a golden-yellow wall holds a group of decorated murti figures seated against a central backdrop. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver necklaces and a green garland of beads, with raised hands and a staff-like object. Flanking figures wear red, magenta and green silk with garlands and jewelry. In front, smaller figures are dressed in blue and purple silk with silver ornaments, and a pair of lit oil lamps sits on a red-draped stand beside a brass lamp. A brass tray holds fruit including apples and a banana, and hanging brass lamps are visible from the ceiling. The floor is covered with a red patterned rug. No people are visible.Interior shrine photograph showing three large decorated deity murtis seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall crown with a horizontal tilaka-like mark on the forehead, a multi-strand beaded necklace, and is draped in a green and gold-bordered cloth over a royal blue skirt. Flanking figures wear jeweled crowns, garlands and blue and gold garments. In front are smaller murtis in yellow and red garments, brass oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) with lit flames, a silver ritual tray with a citrus fruit, a brass bell, a bowl of flower petals, and a sacred oil lamp on a tall stand. Red and patterned floor carpets surround the altar, indicating a puja setting.2024-08-04A photograph of a temple shrine with three large deity statues seated on a raised platform against a gold-painted wall. The central figure wears a tall silver crown, red and gold garments and a dense garland of green and gold beads; flanking figures wear red and green robes, jewelled necklaces and ornate headdresses. Smaller figurines, a fine-featured female form with a red draped cloth, and several brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on tiered offering tables. Fruits, marigold petals, a brass bell, a kalasha-style brass vessel and a plate of offerings are arranged on a red patterned cloth in front. Hanging brass lamps appear on the wall. No people are visible.Shrine photograph of a devotional altar with three large decorated deity murtis seated on blue draped platforms against a gold wall. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, silver and gold jewellery, and a green-and-gold garland, holding a cobra-topped staff and a flame. Flanking figures wear red garments and similar garlands. In front, smaller murtis in orange and silver garments sit beside a brass lamp, brass bells, a plate with a fruit, a bowl of yellow flowers, incense and oil lamps on a red and pink patterned rug. Hanging brass lamps are visible at the top. No people are present.2024-08-10A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden wall backdrop and hanging brass oil lamps. Central seated deity murti wears a tall black crown with silver ornaments, a garland of beads, and gold-and-blue robes, flanked by two other seated murtis in gold and purple garments with garlands. In front, smaller murtis of deities sit on a purple-cushioned seat and a lion-shaped pedestal, with blue silk draped over several platforms. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a plate of fruit, a brass bowl with flower petals, and a kalasha-like brass vessel sit on a red patterned carpet. No physical people are visible.2025-06-09A photograph of a gold-walled shrine displaying a group of decorated murti figures. Three larger figures stand or sit at the back: the central one wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold necklace and a blue garment, and holds a rudraksha mala in one hand; flanking figures wear a reddish turban and a black-and-silver crown respectively, with long garlands of green and gold beads. Smaller figures and a seated figure on a purple cushion with a lion-head armrest sit in front. Brass lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, a brass plate with cups, a kalasha-like vessel with orange flowers, fruit on a tray, and a red-and-white patterned floor cloth complete the puja arrangement. No live people are visible.2025-05-09A temple shrine photograph showing three large metal murtis of standing figures in the centre, each adorned with gold-toned crowns, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of green and gold beads, set against blue silk skirts and gold-bordered shawls. Smaller murtis of seated and standing deities fill the foreground, including a figure seated on a lion-like vahana and a multi-armed deity with a flame and trident. Brass oil lamps stand on a pedestal of offerings, with a silver-lidded brass bowl, a yellow fruit on a tray, marigold petals and small brass vessels arranged on the floor-level puja table. Two hanging brass lamps are visible on the gold wall, with a brass standing lamp at the right edge.A photograph of a decorated shrine with a group of ornate deity murti set against a golden wall. Three large standing and seated figures sit at the back: the central figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a crescent, a pink and turquoise garment, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a fan-like object; flanking figures wear red and teal silk with heavy garlands. Smaller figures stand and kneel before them, several adorned with green and gold garments and jewellery. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames sit on a red-draped platform, with a brass kalasha and a brass puja tray holding small vessels in front. Brass hanging lamps and standing lamps flank the shrine, and a red and white patterned mat covers the floor. No people are visible.2025-08-06A shrine arrangement in a gold-painted room shows three seated murti figures in the back: the central deity with a tall black crown bearing a tilak, a long garland and a raised hand, flanked by two figures in turbans and rich costume. In front, smaller decorated murtis in blue and red silk sit on wooden stands, with brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, bells, a plate of fruit and a bowl of flower petals. A red cushion holds a pair of wooden padukas with a white bead mala. Statues and ritual objects only; no living people are visible.2025-08-05A shrine arrangement of murti statues against a gold-painted wall. Three large standing figures in the centre are dressed in red and orange garments, heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, and elaborate crowns, with blue silk skirts and green garlanded sashes hanging below them. Smaller deity murtis in orange and silver clothing sit on platforms in front, decorated with marigold flowers. Brass oil lamps hang from the upper corners. In front, a brass aarti plate holds a lit lamp, an orange fruit, and small brass cups, with a brass bowl of flower petals to one side. The floor is covered with a patterned red and cream rug. No living people are visible.