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A photograph of two metal deity murtis dressed in green silk and garlanded, set on a white cloth strewn with white flowers and orange marigolds. The figure on the left, holding a trident and wearing a gold crown, has a green and red sari-like drape and white-and-pink beaded necklaces. The figure on the right wears a jewelled purple crown and a green gold-patterned garment with pink and orange garlands. Both bear red kumkum marks on the forehead and hands. No physical people are visible; background includes orange drapery and a blue-clad figurine.

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Photograph of two bronze deity murti standing on a gold-edged wooden platform before an orange cloth backdrop with a gold-bordered sari-style fabric. The figure on the left has four arms, holds a trident and other ritual objects, and wears a gold crown, a pink and orange flower garland, a blue-and-pink skirt with gold patterning and a jewelled pendant. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a large pink flower, orange and white garlands, pearl strings and a pink-and-gold skirt. White jasmine flowers lie at the base of both figures. No people are visible.2025-10-11A photograph of two metal murti figures standing on a low wooden platform in front of draped silk cloth in green with maroon and gold stripes. The taller figure on the left holds a trident and wears a tall golden crown studded with jewels, a red garland and a white flower necklace. The smaller figure on the right wears a green cloth, a jewelled cylindrical crown, a yellow garland and a long beaded necklace. Both have red tilak marks on the forehead. Fresh pink and orange flower garlands, a yellow flower and a pink blossom lie on the platform. A timestamp reads Oct. 24, 2024 10:30:43 a.m. and Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-24A photograph of two gilded metal murti statues standing on a wooden table before a plain white cloth backdrop. The figure on the left is a four-armed deity with a trident in one hand, wearing a tall yellow crown studded with jewels, a green silk garment with a red and gold border, and a jewelled necklace; red kumkum marks dot its body. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown in green and gold, a green and gold brocade garment, a long crystal and ruby garland, and holds a small bird-shaped ornament. Both statues stand on ornate carved pedestals with red kumkum on the bases. No physical people are visible. A timestamp reads Aug. 5, 2024 1:23:51 p.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.2024-05-08A photograph of a pair of gilded metal murti figures standing on a gold-edged platform draped with white and orange marigold-style flower petals. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dress with gold borders, a gold crown, a pearl and bead necklace, and holds a trident and a small drum-like object. The figure on the right wears a red-orange embroidered skirt-like dress with pearl garlands, a tall jewelled crown-like headdress studded with gems, and a red tilak on the forehead. A white cloth with a green stripe hangs behind them. A timestamp in the corner reads 23 Nov 2025 18:57:40 and Kailasa selam. No physical people are visible.2025-11-23Two metal murti figures of deities stand on a wooden platform in front of a red and green striped silk cloth backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears a yellow crown studded with rhinestones, holds a trident, and is draped in green silk with red and white garlands. The figure on the right wears a purple and silver crown, green silk, and an orange marigold garland. A red hibiscus flower lies at their feet, with red kumkum marks on the forehead and on the platform. No people are visible. A timestamp reads Oct. 14, 2024 1:41:57 p.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-10-14A photograph of two small metal murti figures of deities standing on a low wooden platform in front of a teal cloth backdrop with gold embroidery. The taller figure, on the left, wears a tall orange and gold crown studded with white and coloured stones, a green and gold garment, and holds a trident. The smaller figure on the right wears a jewelled cylindrical crown, a green garment, and a long beaded necklace. A brass oil lamp and a pink flower sit in front of them. Camera timestamp reads Jul. 8, 2024 11:26:43 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-08-07A photograph of a ritual arrangement on a red cloth with a green and gold checked border. Two metal deity murtis stand on square bases: the taller one on the left wears a gold crown, red-orange garlands, a white and pearl necklace, a green and gold garment, and holds a trident; the one on the right wears a silver-studded crown, orange garlands, and a pink, yellow and gold garment. Scattered white flower petals lie around them. In the foreground a brass plate holds a small murti draped in pearls and yellow fabric surrounded by petals, and a silver ornamental piece with a red stone sits at left. No people are visible.2025-11-23Two gilded deity murti stand side by side against a backdrop of marigold and jasmine garlands with red and yellow blossoms. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, holds a golden trident, and is dressed in a lavender satin skirt with a green and orange sash and layered diamond-studded necklaces. The figure on the right wears an ornate crown, a teal and gold brocade sari and heavy silver necklaces, with one hand raised. A flower garland in yellow, pink and purple hangs in the lower right beside a copper vessel with green leaves. The statues are decorated for a festival-style worship display.September 06 20102010-09-06Two metal deity murtis stand on a red and gold cloth altar, each draped in a green silk sari with gold borders and yellow ruffled trim, garlanded with white jasmine strands, orange pom-pom tassels and pearl strings. The figure on the left wears a red crown with a red stone, the one on the right a pink crown with a turquoise stone. Pink and magenta flowers are scattered at their base. Behind them a small flag and a red ornamented backdrop are visible, with a partial banner reading 'KAI' and 'GEN'. No people are visible in the frame, only a partial arm at the top of the image.2024-06-30Photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing on a wooden table draped with red, green and maroon silk. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with a yellow top and a trident, has multiple arms and purple silk with a gold border. The figure on the right wears a jewelled cylindrical crown, carries a small drum-like object, and wears a long white bead-and-stone garland with purple silk. Both have red tilak marks. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits in front, with red kumkum scattered on the table. A timestamp overlay reads Jul. 23, 2024 11:11:24 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu.2024-07-23December 04 20122012-12-04