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Three black stone murtis stand together under an ornate gilded arched frame in an outdoor temple courtyard with green trees behind. The central deity has a tall crown, multiple arms holding ritual objects, a white garment with green border, and a white and red garland with gold-toned necklaces. Two flanking female figures wear pink and green saris, jewelled necklaces, and tall crowns. Small white and red shrines and offerings sit in the background, and a few flowers rest at the bases.

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Outdoor shrine at an ashram grounds with three black stone deity murtis standing under an ornate golden arch. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a white dhoti-like cloth, a white and red garland and a gold crown. The two flanking figures wear pink and green saris, white and red garlands and tall gold crowns. Each stands on a black pedestal, and small deity figures and white-and-red painted plinths are visible behind them among green trees under bright daylight.2011-04-17Three 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.2011-04-17September 26 20112011-09-26December 21 20112011-12-21December 21 20112011-12-21Outdoor shrine photograph of a black stone deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) standing at centre on a black pedestal, with a multi-armed form holding a spear-like weapon, wearing a white dhoti and orange shawl, a gold chest garland and a crown. Flanking him are two black stone female figures, Valli on the left and Deivanai on the right, each in purple and orange saris with gold borders and jewellery. A gold-painted arch frames the group, with trees and a red-and-white striped base in front. Tamil and English labels on the plinth read Valli, Ananda Subramaniyar and Deivanai, and small shrines sit in the background.2011-10-10Three black stone deity murtis stand together under a gold-coloured arched frame set among green trees. The central figure is Lord Murugan (Subramanya) with multiple arms, a crown, a long white dhoti with coloured border and a heavy ornamental necklace, with a red flower at his feet. Flanking him are two female murtis, Valli on the left and Deivanai on the right, each in purple and gold sarees with jewelled waist belts and necklaces. A red and white striped base carries name plates. No physical people are present.2011-10-09Outdoor photograph of three black stone murti statues standing on individual black plinths beneath an ornate golden arch. The central four-armed deity figure wears a white dhoti, a multicoloured sash, a red and gold garland and a tall crown, while two female figures flank him in green, orange and gold saris with gold waist belts. Green trees, a parked blue bus and a red-and-white painted border surround the shrine area on a dirt ground.2011-10-02Three 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.2011-04-17Outdoor shrine photograph showing three black stone deity murtis under an ornate gold-painted arch, set on a red and white striped plinth with a small brass oil lamp in front. The central figure wears a multicoloured turban, a blue and orange draped garment and a long garland; the two flanking female figures wear maroon and red saris with gold necklaces. Green trees and a sandy ground surround the shrine. No people are visible.2012-10-05Night 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.2011-04-17Outdoor shrine photo showing three black stone murtis under a gold-painted arched frame set among trees. The central multi-armed deity murti wears a purple and orange sari, a green and red headcloth, and a long beaded garland, and stands on a coiled serpent. Flanking murtis wear draped saris in maroon-gold and red-gold, with black stone faces and ornate necklaces. A small brass oil lamp sits on the red-and-white painted platform in front. Statues only, no people visible.2012-10-06