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Outdoor 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.

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Three 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 20112011-10-09Outdoor shrine photograph showing three black stone deity murtis under an ornate gold-painted arch, set on a red and white striped plinth with a small brass oil lamp in front. The central figure wears a multicoloured turban, a blue and orange draped garment and a long garland; the two flanking female figures wear maroon and red saris with gold necklaces. Green trees and a sandy ground surround the shrine. No people are visible.2012-10-05July 24 20122012-07-24October 09 20112011-10-09Three 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 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.2011-04-17Outdoor 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 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.2011-09-08August 06 20092009-08-06September 19 20122012-09-19Outdoor photograph of three black stone statues under a gilded arch in a garden setting with trees behind. The central figure is a deity murti in a white dhoti with gold border, wearing a rudraksha-style bead mala, gold necklaces and a red hibiscus at the shoulder, holding a trident-like implement. A female figure on the left wears a purple sari with gold border, a gold crown and red flower in her hair. A figure on the right wears a green and orange sari with gold necklaces and a gold crown. Small pink and yellow flowers lie at the base, and a bull statue stands beside the centre figure.2011-11-10