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Outdoor photograph of a shrine-style arrangement of three black stone deity murtis under a gilded arch with carved birds. The central murti, a standing deity with a tall gold crown, wears a white and maroon dhoti-style cloth, rudraksha-like beaded necklaces and ornate gold jewellery, and is garlanded with green beads, yellow and red marigold and white flower garlands. Flanking deities wear gold crowns, blue and green-orange silk garments and gold necklaces, also garlanded. A red and white striped base is inscribed with Tamil text. A woman in a pink blouse and white sari stands at right with hands folded, and a partly visible person in white is behind her.

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January 08 20102010-01-08Night 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.2011-04-17January 08 20102010-01-08Outdoor 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.2011-10-10Three 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.2011-09-08Night 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.2011-09-08Outdoor shrine at an ashram grounds with three black stone deity murtis standing under an ornate golden arch. The central figure is a multi-armed deity wearing a white dhoti-like cloth, a white and red garland and a gold crown. The two flanking figures wear pink and green saris, white and red garlands and tall gold crowns. Each stands on a black pedestal, and small deity figures and white-and-red painted plinths are visible behind them among green trees under bright daylight.2011-04-17Night photograph of three black stone murtis of deities standing side by side under an ornate gold-coloured arch. The central figure wears a white and maroon dhoti, a white shawl, a green bead garland and a gold crown, with a silver necklace. Two flanking figures wear a teal and a green-and-orange sari-like garment, gold crowns and garlands of yellow and red flowers. Lights and strings of small lamps glow in the dark background, and at the right edge a person in orange robes stands partly visible.2010-01-08Three 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.2011-10-09August 06 20092009-08-06Three black stone deity murtis stand together inside a gilded arched shrine niche at night. The central figure wears a gold crown, a white dhoti-style cloth with a multicoloured border and a white and red flower garland with green leaves. The figures on either side wear gold crowns, pink and green draped garments, gold jewellery and yellow and red flower garlands. Dark foliage fills the background behind the shrine, and a small lit area with a cloth-covered table is visible to the right. No living people are visible.2011-04-17Three black stone murtis stand together under an ornate gilded arched frame in an outdoor temple courtyard with green trees behind. The central deity has a tall crown, multiple arms holding ritual objects, a white garment with green border, and a white and red garland with gold-toned necklaces. Two flanking female figures wear pink and green saris, jewelled necklaces, and tall crowns. Small white and red shrines and offerings sit in the background, and a few flowers rest at the bases.2011-04-17