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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.

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Four 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.2024-08-16Several 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.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.2024-08-16Two women in a gold-decorated temple interior during a lamp ritual. The woman on the left, in a maroon and red patterned saree with glasses and gold necklace, carries a brass tray of lit oil lamps. Beside her, a woman in a green and blue saree with a blue blouse stands at the entrance of a shrine. Inside, a deity murti is adorned with yellow and white flower garlands, with a golden kalasha-style ornament above and a brass oil lamp in front. A painted cloth banner with elephant and lotus motifs hangs on the left.2022-12-06Two women stand side by side in front of a golden shrine niche holding a brass plate with two lit clay oil lamps. The woman on the left wears a maroon paisley saree with a dark red blouse, glasses, a red bindi, a gold necklace and bangles. The woman on the right wears a green and blue silk saree with a blue blouse, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bracelet. Behind them a black stone deity murti is decorated with white flower garlands and a pink cloth, set under a gilded arch. Pink and white flower garlands hang above and a red and orange decorated pillar stands at left.2022-12-06December 06 2022 Sripuram2022-12-06A 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.2024-08-16A 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 woman in a green and blue sari with sequined gold trim stands at left, holding a brass plate of lit oil lamps and offerings before a deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari. The goddess is seated in red and gold garments, adorned with a jewelled crown, gold necklaces, and garlands of white and orange flowers. Lit brass oil lamps stand at left and right, and a hanging brass lamp burns above. Ornate gold arch framing and a rhinestone-studded red throne surround the murti. The setting is a dim shrine during a puja.Four 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.2019-08-09December 06 2022 Sripuram2022-12-06Women perform a Varalaxmi puja at a shrine decorated with green mango-leaf garlands and gold-toned carved panels. In the centre a deity murti adorned with white flower garlands sits behind a brass lamp with several lit wicks, held up by a woman in a blue saree. On the left a woman in a red and teal saree with a long braid holds a lit lamp toward the altar. A seated woman in a cream and purple saree leans over a tray of fruit, bananas, flowers, kumkum and offerings in the foreground. Smoke rises from the lamp, and fresh fruit, flower and coconut offerings are laid on a yellow cloth.2024-08-16