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A night-time photograph of a decorated shrine with three black stone deity murtis under an ornate gilded arch. The central murti stands in a white dhoti-like cloth, wearing layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles and a crown-like headdress, with a garland of yellow and white flowers. The two flanking murtis are dressed in orange and red and in purple and orange saris with silver necklaces and crowns. Behind them hang red, green and purple draped cloths, and yellow marigold garlands drape the figures. No people are visible; the scene shows darshan-ready murtis after decoration.

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Three black stone deity murtis stand together inside a gilded arched shrine niche at night. The central figure wears a gold crown, a white dhoti-style cloth with a multicoloured border and a white and red flower garland with green leaves. The figures on either side wear gold crowns, pink and green draped garments, gold jewellery and yellow and red flower garlands. Dark foliage fills the background behind the shrine, and a small lit area with a cloth-covered table is visible to the right. No living people are visible.2011-04-17Three black stone murtis stand in a gilded arched shrine at night, decorated with flower garlands in white, yellow, red and green. The central figure wears a white dhoti with a striped border and a gold crown, with a red bindi on the forehead, and several multi-armed sculptural forms are visible behind. The two flanking figures wear pink and green silk garments, gold crowns and jewelled ornaments, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. Green leaves frame the back of the shrine. No people are visible.2011-04-17January 08 20102010-01-08Night photograph of black stone deity murtis standing before an ornate gilded arch, with a central figure wearing a gold crown, white and red flower garlands, layered silver and gold necklaces, and a white-and-red striped cloth. Flanking murtis wear gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and brown-and-white garlands. Multiple raised arms are visible behind them, and small lamps glow in the dark background foliage. No living people are visible.2011-10-12Night photograph of three black stone murtis of deities standing side by side under an ornate gold-coloured arch. The central figure wears a white and maroon dhoti, a white shawl, a green bead garland and a gold crown, with a silver necklace. Two flanking figures wear a teal and a green-and-orange sari-like garment, gold crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Lights and strings of small lamps glow in the dark background, and at the right edge a person in orange robes stands partly visible.2010-01-08Three dark stone murti statues stand inside an ornate gold-painted arch at night, framed by dark foliage. The central figure wears a white dhoti with green and gold borders, a tall gold crown and a long garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers with green leaves. The two flanking female figures wear pink and green saris, gold crowns and similar flower garlands. Oil lamps and offerings sit on the base and a small side table.2011-04-17Night photograph of three black stone murtis under an ornate gold-painted arch at a shrine. The central figure is Murugan (Subramaniyar) with a gold crown, white dhoti and green-and-white garland of flowers. Flanking him are two standing female murtis, each wearing a gold crown, pink and green sari and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Strings of small lights glow in the background among trees. The base shows a striped red-and-white border.2011-04-17Night photograph of a shrine with a black stone murti seated under an ornate gold arch framed by carved gold pillars. The murti wears a red head cloth with a white tilak mark, a silver necklace, and garlands of white flowers and yellow and red blossoms that drape over the figure. In front stands a white marble platform with a small offering dish and a brass lamp; red and white striped borders edge the stone floor, and smaller shrines flank the sides. No people are visible, and the scene is dark except for the lit shrine.2008-04-03Night photograph of a black stone deity murti standing inside an ornate gilded arch. The murti wears a red head cloth, a white dhoti with gold border, a thick red, yellow and green flower garland, a silver chest ornament and a gold crown. No physical people are visible; the murti is the sole subject against a dark background.2008-04-03Night photograph of a black stone murti of a deity seated on a pedestal within an ornate gold-painted arch, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red flower garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and orange headcloth and a red shawl over white dhoti-style clothing with silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a blue garment with gold jewellery and a crown-like headpiece. Dark foliage and small lights surround the shrine, with a second gold arch visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-10-14A night photograph of a gilded processional deity murti standing centrally in a large circular garland frame of marigold-yellow, maroon, green, pink and white flowers. The central golden figure wears a red and gold crown, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a dark purple garment and a gold sash, and holds a staff. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, each wearing a gold crown and jewelled collar, with red and magenta drapes. Gilded arch panels frame the scene on the left and right against a dark background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2006-09-02Three black stone murtis under a golden arched frame at night, set outdoors among trees. The central figure is a standing deity murti with a gold crown and white dhoti, a white-and-red garland and a cloth draped over the shoulders. The two flanking murtis are female figures wearing gold crowns, saffron-orange and green garlands, one in a pink-and-green sari and the other in teal. The base has red and white striped borders with labelled plinths. Signage and a plant-care board stand to the right. No physical people are visible.2011-09-08