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A photograph inside a temple hall showing a large golden-and-black deity murti seated on a throne under an ornate gold arch, adorned with red silk, layered white and silver jewelled necklaces and a golden crown. A person in an orange saffron-coloured robe with gold borders stands at right, one hand raised toward the murti, beside a stepladder on the left. Gold bells hang on a bracket by a curtain near an exit sign, and bookshelves line the wall behind. A small white cloth lies on the orange floor mat.

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A photograph in a temple hall showing a large golden deity murti seated on a black pedestal, with a gold arch behind it. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a crescent, a red garment, and layered silver-white and jewelled necklaces and garlands; it holds golden attributes. A person in a flowing orange robe with gold borders stands at right, adjusting a garland on the murti's arm while standing near a silver step ladder. Brass bells hang at right near a cream curtain, a vase of flowers sits on a shelf, and white cloth lies on the floor.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple hall showing a large gilded murti seated on a dark pedestal before an ornate gold arch, draped in red and green silk and heavily adorned with white and jewelled necklaces and garlands. On the left, a man in white dhoti and shawl stands on a silver stepladder, reaching up to the deity with a red and white flower garland. On the right, a long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with a saffron-orange garland stands on a woven mat, looking up at the murti. Gold bells hang on the right wall beside a golden curtain and a bookshelf, with a flower arrangement nearby.2009-10-17A large black deity murti of a seated figure with a golden crown and gold-plated arms holding ceremonial weapons is decorated with layered white and silver jewelled necklaces and a red and green draped garment. Two men attend to it: on the left, a man in a red shirt and white dhoti stands on a silver stepladder adjusting or draping cloth near the top of the golden arch; on the right, a man in a cream silk dhoti and shawl holds a red, white and green flower garland raised toward the deity's shoulder. The murti sits within an ornate gold-leaf arched niche with black drapes behind, and brass bells hang on the right wall.2009-10-17Photograph of a puja in front of a gilded arched shrine housing a black deity murti of a goddess adorned with gold crown, layered silver and diamond-style necklaces, golden hands and a pink silk sari with gold border, framed by garlands in white, red, yellow and green. A man in orange robes and a shawl sits on a wooden chair at right, holding a small lamp or flame toward the deity with one hand and a bell in the other. On a low wooden stand before him are brass vessels, flowers, a kalasha-style brass pot and a tray of petals; a small orange cloth holds additional brass items at left. A framed painting of a temple scene with a goddess on a lion-throne hangs to the right. Only one physical person is present.November 09 20092009-11-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a dark stone deity murti decorated with gold crown, gold armlets, red and green silk drapery, layered white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands on a silver stepladder, reaching up to adjust the garlands on the deity. To the right, a man in a red-orange kurta and yellow dhoti holds a large white and pink flower garland and looks up at the deity. Behind the deity stands a gold arched frame, and a golden figure with an orange cloth appears at left. Brass bells hang at upper right beside a bookshelf, and a green exit sign is visible on the wall.2009-10-17A large deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched frame, with a tall golden crown, a vel-like spear held upright, and a black-faced image adorned with layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a rudraksha-style ornament, and a garland of yellow, red and green flowers draped around it. Flanking figures include a pair of consorts in pink and white saris with golden crowns, and a small seated figure on a golden lion-like mount. A small gilded arch with floral garlands and a magenta cloth sits at the front right. A dark curtain and an exit sign are visible behind. No living people are present.2009-11-04A photograph inside a room decorated for worship, showing a black stone deity murti seated beneath a large gilded arch. The murti wears a gold crown, a silver-and-gold necklace, a sacred thread, and holds a golden staff and a gold ornament, with a garland of red, yellow, orange and white flowers draped across it. In the foreground, a person in a white dhoti and shawl with dark hair is bent forward, facing the murti. Beside them stands a man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a red tilak, his hand near the murti. A brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial stands on the right, next to a vase of orange and pink flowers.2007-04-18A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a large dark-faced deity murti seated on a black pedestal under an ornate gilded arch, wearing a golden crown, jewelled necklaces, a green and red silk garment and holding golden staffs. Two men are attending it: one in a white dhoti and sleeveless white top stands on a metal stepladder, and another in a red silk shirt and yellow dhoti stands below, holding white and pink flower garlands. Another gilded deity figure with garlands stands at left, and a framed portrait hangs on the dark wall at upper left. Red curtains and a small blue bird emblem appear in the background.2009-10-17A photograph of a shrine niche with a black stone deity murti seated beneath an ornate gilded arch, wearing a gold crown, silver and gold necklaces, a red and gold silk sari-like garment, and a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers arching behind. A man in an orange robe with a matching wrap sits cross-legged on a low wooden stand with his head bowed toward the murti, hands folded. In front, a brass puja tray holds a silver kalasha, flowers, a small oil lamp and a plate of marigold and rose petals on the dark floor, with a smaller orange cloth holding brass vessels to the left. A painted devotional picture hangs on the right wall.Photograph of a deity murti in a temple-like hall, dressed with layered garlands of pink, red, white and yellow flowers and a purple flower garland at the chest. The murti wears a golden crown and an orange cloth, set within an ornate gold arch framework with black and gold drapes behind. Two people stand on the left, one in an orange robe with a red top climbing a step ladder, and another on the right in white ritual dhoti and shawl with pink-and-white trim reaching up to adjust the arch. A woman in red garments stands at the far left. An exit sign is visible on the wall.2009-10-17A photograph of a temple-style abhishekam or garland-decorating scene in front of an ornate gold arch framing a deity murti. Two women in orange and blue garments stand on a step ladder and reach up to adorn the image with flower garlands of pink, red and white. A man in white dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread, stands at left and lifts his arm to the garland. Two more men in white are partly visible at the left edge. Gold ornamentation, a red and gold kalasha-like crown element, and a dark draped backdrop complete the setting, with an exit sign on the white wall.2009-10-17