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A golden deity murti stands in a shrine framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and white, with pink flowers at the base. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a dark garment, holding ceremonial staffs with decorative finials and a raised hand. A corrugated roof and a tiled red wall form the setting, with a sign reading Mandir visible at left.

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November 06 20102010-11-06A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess is seated in a decorated palanquin or ratha, framed by a large horseshoe-shaped arch of marigold and multicolour flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and white. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, a blue garment and a red flower at the chest, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Flanking staffs topped with decorated pennants stand on either side. A tin-roofed open shed and orange-painted walls with red-and-white striped trim form the background, with a small decorated umbrella or canopy at right. No physical people are visible.2010-11-06A metal deity murti, gold-faced with a jewelled crown, adorned with layered gold and gem necklaces and a raised right hand in abhaya mudra. It sits within a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, maroon and white, with pink flowers at its base. Ceremonial staffs and a golden lotus-shaped object stand beside it under a corrugated roof, a temple structure and signage in the background. No people are visible.2010-11-06A close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, with a gilded face, red lips and a tall jewelled crown with pink, green and red stones. The figure wears layered pearl and jewelled necklaces over a dark green garment, and holds a jewelled staff on each side, one ending in a leaf-shaped plaque and one in a pennant-like finial. Behind it is a dense arc of garlands in orange, yellow, red, white, green and maroon flowers, with pink fabric framing the figure and a red flower at the chest. No physical people are visible.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A metal murti of a deity is seated on a throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and other flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, white, pink and green. The image has a golden face, a tall ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-and-gold embellished garment, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Two silver standards with pennant flags flank the figure, and a gold-coloured ceremonial object sits at the base. Behind is a red building wall with a sign partly reading a Tamil-style word, a security camera and a metal canopy, with a bright sky above. No people are visible.2010-11-06November 12 20102010-11-12October 09 20132013-10-09September 28 20142014-09-28A seated deity murti is decorated for a festival, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown with a pearl-studded ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink skirt with gold border. Green sleeves and white flower garlands adorn the arms, and the hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus-topped rod. A tall palm branch stands at the right beside an ornate red and gold canopy with floral embroidery. The background is a dark velvet drape with a red and gold ceiling overhead. No people are visible.2008-10-01Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a gilded metal face with a tall gold crown, jeweled forehead ornament and dangling gem-studded earrings. The murti wears a heavy necklace of red, green and white stones and pearls, and is framed by large woven garlands of orange, red, green and white yarn. A golden hand holding an object is visible at left edge, and a canopy and red-topped structure appear in the background.2010-11-09