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Several women in silk saris perform aarti before a golden-faced deity murti of Devi Lakshmi seated on a green-draped throne, adorned with garlands, pearl necklaces and a crown. Four women in the foreground hold a brass lamp with multiple lit wicks toward the murti: one in a green and magenta saree on the left, one in a blue blouse and red saree, and one in a cream zari saree on the right. Behind the murti stands a gold arch with green leaf festoons and hanging oil lamps, with offerings of flowers, a coconut and a kalasha-like vessel at its base. The scene reflects Varalaxmi Vratham worship.

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Four women in silk saris stand around a deity murti of Devi Lakshmi in a gold-framed shrine decorated with green leaves, flower garlands in red, yellow and white, and a white cloth canopy. Two women on the left wear green and pink or teal and blue saris, while the two on the right wear a blue blouse with a red-and-gold sari and a red sari. Their hands together hold a metal aarti plate with several lit oil lamps, offered before the deity. Brass lamps hang from the ceiling and a brass lamp stand is at the right edge. The setting suggests a Varalaxmi puja performed by women devotees.2024-08-16Four women in colourful silk saris perform aarti before a seated golden deity murti of Devi Lakshmi, adorned with a crown, pearl garlands, jewelled necklaces and a green sari. The woman at left wears a green and pink sari, the one behind her a blue blouse with a lilac top, the one at centre-right a blue blouse, and the woman at far right a red and gold sari; all hold their hands toward lit oil lamps set before the deity. Flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green decorate the figure, and a tray of flowers and brass vessels sits at its feet. Tall brass lamp stands line the shrine room and a gilded arch frames the scene.2024-08-16Four women in silk saris perform a puja at a gold-framed shrine decorated with green leaves and hanging lamps. Two women on the left, one in a green and pink sari and one in a teal sari, hold a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward a deity murti of Devi Lakshmi seated in a green and gold saree, adorned with garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers. Two women on the right, one in a royal blue blouse with a gold-bordered sari and one in a red and gold sari, also reach toward the lamp. A brass plate with small bowls of offerings sits at the base of the murti. The setting is a temple sanctum with a red backdrop, white draped cloth and gold ornamental arch.2024-08-16A photograph of women performing aarti at a Varalaxmi Vratham puja inside an ornate gold-toned shrine. Five women in colourful silk sarees stand around a decorated altar, holding a lit aarti flame toward a silver-adorned deity murti draped in garlands. Green leaf festoons hang across the gold arch above. The offering table below holds bananas, a brass plate of red flower petals, rice, betel leaves, coconut and brass lamps; the floor is covered with a green cloth. The woman in the white and gold-bordered saree in the foreground is holding a plate, and the woman in green and pink on the left holds an aarti plate. Yellow flowers are tucked in several women's hair.2024-08-16A photograph of six women in traditional silk saris performing an aarti with a brass oil lamp at a golden temple shrine. Their hands reach toward a lit lamp with several flames held at the centre of a red-draped puja table strewn with marigold and rose petals, offering plates and kumkum bowls. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with white and pink flower garlands, with green leaves hung on the golden pillars. The woman at right wears a cream sari with a zari border and a vermilion tilak; the others wear green, red, purple, blue and teal saris with gold borders and bangles. Incense smoke rises in the centre of the frame.2024-08-16Photograph of a Hindu temple shrine during a Varalakshmi puja. A woman in a green-and-gold sari with a red border stands at left, holding a lit oil lamp toward a decorated deity murti dressed in a red and gold silk sari with jewelled necklaces and flower garlands. Two more devotees are visible at right: one in a green-and-blue sari kneeling and holding a lamp, another partly seen. Behind them, dark stone deity murtis are adorned with white flower garlands, gold ornaments and coloured silks. Coconuts and white flowers lie in front of the central murti. Lamps stand on brass stands against a yellow wall.2022-08-05 +1 copiesA photograph inside a gold-decorated temple shrine at Sripuram. Four people sit on the floor on woven mats in front of a deity murti draped in a red cloth with gold border and garlanded in white flowers, backed by an ornate golden canopy. Brass plates hold flowers, lamps and offerings, indicating puja. A woman in a green-bordered white sari and gold bangles, with a folded-hands gesture, is at the right. A woman in a red and orange sari, and a man in orange, tend the offerings. Two women in colourful saris and a man in orange cloth are on the left. Brass oil lamps stand on the sides, and red curtains frame the golden walls.2022-02-05Four women in silk saris sit and stand before an ornate golden shrine decorated with silver-embellished panels and a large deity murti adorned with a jewelled necklace and crown. The woman at the back on the left wears a red blouse and an orange-gold sari and stands at the shrine. In front, a woman in an orange-yellow sari with pink flowers in her hair sits on the floor, while the women to the sides in red and maroon saris tend to the offerings and an oil lamp on the shrine. The floor is covered with striped mats and a red cloth, and gold pillars and other deity figures are visible in the background. No a person candidate is visible.2019-08-09A photograph inside a temple hall with gilded carved pillars and an ornate golden arch. A standing deity murti in a red and gold sari with a crown is draped in a large garland of mixed flowers in red, yellow, white and green. In front, a row of about seven women in saris sit with palms pressed together in prayer during a puja. On the left, a shirtless male priest in a white dhoti with a white head cloth holds a lit oil lamp. A black stone shivalinga sits in the foreground, and a tiered heap of flower garlands stands beside the deity. Women wear colourful saris in pink, blue, orange, red and purple, along with gold necklaces and bangles.Photograph of women devotees performing worship before a large golden deity murti of Lord Muruga, shown with a peacock beside him. Five women kneel or lean at the altar, several wearing saris in red, pink, green and cream with gold borders and bangles. One woman in white with glasses and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate with a green leaf and offerings toward the murti, while others reach in to join. Marigold garlands and a brass lamp sit on a red cloth at lower left, and a golden-framed background with fairy lights fills the frame. Ritual worship during the Kandasasti Vratam.A group of women in colourful silk saris sits on a red-carpeted temple floor before a golden deity murti of a goddess with a tall crown and red sari, garlanded with a large flower arch in red, white and orange. Two young girls in a purple top and an orange-pink top stand beside the murti with hands folded in namaskar. Women wear gold necklaces and bangles, in pink, teal, blue, orange, magenta and red saris. Flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style offering plate with fruit and flowers, and a tray with a small tulsi-like arrangement lie before the goddess. Gold temple pillars, carved wooden panels and a decorated shrine frame the scene. A dark stone figure is partly visible in the foreground. This is a puja gathering for a Suhasini puja ritual.A photograph of a ritual in a gilded temple hall. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white headcloth stands at the left edge, arm extended toward a small oil lamp burning on the floor. Seven women sit in a row facing a decorated deity murti at the centre, their palms pressed together in prayer. They wear saris and salwar-style dresses in pink, teal, blue, red, orange and magenta, with gold necklaces and bangles. The murti is draped in a large garland of white and multicoloured flowers and wears a crown. Ornate gold pillars, a carved gold canopy and flower garlands frame the scene.