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October 23 20202020-10-23A ritual scene before a richly decorated altar with a large golden-framed deity murti of a multi-armed goddess in red and gold, flanked by four smaller murtis including an elephant-headed deity. A central figure seated on a gold and red throne wears an orange turban and has a garland being placed around his neck by a priest. Two priests in orange dhotis kneel on striped mats in front, one bare-backed with sandalwood marks, the other in orange robes. Brass oil lamps, bowls of offerings, fruit and flowers sit on the floor, and red drapes and a golden figure frame the scene.2020-10-23A photograph of a Navaratri puja in a decorated shrine. A shaved-headed priest with white body markings and a gold-bordered white dhoti sits cross-legged at left, bare-chested, with a gold necklace, facing a homa fire burning in a metal fire pit on a wooden platform. Behind the fire, a large framed painted image shows a figure in a red-orange robe and red turban with a crescent emblem, seated on a gold-draped throne and garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands. Behind him stand a multi-armed goddess murti with a jeweled crown and weapons in her hands, plus flanking deity figures including Ganesha, all adorned with garlands. An orange-robed attendant sits near the throne. Brass bowls with flower petals, lamps and offerings lie on the red cloth floor, and golden decorative hangings frame the altar. +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesJan 14 2022 sripuram2022-01-14A temple shrine set for Durga Puja. In the centre a large multi-armed Durga murti stands behind a pink-faced clay figure of a deity adorned with red and yellow marigold garlands, and to either side are Ganesha and other deity figures in gold and red attire. Gold and red drapes frame the altar, with framed portraits on gold pedestals flanking the shrine, each garlanded with yellow flowers. In the foreground, a bare-chested priest in an orange turban and white dhoti sits at a red-covered altar with brass puja vessels, a kalasha and lit oil lamps, and a potted plant stands behind him. The photo is of a shrine scene with several deity figures, and the priest is the only physical person visible.A seated man in a gold-ornate throne with leopard and tiger-skin cushions, wearing a rust-red robe, a pink and white flower garland, and a tilaka on his forehead, receives a ritual oil lamp (aarti) from a priest in a saffron-orange turban and dhoti seen from behind. Golden bells hang above the throne; painted deity figures flank the scene. Partially visible devotees sit at the bottom edge. a person: the seated figure has the appearance of a saffron-clad guru with a garland and throne, consistent with the page, though the face is not clearly distinct. Priest with lamp, seated guru, and two devotees are the visible roles.2017-08-09 +1 copiesOctober 10 20132013-10-10SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM on 2/18/20222022-02-18December 02 20172017-12-02Photo of a ritual in a temple shrine. A shaved-headed priest with bare chest, white dhoti and a reddish cloth wrap stands at left, extending his arm toward a tall brass lamp stand with flames while smoke rises. Centre-right, a seated statue in a red-and-white robe and a pink turban sits on a chair garlanded with orange and white flowers; it is a statue, not a living person. Behind, a large deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments is decorated with red and white garlands under a gold arch. Yellow cloth covers the altar, with bowls of fruit, bananas, pineapple, flowers, brass vessels and a red-cloth-covered tray in front. Background shows another deity figure with an orange garment and a blue cloth. No readable text.2020-05-02A bare-chested priest with white sacred markings on his body and a rudraksha mala around his neck sits on the floor at left, holding a small brass lamp. Before him is a golden statue seated on a throne-like peetha with a red turban, red-orange robes, floral garlands and a raised hand. Surrounding the statue are golden elephant figures, brass oil lamps, a red cloth with petals, bowls of savory snacks and sweets, a yellow rice dish, bananas and a plate of flowers on a woven mat. The setting is a temple hall with a red curtain and gold decor.2022-01-14