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A photograph of a temple shrine with dark stone deity murtis on a raised altar against an orange and gold arched backdrop. Three large dark-faced figures stand in the rear: the central one wears a white dhoti, silver crown with a tall spear-like staff, and multicoloured jewelled sashes, while the two flanking figures wear green and pink skirts with green headdresses. In front, polished bronze figurines are arranged on a wooden platform, including a standing figure in orange shawl, a seated elephant-headed Ganesha, a figure with a trident, and several figures draped in red cloth. White flowers scatter the platform and floor, and a brass bowl holds offerings. A lit oil lamp flame glows in the foreground.

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A photograph of a shrine indoors with a lit oil lamp in the foreground on a wooden surface scattered with white flower petals. Behind it are small golden metal deity figures and a gold-toned metal figure of a standing man in orange robes with a crown, beside a bronze tray holding a small object and flowers. In the background, dark-faced deity murti stand in a central niche with a white-robed central figure wearing a crown and a tall ornate headdress, flanked by two figures in green and pink skirts. Orange cloth hangs on the right wall and a wooden stool stands near the back. No people are visible.2025-11-23A photograph of a temple shrine with a row of bronze and copper-toned murti figures arranged on a dark wooden platform, scattered with white flower petals. In the centre, a bronze Ganesha with a trunk and crown stands on a square base. Flanking him are several smaller bronze deities, some draped in orange-red cloth, and one standing figure in an orange shawl on the right. Behind them, three dark stone or wooden deity figures stand in a gold-arched niche against an orange backdrop: the central figure wears a white dhoti, crown and rudraksha-style necklace and holds a staff, while the two side figures wear green skirts and tall crowns. The floor has painted floral patterns in yellow and red. No people are visible.2025-11-25A photograph of a temple shrine with three dark deity murtis set in a gilded arched niche against an orange backdrop. The central figure wears a white dhoti, a white headdress, a jeweled necklace and a sash, holds a spear-like staff and raises a hand in blessing. Flanking figures wear green and pink or green and gold silk skirts, green crowns and jewelled necklaces. In the foreground, a row of polished bronze statues stands on a dark platform, including a standing figure holding a trident, a seated Ganesha-form figure, a figure with a bare torso and a figure draped in orange cloth holding a kalasha-like object. Small white flowers are scattered across the platform and floor, and a rangoli design is visible on the ground. No living people are present.2025-11-25A photograph of a shrine interior showing a group of bronze and brass deity murtis arranged on a low platform before an arched gold-framed niche. Central black stone murti of a male deity holds a spear-like staff and wears a white dhoti, a white turban-style crown, a jewelled sash and a rudraksha-like necklace, flanked by two dark murtis in green and pink saris with silver crowns. In front, several small bronze figures stand, including a seated ganesha-like figure, a standing figure in orange cloth and a female figure in an orange sari holding a kalasha-like vessel. An oil lamp burns on a brass tray in the foreground beside a plate of white flower petals and a small offering. No people are visible.2025-11-23A temple shrine photograph showing a central dark-stone deity murti wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a white turban, a trident-like spear and a jewelled garland, flanked by two dark-stone female figures in green sarees with pink borders and silver crowns. In front on a wooden platform stand gilt bronze figures: a standing figure with raised hand, a figure in orange clothing holding a kalasha-like vessel, a small figure in orange at the foreground left and a small deity with a trident beside a shrine-like metal piece. A lit oil lamp sits in a brass dish at lower left, and a brass plate holds white flowers and vibhuti or kumkum. Marigold and white flower petals are scattered across the platform. The walls behind are orange with gold arched framing.2025-11-23A temple shrine photographed head-on, with a gilded arched frame and orange backdrop. At the centre stands a dark-complexioned deity murti in white dhoti and garlands, holding a trident, flanked by two dark deity figures in green skirts with tall crowns. In front, a pyramidal gold sri-chakra style structure sits among several bronze utsava murtis, including a standing figure in orange cloth and a dancing Nataraja-form figure on the right. White flower petals are scattered on the floor and on the bronze figures, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left edge. No people are visible.2025-11-22A shrine room with an orange-and-gold arched backdrop holds a dark-stone deity murti in the centre flanked by two dark-stone female figures in green skirts with pink borders. On a wooden table in front, gilded metal figures stand on pedestals: a figure with an elephant-headed companion, a seated figure in orange cloth, a central deity with a spear-like staff, and a figure in orange cloth on the right. A silver plate with small offerings and scattered white flower petals sits at lower right. No people are visible.2025-11-23A temple shrine photographed head-on, with no living people visible. Central deity murti in white garments with a spear-like staff and a jewelled chest ornament stands between two dark-faced female figures in green skirts with ornate necklaces, all set before an orange-draped arch with gold carved framing. In front, a row of bronze statues includes a standing male figure with bare torso and a tilak on the forehead, a female figure in red-orange cloth, a dancing figure within a circular halo, a multi-armed figure, and a figure draped in red cloth. A tiered golden pyramid-shaped stand sits at the centre, with white flower petals scattered at the bases of the statues and small oil lamps on the floor.2025-11-22Photograph of a temple shrine with a central dark stone murti of a deity in white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, holding a trident, flanked by two dark deity figures in green and pink skirts. Golden framing arch and orange backdrop. In front are gilded metal statues, including a standing figure in orange cloth, a small golden pyramid-shaped meru, a figure of a dancing deity within a circular halo, and a seated golden figure. White flower petals are scattered over the altar, with brass bowls, a lit oil lamp and incense sticks. No people are visible.2025-11-22A photograph of a temple shrine with a central black stone deity murti of Murugan holding a spear (vel) in its raised hand, wearing an orange dhoti, a silver-and-jewelled shield-like backdrop and a white crown. Flanked on either side by two black stone female figures in magenta saris and silver necklaces. In front, a row of small gilded metal figurines includes a Ganesha with a mouse, a figure holding a trident, and several seated deities draped in red cloths, with pink and yellow flower petals and marigold garlands scattered around them. Two brass plates in the foreground hold a small oil lamp with a marigold and a tray of ritual items. The floor is patterned and the arched gold frame surrounds the shrine. No people are visible.2025-11-27A temple shrine photographed indoors showing a central black stone murti of a deity wearing an orange dhoti, a white and gold crown, a silver-and-gold necklace and a long ceremonial spear, with a jeweled ornament at the chest. Two flanking black-stone figures in pink and magenta dresses with silver necklaces and crowns stand within a gilded arch backed by orange cloth. In front, a row of smaller gilded metal murtis, including a deity with a trident and several figures draped in red cloth, are decorated with orange marigold garlands. A small brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits on a tray at the lower left. No people are visible.A temple shrine interior showing a black stone deity murti seated centrally in white dhoti with a holding a spear-like staff and large silver-embellished backdrop, flanked by two black stone female figures in green skirts with pink and green borders. In front on a wooden table are smaller bronze and copper-toned murtis, including a standing figure in an orange-red shawl and another standing figure, along with a lit oil lamp on a brass plate, scattered white flower petals, and a small plate with offerings. Orange cloth hangs on the right wall. No people are visible.2025-11-23