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A decorated shrine interior showing statues rather than living people. In the centre, a seated golden figure sits on a throne framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Two standing figures flank the centre, one on the left wearing a blue-and-white turban and a bejewelled chest ornament, the other on the right wearing a dark cap and a red garment with a rudraksha-style mala. Both raise a hand in blessing. In the foreground are gold lion-figure pedestals and gold ornamental thrones draped with red and blue garlands, with marigold petals scattered on the floor.

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December 16 20162016-12-16A decorated deity murti with a golden face and gold arms stands behind a dense arch of white jasmine and red rose garlands, with multicoloured flower strings in yellow, purple, green and red hung along the pillars. In front, a golden kalasha-style vessel with a silver blade or spout sits on a green cloth, surrounded by floral offerings. Carved grey stone pillars frame the shrine and a red curtain hangs at the right, indicating a temple abhishekam or alankara setting. No people are visible.2013-01-02A decorated shrine with a central Shiva-Parvati style murti group seated on a golden throne, draped with multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A large brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside a garlanded statue. Statues are not physical people; no living people are visible. The central figures wear gold jewellery, crowns and red-and-gold garments, with a garlanded shivalinga in the foreground and a decorated golden arch behind.2017-12-02December 23 20162016-12-23A decorated temple shrine with a central deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne-like platform, the figures in gold and silver ornaments and jewelled necklaces. Multicoloured garland arches of yellow, red, purple and white flowers frame the central group. A Shiva lingam in front is draped with flower garlands, with a gold-framed bowl and offerings at its base. On the left, a standing male murti holds a staff and wears a tall ornate crown and yellow garments; on the right, a standing murti in orange and red robes wears a red turban and garlands, beside a tall brass oil lamp. Purple and striped cloth covers the platform. Statues only; no living people are visible.2017-12-02December 10 20162016-12-10A photograph inside a temple shrine for Karthigai Deepam. A deity murti pair, one seated figure wearing a crescent-moon crown and a trident-like emblem, is draped with rainbow garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with a gold trident in front. A standing figure at left, seen from behind with long braided hair and an orange-brown turban, wears orange-brown garments and gold armbands and holds a tall gold ceremonial staff while tending clay oil lamps lit on a tray. A gilded arch frames the shrine. The area is dim and lit by the lamps.2017-12-02December 10 20162016-12-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple sanctum showing a central deity murti of Shiva seated on a golden throne-like seat with a crescent moon on a crown, flanked by a female murti in gold and purple sari with a tall decorated crown, and standing figures on either side, one in a red turban and one in a red headcloth with a rudraksha-style necklace. The figures are decorated with densely layered garlands of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple and white, and an ornate golden arch frames the scene. In front lies a shivalinga adorned with garlands and a silver-trimmed base, with an oil lamp at the right edge. No living people are visible; all figures are statues.2017-12-02December 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17A decorated temple shrine with a central deity murti seated on a golden throne flanked by two golden lion figures, surrounded by large floral garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. Two standing statues on either side wear purple and green garments, one with a purple turban and the other with a red turban and ornate jewellery. A brass oil lamp stands on the left, and a small golden peetha with flower garlands sits in the foreground beside lion figures. Smaller golden chairs with garlands complete the arrangement under an arched ceiling. These are statues and murtis, not living people.2016-12-17