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Three black stone murtis stand on a white and red painted plinth under a green mesh tarpaulin canopy, with a colourful striped cloth hanging at the right edge. The central figure is a standing deity with a tall crown, a tripundra-style forehead mark, multiple arms holding a spear-like weapon and other emblems, and a white dhoti with a gold-threaded cloth, decorated with garlands and a sacred thread. Flanking figures are two consort murtis wearing gold crowns, red and green silk saris with gold borders, floral garlands and jewellery. Lamp ash or offerings sit at the base. No living people are visible. Printed Tamil captions on the plinth label the figures.

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August 06 20092009-08-06Night 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.2011-04-17Three black stone murtis under a golden arched frame at night, set outdoors among trees. The central figure is a standing deity murti with a gold crown and white dhoti, a white-and-red garland and a cloth draped over the shoulders. The two flanking murtis are female figures wearing gold crowns, saffron-orange and green garlands, one in a pink-and-green sari and the other in teal. The base has red and white striped borders with labelled plinths. Signage and a plant-care board stand to the right. No physical people are visible.2011-09-08September 24 20122012-09-24Outdoor 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.2011-10-10Night photograph of a shrine with three black stone murtis under an ornate gold arch. The central deity wears a white dhoti and a garland of white and red flowers, and stands between two female figures in green and teal saris with marigold garlands and gold crowns. Dark foliage and a small green information board are visible. A red and white striped plinth carries three blue labels with Tamil names: Valli, Ananda Subramaniyar and Deivanai. No physical people are present.2011-09-08September 19 20122012-09-19September 26 20112011-09-26A photograph of a dark stone murti of a multi-armed deity standing at centre in a gilded arched niche against a green backdrop. The central figure wears a white dhoti, an orange and white striped shawl, a beaded necklace and a tall crown with a tripundra on the forehead, and holds implements in several hands, with a seated bull-like mount at its feet. Flanking it are two smaller dark standing figures in white garments with gold belts, crowned with tall headdresses and holding objects. The gold arch has floral and bird relief motifs. This depicts deity murtis, not living people.2009-08-03September 13 20122012-09-13Three 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.2011-10-09October 09 20112011-10-09