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Night photograph of an ornate gold-framed shrine arch framing two dark murti statues of a seated deity and consort, draped in white and green garments with a red turban-like crown, white and red flower garlands, and gold ornaments. A small figure in an orange-saffron head covering and orange robe stands in the lower foreground before the shrine base. Dense dark foliage surrounds the arch, with a green signboard partially visible at the left edge and a purple bird logo at top left.

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Night photograph of a temple shrine with an ornate gilded arched frame carved with floral scrollwork, framing black stone deity murti of a male figure in white dhoti and red turban with a jeweled crown, garlanded with white and red flower malas, beside a female deity murti in a green sari with a golden crown. In front, a white marble statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes and rudraksha mala, hands folded in namaskar, sits on the pedestal. Foliage fills the dark background. Tamil text is printed on the base panel below.2011-09-08September 08 20112011-09-08July 30 20082008-07-30April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesJuly 30 20082008-07-30 +1 copiesNight view of a temple shrine with a golden arched frame carved with floral motifs. Inside stands a dark stone murti of Shiva wrapped in a white dhoti-like cloth, with a red cloth on its head, a silver necklace, and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hanging down its body. A small figure in an orange top with a shaved head is seen at the bottom edge in front of the shrine. Lamps and smaller shrines are visible in the dim background.2008-07-30 +1 copiesJuly 30 20082008-07-30A night photograph of a golden arched shrine framing two black stone deity murtis seated on a dark pedestal. The larger murti wears an orange headcloth, a white dhoti with a red-gold border, layered gold and white necklaces, and holds one hand raised in blessing. The smaller murti beside it wears a blue and gold silk garment, a crown, and jewelled ornaments. Both are draped in yellow, red and green flower garlands. Below, a white kneeling figure in blue and gold clothing with folded hands and a yellow garland sits at the base of the pedestal. Brass lamps, a small plate of offerings and flower arrangements sit at the sides, and a red and white border with a blue plaque lies at the bottom of the frame.2011-04-17Night photograph of a shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch. Two black stone murti figures sit on a dark pedestal: the male figure wears an orange cloth on his head, gold and beaded necklaces, and a white and red-bordered dhoti; the female figure wears a blue silk sari, a crown and gold jewellery. Both are draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers. A small seated white figure in a blue garment and garland kneels in front, with scattered white flowers on the step. A brass lamp and a floral decoration sit at the side, and a sign at the base reads the names of the deities.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.2008-04-03A night photograph of a black stone murti seated under an ornate gold arch decorated with floral carving. The figure wears a red headcloth with a white tilak mark, a silver necklace, and a white dhoti with gold border, while a red and gold cloth drapes over one side. Garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and green flowers hang from the arch and cover the figure. In front, a white marble pedestal bears a rudraksha mala, a kalasha-like brass item and a small shivalinga-style object with flower garlands. A black plaque with Tamil text sits on the red and white base. No people are visible.2008-07-30A night photograph of two black stone deity murtis standing inside an ornate gold arch frame. The larger figure wears a red headcloth with white and silver forehead markings, silver necklaces and a white dhoti with gold border. The smaller figure beside it wears a gold crown and a red and gold garment. Both are decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow and red flower garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-07-30 +1 copies