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Night photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with ornate gold arched niches framing black stone deity murtis garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands. The central murti wears an orange cloth and a crown, with a red garment beside it. Around the shrine, several men in white dhotis, some bare-chested with rudraksha-style beads, stand and pray. In the foreground, a bare-chested man and a man in a white shirt with red marks on the wrist face the shrine. A black plaque with Tamil lettering sits at the base, and trees and bright lights fill the background.

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April 06 20122012-04-06A night photograph of an illuminated shrine complex in a temple grounds, with dark trees behind. At centre stands a black stone murti of a deity draped in garlands of yellow and red-white flowers, backed by a gilded arch and set on a striped red-and-white plinth. Two smaller gilded arched shrines flank it, each holding a black stone sculpture garlanded with flowers. Small oil lamps and a lantern light the scene. A black plaque with Tamil lettering sits on the red-and-white base. A watermarked-free view of a deity murti shrine, with no people visible.2012-01-08December 20 20112011-12-20Night view of an illuminated outdoor shrine lit by lamps and surrounded by dark trees. A central ornate golden arch frames a deity murti draped in yellow and orange garlands, with a green-and-gold figure beside it. Flanking golden arches hold additional murtis: on the left a figure in white cloth with a garland, on the right dark stone figures in saffron and green garments adorned with yellow flower garlands. Red and white striped platforms support the shrine, and a black plaque with white Tamil lettering sits at its base. No people are visible in the scene.2012-01-08Night photograph of an outdoor temple shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands and gold arches. Three black stone deity murtis are framed separately: a Ganesha figure on the left, a central Shiva-Parvati linga-style murti with a red-and-gold crown and garland on the central pedestal, and a figure with consort on the right, with a small bright murti placed in front of the centre. Striped red-and-white pedestals hold offerings and a plaque with Tamil inscription. No people are visible; a dark sky and string lights frame the scene. Tamil and English labels mark the shrines.2010-01-08A night photograph of a shrine at a temple setting with three arched golden niches holding deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands. At the centre, a black stone deity murti wearing an orange-and-white cloth and jewelled ornaments stands on a pedestal before a gilded arch. Small black stone murtis on the left and right are also garlanded, with lamps and offerings in front of them. Striped maroon-and-white plinths support the shrines, and a black plaque with white Tamil lettering sits in the centre. Bunting and lights are visible in the dark background. No people are visible.2010-01-08Night photograph of a temple shrine with dark stone murti sculptures framed by ornate gold arches. The central figure wears a red crown and white garment with a garland of white flowers, beside a smaller figure in a green robe. A small orange-robed figure stands at the front on a dais. Flanking shrines hold additional murtis decorated with marigold garlands, and potted palms sit at the corners. On the altar table below are a brass bowl, oil lamps and a white cloth. Red and white striped plinths surround the shrines. No physical people are visible.2011-09-08December 29 20102010-12-29Outdoor shrine scene with three golden arched niches holding black stone deity murti garlanded with fresh flower malas. The central niche shows a deity with a trident and orange crown beside a goddess figure. A standing man in a saffron-orange dhoti and matching shawl, with long dark hair and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, stands on a striped mat before the shrine. To his right, a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a tray with offerings, and a small figure in pink sits near the base. Potted plants, a red and white painted plinth, and green trees surround the shrine. Appearance-based probable identification: a person stands in saffron with long hair and rudraksha-style beads, but this is uncertain. The image is a photograph of a shrine with people visible.2012-09-19Night view of a temple shrine with dark stone deity murti under gold-framed arches, decorated with white and red flower garlands. Centre figure wears white and orange cloth with a red crown-like headpiece. A small orange-clad figure sits at the base. Flanking shrines hold additional deity murtis in green and white garments with garlands. In front, a white-draped table holds a brass bowl, bell, and lamp. A black plaque with Tamil text and red-and-white striped plinth sit beside potted palms. No living people are visible.2011-09-08December 29 20102010-12-29Night photograph of a temple shrine with black stone deity murtis under gold-framed arches decorated with white and orange flower garlands. Two women in white saris with red-orange borders stand with palms pressed together in namaskar before the central shrine. A brass bowl of offerings and a small brass lamp sit on a stone platform in front. A black signboard in Tamil lists donors and dedication names. A small orange-clad figure statue stands at the base of the central shrine. Potted palms and trees frame the scene.2011-09-08