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A photograph of a shrine group of metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The central figure is a murti beneath a metal hooded serpent canopy with a kalasha-like base, draped in orange cloth with blue-purple square patterns and wreathed in yellow marigolds and pink roses. Flanking it are two standing murtis in orange garments: the left one wears an orange turban with a blue jewel and a yellow-and-white flower garland, and the right one wears an orange-gold skirt, a red tilak and a jewelled necklace with yellow and pink flowers. Rose petals and white flowers are scattered on the black base and floor, and a blurred wisp of smoke rises at left. Two more decorated figures in blue and purple stand at the top corners. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a shrine niche decorated for worship. At the centre sits a clear crystal shivalingam, draped with a red hibiscus flower and wreathed in yellow marigold and magenta flower garlands, set on a silver-toned pedestal. An orange sheer cloth with silver sequins drapes the shrine. Two standing female statues flank it: the left statue wears a golden crown with a blue jewel, layered gold necklaces and a rose-pink flower garland; the right statue wears a dark hairstyle with a jewelled band, a yellow blouse and a magenta garland. A small jewelled metal object with yellow and magenta flowers lies in front. Two larger figures stand in the background in pink and blue saris. No living people are visible.2024-11-28Photograph of three devotional murti figures displayed on a blue cloth in a temple setting. The left figure is a golden male murti in an orange dhoti-style garment with a green lower wrap, red and white garland, a maroon turban topped with yellow flowers, and a raised hand. 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Left and right are dark-faced murti figures in orange and gold garments with jewelled necklaces, garlands and yellow flowers; the left figure holds a trident and the right wears a black, bejewelled headdress. Centre is a gold-toned shivalinga-style form draped in an orange cloth with a jewelled necklace and a yellow flower on top. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks, a brass plate of flowers and a framed relief sit in front. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2026-01-17Photo of three decorated murti figures on a green cloth in a temple setting. Left, a standing figure in a red-and-gold patterned sari with pink head covering, layered pearl and bead necklaces and a red tilak. Centre, a gold kalasha-like vessel with a silver-bead garland, a gold-and-stone ornament and a gold chain, dressed in a pleated red-and-gold silk cloth. 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The central figure wears an orange dhoti, a gold waist ornament, a shawl-like orange drape, and a tall decorated crown with stones. The figure on the left wears an orange waist cloth, a jeweled necklace, and a crown-like headdress, and holds a trident-like object. The figure on the right, a female form, wears an orange skirt with white border, long braided black hair, a jeweled headdress, and a beaded necklace. Marigold garlands surround their bases. In the foreground, a silver plate holds a small bronze figure amid orange marigolds and yellow flowers. Behind them, a large framed image shows a gold garland and jewelled ornaments on a figure's chest. This appears to be a puja arrangement of deity murtis.2024-03-09KAILASA PUDUVAI 13 Oct 2021Indoor shrine photo showing metal murti figures on a white cloth-covered altar with marigold petals scattered around. A tall standing figure on the right has a dark braided hairstyle with a decorative cap, orange and gold sari-like garment, and gold necklaces. A smaller figure on the left wears an orange-red garment and a turban-style headdress. In the centre stands a shivalinga-like form with a gold hood and marigolds placed on top. Three brass oil lamps glow in the foreground, with a small brass deity figure in an arch between them. Gold and orange cloth and a large deity statue are visible in the background. No people are present.2025-12-13