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A photograph of a temple shrine arch with a carved gilded frame, showing a black stone deity murti of a male and female pair decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. The male figure wears an orange turban, jewelled gold necklaces and a white dhoti with a green-and-orange sash, while the female figure wears a white sari with gold jewellery. Below them sits a small white marble figure of a seated sage-like figure with a white head wrap, rudraksha-style beads and a flower garland, in front of a brass kalasha, a pot of flowers and an offering plate. A woman in a teal sari stands at the right edge, and the shrine plinth is marked with a name board at the bottom.

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January 08 20102010-01-08A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring black stone murti of a seated deity couple within a gilded arched frame. The male figure wears an orange turban, white dhoti with red border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces and a rudraksha-style pendant; the female figure wears a blue silk sari with gold border, a crown and matching jewellery. Yellow and red-green marigold garlands drape both figures. A smaller white statue of a kneeling devotee in blue sari and gold necklace sits below the pedestal. Green foliage and a few people in white clothing stand in the background.2011-04-17Outdoor photo of a temple shrine with a large black stone statue of a seated deity pair, one figure in orange turban and white dhoti with ornate gold jewellery, the other in green and red silk with heavy necklaces. Both are draped in marigold and yellow garlands strung with green and white beads. An ornate gold arch frames the shrine. In front sits a white marble figure of a kneeling devotee in red shawl and garlands, beside a small painted orange figure and a silver lantern on the platform. No living people are visible. The a person field is unsure because the seated statues are not in person and the arch plaque is the only nearby name.2011-12-21January 08 20122012-01-08A night photograph of a garlanded black stone sculpture group under a gold-leaf arch. A seated black murti wears an orange cloth over its head, white and gold dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces. A second black figure beside it wears a teal silk sari with gold border and jewelled ornaments. Yellow marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the arch and pedestal. In the foreground a small white marble statue of a kneeling figure with hands folded in namaste wears a flower garland. A gold figure stands at the left edge. A painted sign above the arch reads a Tamil phrase, and blue Tamil lettering appears on a banner below. No physical people are visible.2012-01-08A photograph of a shrine in an outdoor garden set beneath a golden arched canopy with carved floral borders and banana leaves behind. Two black stone deity murtis stand together on a dais, the male figure in an orange headcloth, a crown, layered gold necklaces and a white dhoti with gold border, the female figure in green and red silk with gold jewellery, both draped in yellow-gold and yellow-and-red garlands of marigolds and white flowers with green bead strands. In front sits a small white statue of a seated figure in a red headcloth and red robe with raised hand, also garlanded. A small orange-clad figurine stands at the left, and a glass lantern sits at the right on a red-and-white striped plinth. A black inscribed stone plaque with Tamil text is set on the front of the plinth, and a Tamil-labelled sign above the arch reads a dedication name.2011-12-21A golden arched shrine framing a black-stone deity pair seated on a pedestal, with a tall-crowned figure in white dhoti and orange shawl with jewelled necklaces, beside a figure in pink silk sari with ornate gold jewellery, both draped in red, yellow and green flower garlands. A carved framed tablet above reads the Tamil phrase tat tvam asi. In front, a white marble statue of a seated figure in orange robes and turban with hands folded and a pink lotus at its feet sits on a pedestal, with brass lamps and bells to the left. No physical people are visible in the foreground, apart from a partly visible person at the far left edge.2011-11-10December 21 20112011-12-21November 10 20112011-11-10A golden arched shrine frames a black stone murti of a deity seated with a consort, both draped in garlands of red and yellow flowers and ornate jewelry. The male figure wears an orange turban and a white dhoti with an orange shawl, the female figure a pink silk sari. A white marble statue in orange robes and a pink lotus garland sits in front, with a brass lamp and offering plate at the left edge. Green foliage and a clear blue sky surround the shrine.2011-11-10Outdoor shrine photo showing a black stone deity pair, Shiva-form and consort, enclosed in an ornate gilded arch with a golden plaque reading Tat Tvam Asi. The male figure wears an orange turban, white dhoti, layered silver necklaces and an orange shawl; the female figure wears a pink sari with gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. In front sits a smaller orange-robed statue with a lotus, flanked by oil lamps, a kalasha and offering plates. The base bears a red and white painted plinth with a Tamil inscription plaque. No living people visible; statues only.2011-11-10January 08 20122012-01-08