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A golden ornate shrine canopy framed by palm fronds holds a deity murti with a crown and a silver trident-like staff, flanked by two smaller attendant figures in jewelled orange and red dress. The central figure is draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands with red roses and white blossoms, and rests before a golden bull-shaped base. A red and gold fringed canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible; the figures are sculpted or painted murtis.

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A decorated deity murti of a standing figure with a golden crown and red-and-orange turban, holding a trident-like staff and a mace-like weapon, dressed in ornate jewelled red and white garments and heavy flower garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it on either side, also adorned with red-and-gold embroidered clothing, crowns and garlands. A deep red silk cloth forms the backdrop within an ornate gilded arch with carved peacock motifs. No physical people are visible.2016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06A decorated deity murti is shown at the centre, flanked by two smaller ornately adorned figures on either side. The central figure wears a gold and red turban-style crown, a jewelled bodice and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword. Dense garlands of red and yellow flowers with green leaves frame the murtis, and a white cloth drapes above them against a gold-framed red backdrop. This is a deity murti, not a person; no physical people are visible.2016-11-06April 30 20152015-04-30A deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands centrally on a golden peacock vahana, holding a vel spear, adorned with ornate silver-and-gold jewellery, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers with green and white ribbons. Two smaller female murtis flank him, one in blue and gold, the other in blue and gold attire, both also draped in marigold and rose garlands. Golden carved arches frame the shrine, and a purple flower offering sits at the base. No living people are visible.2013-11-05January 24 20162016-01-24Outdoor procession scene with a golden ratha-style palanquin topped by a multicoloured tasselled canopy, framed by tall coconut palms. Three deity murtis are seated under an arched golden frame lined with red and orange drapery; the central figure holds a sword and is decorated with yellow, white and red garlands, and the two flanking figures wear jewelled crowns and ornate red-and-gold garments. A golden peacock-like vahana sits in front. Partially visible people at the left edge, but no clearly identifiable devotee is shown in close view, and no a person is visible in the frame.2016-12-05July 18 20132013-07-18April 13 20142014-04-13November 05 20132013-11-05May 07 20172017-05-07A deity murti stands centrally, decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white flower strands, and dressed in silver embellishment set with red stones. It wears a tall jewelled crown and an orange-red turban, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword or spear. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, also in silver jewelled garments with red and pink floral offerings. A red and gold draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the scene. The image is an offering-decorated murti, not a live person.2016-11-06