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A photograph of a dark stone murti of Lord Muruga flanked by two consort murtis, all adorned with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The central deity wears a gold crown and orange turban, a blue-green gem necklace, and holds a vel spear and a banner-like staff. The consort figures on each side wear gold crowns, one in blue silk and the other in pink silk. A gold arch frames the altar, with peacock feathers and blue lights behind, and marigold petals lie at the base.

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A photograph of a shrine with three dark stone or metal deity murtis under a gilded arch with a turquoise backdrop. The central murti stands holding a spear-like staff, wearing a purple dhoti with orange border, a pink shawl, a peacock-feather crown, and a red-stoned pendant, all draped in white and pink-yellow flower garlands. The murtis on either side wear blue-and-orange and tan-and-purple silk sarees, rich jewellery, and flower garlands. Green and gold cloth lies on the platform in front. No people are visible.2024-01-11Photo of a temple shrine with three dark stone or metal murtis under a gilded arched prabhavali against a deep magenta cloth backdrop. The central figure is Murugan with a spear held in one hand, wearing a purple crown, pink silk dhoti and layered jewelled necklaces; a peacock mount sits at the base draped in pink silk. Flanking him are two female figures in green and red silk saris with jewelled crowns, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and gold ornaments. Yellow flower garlands hang at the base of the central deity. No people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with three deity murtis, the central one a dark-stone figure of Lord Subrahmanya with a tall gold crown, gold spear (vel) held in his hand, and a red-and-blue dhoti-style garment with gold border, draped in red and white flower garlands. Flanking consorts in red and gold and pale silk saris with gold jewellery and flower garlands stand on either side. Peacock-feather decorations frame the shrine, with yellow marigold arrangements at the base. At left a shaved-headed, bare-chested priest in white dhoti performs aarti with a brass lamp toward the central deity, indicating puja in progress.A temple shrine with three dark stone murtis set against a teal velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gilded arch and gold drapery. The central standing deity wears a tall gold crown, a purple and green cloth, red and white garlands, and holds a spear-like staff and a flag. Two standing female deity murtis flank him in red saris with gold borders, adorned with garlands and necklaces. A small shrine with a smaller garlanded murti sits in front on a pink cloth, with a brass lamp below. No people are visible.2020-12-28Photograph of a shrine with three black-stone deity murtis in front of a gilded arch and blue backdrop. The central murti, the deity in the middle, wears a gold crown, a peacock-feather backdrop, a red garment and a red and green-white garland, and holds a spear-like weapon. Flanking murtis on each side wear gold crowns, floral garlands, and saris in green and red. A purple velvet cloth covers the altar, with a pineapple, oranges, bananas and pears arranged on a silver plate and scattered white and pink flower petals. No physical people are visible.2024-01-24KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/29/20212021-01-29Photo 11699427 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with three black stone deity murtis under a gilded arch against a blue backdrop. The central figure is a four-armed standing deity in white and gold dhoti-style garment with a pink and green turban, holding a spear and other implements, adorned with a jeweled necklace and marigold and rose garlands. The murti on the left wears a green and gold silk sari with jeweled ornaments and a crown; the murti on the right wears a red and gold sari with garlands. Marigold petals and flower garlands are scattered at the base, and a green silk cloth is draped over a small animal figure in front. No physical people are visible. +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with three dark-stone murti figures under an ornate gilded arch set against a deep red velvet backdrop. The central standing deity wears a tall gold crown, a gold and silver breastplate, a green and gold dhoti, and holds a spear and a flag; garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang from his shoulders. Flanking figures in green and red silk saris, crowned and garlanded with red and white flowers, stand on either side. The platform is draped in purple cloth with green and gold borders, and small offerings of marigolds sit at the base. No people are visible in the scene.KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 2/27/20222022-02-27January 24 20242024-01-24A black stone deity murti group stands on a dark stone pedestal in front of a gold-painted arch with a blue cloth backdrop. The central figure holds a trident and a spear-like staff, wears a purple and pink crown, a pink shawl, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Flanking figures wear green and red silk saris with gold borders, tall jewelled crowns, and beaded necklaces. A small dark animal figure sits at the base beside a folded pink cloth. White smoke or incense wisps rise behind the central figure. Cleaning supplies are visible at the right edge.