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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a silver lion-shaped throne in a temple shrine. The murti wears a heavily embellished gold and jewelled arched backdrop, a white flower garland, and a red velvet cloth beneath a striped red and gold shawl draped over the seat. Brass oil lamps and a white conch shell sit in front of the lion base, with a gold cloth below. In the foreground, a woven basket holds white and red petals around a lit clay lamp on a striped rug. Red curtains frame the background. The image is a photo of an idol, not a living person, and no people are visible. Bharani Deepam celebrations is printed at the bottom.

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A decorated deity murti stands in a gold-framed shrine niche against red draped curtains. The figure wears an ornate crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and an orange cloth, with a white flower garland hanging from the shoulders. A bejewelled arched backdrop with rows of sparkling embellishment surrounds the murti, and a silver lion-face ornament appears at lower left. No physical people are visible.2020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29October 22 20122012-10-22March 06 20202020-03-06March 06 20202020-03-06November 29 20202020-11-29November 13 20152015-11-13A photograph of a goddess murti seated on a golden ornate throne decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. The deity has a tall pink-and-gold crown, layered silver-gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and wears a maroon sari with gold border. She holds a pink lotus-like object in one hand. A brass oil lamp stands at the left and a painted lion head forms the armrest in front. The setting is a decorated temple or pandal shrine with a red backdrop.2012-10-20December 10 20112011-12-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine (kovil) with a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead garland, and a red and gold silk garment, holding a long staff topped with a golden ball. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers drape the murti, and a golden lion-head ornament sits at the lower left. A yellow silk cloth covers the pedestal below. No people are visible.2015-11-13November 13 20152015-11-13January 20 20142014-01-20