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A seated murti of a deity, dressed and decorated for worship, is the central subject. The figure wears a gold and orange turban with a pink fan-shaped ornament, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a red garment with a gold waistband. Garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and white jasmine hang from the shoulders to the feet. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. The figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a flared back, and an orange silk cloth drapes the seat. In front stands a kalasha wrapped in silver and jeweled decoration, topped with mango leaves and coconut, set on a brass plate. Gold oil lamps with bird-shaped finials and pink and blue fringed umbrellas surround the murti. A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 7:44:58 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

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A large figure statue, not a living person, seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold sunburst-style back. The murti wears a gold and pink turban with a pink fan-shaped ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold garment, and a long swept red and black shawl. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing. Fresh garlands of white, yellow and pink flowers hang from its neck to its lap. In front stands a decorated kalasha with mango leaves on top and a silver-and-jewel embellished wrap, set on an orange silk cloth over a tray. Flanking it are gold oil lamps with bird-shaped finials and pink and blue fringed umbrellas, with a timestamp reading 11 Feb 2026 7:44:48 pm.A standing statue of a figure in a golden-brown turban with a pink fan-like ornament, adorned with layered silver and gold necklaces, a red-and-gold garment, and a long garland of yellow, white and pink flowers. The raised right hand is in blessing. The statue stands before a gold ornate arch, flanked by pink and blue ornamental parasols and brass oil lamps with flames and burning incense smoke. In front, a bronze kalasha with a mango-leaf and coconut top and silver-embellished decoration rests on a plate of turmeric on an orange-and-purple draped stand, indicating a puja offering. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 8:00:36 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.A photograph of a large dark-bronze statue. The figure wears a gold and pink turban with jewelled ornaments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red garment and an orange silk cloth draped at the feet. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand holds a rudraksha-style mala. Red and yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands hang from the shoulders, with a green mango-leaf kalasha placed at the base. Lit oil lamps, incense smoke and pink and blue canopies with crystal fringe surround the figure. A timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 8:00:31 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.A decorated shrine with a standing statue of a figure wearing a gold and brown turban, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red and gold garment, with marigold and rose garlands draped over the statue and its shoulders. The statue stands before a gold ornate throne back, flanked by two golden lion sculptures at the front and tall golden lamp stands with lit oil lamps. Colourful parasols in pink, blue and red-gold hang above. In front, a kalasha pot decorated with white and silver adornments sits on a gold and purple cloth, and brass items including a bell, a plate with an oil lamp, incense sticks and a silver plate lie on an orange-gold cloth. A gold plaque is partly visible on the right. No people are visible in the scene; the figure is a statue. Timestamp reads 11 Feb 2026 7:55:10 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.A decorated shrine room with a seated murti or statue of a figure in a golden throne with a sunburst-style backrest, wearing a gold-trimmed turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a red garment, with raised hands in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang on golden pillars at both sides, and the figure sits before a red and orange cloth draped over a purple-covered platform holding a decorated kalasha with a sprig of leaves. Golden lion statues flank the foreground, with brass oil lamps lit, a bell, a small urn, incense sticks and a plate with a lamp in front. Pink, blue and red umbrellas stand behind, and a smoke haze rises near the ceiling. A golden banner partly visible on the right reads KAILASA, TIRUVANNAMALAI, NITHYANANDA JANMABHUMI KSHETRAM. The scene is a ritual setting for a puja. No people are visible.February 14 20222022-02-14A photograph of a seated statue, not a living person, on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, placed in a shrine room. The figure wears a rust-red saffron-toned robe, a red-and-orange turban, a dense rudraksha mala across the chest, and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. White and red-yellow flower garlands drape the statue and throne. Gold-framed red and orange umbrellas with blue bird emblems flank the throne. In front stands a smaller golden statue of a figure with a black cap and garland, beside a gold oil lamp on each side. At lower left a framed photograph of a smiling woman sits within a gold-and-black garland. Timestamp overlay reads Feb 1, 2022 6:55:03 AM, Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. Canopy and background show a painted landscape with temple architecture.2022-02-01February 01 20222022-02-01A large gilded throne holds a seated statue in reddish-brown robes with a red turban, its right hand raised in blessing and a bead-and-jewel chest piece. The figure wears layered garlands of white jasmine and red-yellow flowers. In front, a smaller golden deity murti stands in an arched shrine, also garlanded, with an oil lamp on each side. Offerings of fruit, flowers and bowls lie on a green leaf. Red and gold canopy umbrellas with floral and bird motifs flank the throne, and a framed photograph of a smiling woman sits to the left. A timestamp reads Feb 1, 2022 6:55:24 AM, Girivalam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.2022-02-01February 01 20222022-02-01A seated statue of a guru, presumably a murti, is enthroned in a golden shrine room with ornate gilded carvings. The figure wears a maroon and orange cloth, a pink and silver turban, layered garlands of white and yellow flowers, red roses, and gold necklaces. A golden mini-palanquin style throne arch frames it, flanked by golden elephant figures and rows of lit oil lamps on the marble floor. Beaded strings hang from the ceiling and a red-and-white cloth decoration appears behind. No living people are visible. Flower arrangements and lamps mark a festival-style puja display.2022-12-19A photograph of a gilded statue of a seated figure dressed in a plum and maroon silk garment with an orange shawl, wearing a plum and gold turban with a white plume, gold necklaces, bangles and a rudraksha-style mala. The statue is adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and pink blossoms, and its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand around it, along with a golden elephant figure, a white draped table and floral offerings. Behind it are ornate gold pillars, hanging beaded strings and colourful textile panels. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2022-12-19