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Three dark stone or metal murti figures stand in a shrine niche against a light blue wall. The central deity holds a spear and a flag, wears a golden turban, a gold-and-multicolour garland, a gold chest ornament and a dhoti with gold border. Two smaller attendant figures on either side wear red and gold garments, yellow and red flower garlands and gold necklaces. Brass oil lamps burn on the platform in front, with scattered flower petals on the base.

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Three black stone deity murtis stand in a niche against a pale blue wall, framed by red pillars. The central four-armed standing murti wears a white dhoti with gold border, a white and gold head cloth, a rudraksha-style garland of red and white flowers, and gold ornaments, with a gold-bordered sash. Flanking it are two female murtis in pink and gold saris, crowned with ornate silver-and-pink headdresses, draped in red and white flower garlands and gold jewellery. Small oil lamps sit on the floor at the base.2024-09-27Kailasa puduvai july 9th 2021Three deity murtis stand together on a decorated altar before a royal blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure, a dark-faced deity murti, wears a tall gold crown, a red and white flower garland and a jewelled breastplate, and holds gold attributes including a conch-like staff and a pennant-tipped spear. Flanking figures wear gold crowns, flower garlands, and richly coloured silk saris, one green and gold and the other red and gold with gold borders. Heavy gold brocade trim frames the base. This is a temple shrine display, with no visible people.2022-01-16A temple shrine with three dark stone murtis set against a teal velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gilded arch and gold drapery. The central standing deity wears a tall gold crown, a purple and green cloth, red and white garlands, and holds a spear-like staff and a flag. Two standing female deity murtis flank him in red saris with gold borders, adorned with garlands and necklaces. A small shrine with a smaller garlanded murti sits in front on a pink cloth, with a brass lamp below. No people are visible.2020-12-28KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 7/15/20192019-07-15Three black stone deity murtis stand in a niche against a turquoise wall. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, a white cloth on its head, a red tilak, a red-and-white beaded necklace and a white flower garland. Flanking figures wear saris: one yellow-green with red border, the other red with green border, each with flower garlands and gold necklaces. A red-painted doorway frame is visible at right. No living people are present.A photograph of three black stone murti statues in a niche against a pale blue wall, with a yellow and red painted border above. The central figure is a multi-armed deity murti standing on a peacock-like mount, wearing a yellow sequined blouse, red draped lower garment, a white and red headpiece with a red flower, a white flower garland and gold ornaments. Flanking figures are female deity murtis in striped yellow, red and white saris, with red flowers in their hair and white flower garlands. Small brass lamps holding offerings sit on the ground in front. No people are visible.2025-09-03A photograph of a dark stone murti of Lord Muruga flanked by two consort murtis, all adorned with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The central deity wears a gold crown and orange turban, a blue-green gem necklace, and holds a vel spear and a banner-like staff. The consort figures on each side wear gold crowns, one in blue silk and the other in pink silk. A gold arch frames the altar, with peacock feathers and blue lights behind, and marigold petals lie at the base.A photograph of a shrine with three dark-stone murti figures under an ornate gilded arch set against a deep red velvet backdrop. The central standing deity wears a tall gold crown, a gold and silver breastplate, a green and gold dhoti, and holds a spear and a flag; garlands of white jasmine and red roses hang from his shoulders. Flanking figures in green and red silk saris, crowned and garlanded with red and white flowers, stand on either side. The platform is draped in purple cloth with green and gold borders, and small offerings of marigolds sit at the base. No people are visible in the scene.KAILASA PUDUVAI 3 SEP 2021KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/29/20212021-01-29Three dark stone or metal deity murti stand in a niche against a blue wall, each draped with garlands of white jasmine and pink and yellow flowers. The central figure wears a white dhoti with a gold waist belt and gold necklace. The figure on the left wears a green and gold saree and the figure on the right wears a red and pink saree, both with gold jewellery. Sheen and dim lighting suggest an evening puja setting.