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A photograph of a home shrine displaying a seated deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi, decorated for Varalakshmi Puja. The murti has a golden crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold tilak, a white and gold necklace, and is draped in a blue and red silk sari with gold border. White jasmine garlands and pink flowers adorn it. Two brass oil lamps (deepa) with lit flames stand on either side, and a brass plate with offerings and a steel container of turmeric or kumkum sit in front on a red cloth. Above, a framed photograph shows arms wearing yellow flower garlands and gold bangles holding an offering in red attire. No people are physically present. Timestamp reads 08-Aug-2025 10:34:52 pm, Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.

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A photograph of a Varalakshmi Puja arrangement with a decorated clay or metal deity murti of Lakshmi seated against a plain wall. The murti wears a red and gold crown, a blue and red silk sari with gold border, a gold necklace, a white flower garland and pink flower garlands. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank it. In front, a red cloth holds a brass plate with a bell and small ritual items, a brass kalasha with a coconut, bananas, apples, an orange and pomegranates on a steel plate, a plate of white jasmine flowers, kumkum in small brass bowls, and a covered steel vessel. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 08-Aug-2025 10:34:21 pm and the location Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-08A photograph of a Varalakshmi Puja image: a painted clay face of a goddess with a yellow face, red bindi and red lips, wearing a jewelled crown with red, green and blue stones. She is dressed in a blue and red silk sari with gold zari borders, wears a white stone necklace and a long gold chain with a central pendant, and is draped with white jasmine garlands and pink flower garlands with green leaves. Rose petals lie on the floor in front of a plain cream wall. A timestamp in the lower right reads 08-Aug-2025 8:32:01 pm, Alangulam, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-08A home shrine set up for Varalakshmi Puja. On the left, a framed depiction of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, with rudraksha malas, white and pink flower garlands and a trident-like staff, sits in a gold arched frame over an orange-gold draped table; a portrait labelled with the text is not visible, so no name is attributed. Above, a framed photograph shows a robed man in a yellow garland lighting a lamp before a red-clad deity. At centre, a gold-faced Lakshmi murti wears a crown, necklaces and a blue-and-red silk sari with flower garlands. Brass oil lamps flank the murti, a tall gold trishul stands at right, and a red cloth holds brass bowls, coconut, fruits, betel and flower offerings.2025-08-08A photograph of a small gold-coloured metal deity murti standing on a gold base before a gold ornate arch with carved makara-like motifs. The figure wears a jewelled conical crown set with blue and white stones, a red tilak on the forehead, a gold necklace, and a blue and gold garment over a pink and green patterned skirt. It is garlanded with white jasmine strands, red roses and green leaves hanging on either side. A timestamp in the corner reads 06-Sept-2025 8:14:31 pm, Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.2025-06-09A photograph of a standing deity murti in a shrine niche, dressed in a royal blue sari with a deep maroon border woven with gold zari. The figure wears a tall gold crown, heavy layered gold necklaces with coin-like pendants, a red and green stone pendant, and bangles, and holds a small ceremonial object in one raised hand. Ornate gilded carved arches frame the niche. The image is a photo of a murti, so no physical people are present and the a person field reflects no visible living candidate.2025-07-21Jan 8 2022 sripuram2022-01-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for alankaram, a sacred ornamentation seva. The figure wears a draped royal blue silk sari with gold zari border patterns, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a large round pendant, a gold and ruby pendant, and a long gold bead garland. A silver trishul-like finial and a red flower sit atop a brass kalasha-shaped crown. In the background, a golden floral backdrop, a framed deity print, and a white jasmine garland are visible; a brass plate with a pink flower lies on a red and gold cloth in front, with coins at the bottom left.2021-06-19A photograph of a standing deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small object in one raised hand. It is framed by long garlands of magenta and white flowers with green leaves, and pearl strands hang at the base. Behind it are ornate gold-coloured carved panels and a wooden platform. A timestamp reads 08-Sept-2025 12:41:09 pm, with the location Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu.2025-08-09Jan 8 2022 sripuram2022-01-08A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a golden ornate niche. The figure wears a tall conical crown studded with white and pink stones, a lavender purple silk sari with gold zari border, and layered jewellery including a large pink teardrop pendant, green stones, pearl strands and a heart-shaped pendant. It holds a wooden instrument in one raised hand and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and red roses with green leaves. A red tilak marks the forehead. Timestamp overlay reads 06-Sept-2025 8:13:58 pm, Ram Nagar, Tamil Nadu. No physical people are visible.2025-06-09A deity murti of a goddess adorned for devi alankaram, seated within a garlanded shrine. She wears an ornate silver crown with a crescent moon, heavy silver-and-jewel necklaces, and a red and green silk sari with gold border. Marigold and white flower garlands with red accents frame the shrine arch. In the foreground stands a polished gold lamp stand with a bird-shaped top holding several lit oil lamps, and a tall green sugarcane stalk stands beside the murti. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple setting during Navaratri devi alankaram. The murti has a painted face with a red bindi and a nose ring, wears a jewelled crown, a heavy silver-toned necklace and ornaments, and a red and green silk sari with gold border. Marigold and white flower garlands surround it. In the foreground a tall gold-coloured peacock-shaped lamp stand holds several lit oil lamps (diyas), and a sugarcane stalk stands upright beside it. No people are visible.