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A close photograph of a gilded statue or murti of a figure wearing a red and maroon turban with a jewelled ornamental crown, orange silk garment with gold brocade, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a nose ring and red lips, decorated with yellow, white and green flower garlands. Behind it is another deity murti in red and black with silver ornaments, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a golden-faced deity murti dressed for devi darshan. The figure wears a red and maroon turban topped with an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a red bindi on the forehead, and a nose ring. Layered silver necklaces with green and red stones, a jewelled waist belt and orange silk drape adorn the figure. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves encircle the murti, and a pearl bracelet is visible on a raised hand. The figure is a statue, not a living person.A golden-faced deity murti, dressed as a goddess, is seated and decorated for worship. It wears an orange and maroon turban with an ornate jewelled crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a bejewelled belt, and an orange silk sari with gold border. Its raised right hand holds a pearl mala, and it is framed by marigold and rose garlands. Gold pillars stand behind.Photograph of a shrine with two deity murtis decorated with flower garlands of marigold, white and red blooms. The figure on the left is a standing deity murti with a silver crown, silver and gold ornaments, and an orange-red garment. The figure in the foreground is a golden-faced murti wearing a green and orange turban, a jewelled peacock-style crown, and layered beaded and gem necklaces. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand to the right against an ornate golden arch. No physical people are visible.Photograph of a shrine lit by brass oil lamps with flame-lit wicks. Behind it, a dark deity murti with a silver-embellished face and ornate silver necklace stands within garlands of white, yellow and red flowers. In front, a seated golden-skinned figure wears a jewelled golden crown, a red-orange turban, orange silk sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces, a bejewelled waist belt, and holds a rudraksha-style mala with the right hand raised in blessing. Strings of flowers hang from the arms and the shrine, and oil lamps stand at either side. No physical people are visible; the seated figure is a statue.Jan 3 2023 sripuram2023-01-03Photograph of a Navaratri devi alankaram at a temple shrine. A golden-faced deity figure in a red and pink silk sari with a jewelled crown, silver necklaces and a red-and-teal shawl dominates the left foreground. Behind, a second deity murti in silver adornment and a red skirt stands within a shrine with marigold and white flower garlands. In the lower right, a brass lamp with a bird-shaped stem holds several lit oil lamps, and a tall brass lamp stand rises on the right. No physical people are visible.A golden statue of a seated figure is the main subject, shown in close view within an ornate golden temple setting. The statue wears a maroon and gold turban with a white feather and pearl-and-gem brooch, a maroon garment with an orange shawl, and multiple layers of gold coin necklaces and a silver chain. Yellow flower garlands and green leaf garlands with pink flowers drape the figure, and one golden hand is raised in blessing. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and the scene is a decorated sanctum displayed during a festival celebration.2022-12-19A golden-painted statue of a seated figure in a rust-brown turban with a silver ornamental crest and red-and-white flower garlands, wearing an ornate brown embroidered garment with silver trim, a silver ornamental belt, red stone earrings and a long silver bead mala. A lit oil lamp is visible at the right edge, with a yellow flower in the raised hand and banana leaves and a yellow backdrop behind. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and the garlands and lamp suggest worship.2022-01-08September 26 20112011-09-26A photograph of a golden figure seated in a shrine, dressed in an orange and red silk sari with layered silver necklaces and a silver-and-gold crown, one hand raised in blessing. Behind the figure stands a dark-faced deity murti with a silver crown and crimson-and-white garlands. The arch above is gold and framed with white, pink, yellow and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames stand on both sides and in front, with scattered petals on the floor. The setting resembles a devi darshan display during Navaratri.December 16 20122012-12-16A gilded statue of a figure seated on a golden throne, wearing a maroon and gold turban with a jewelled ornament and rudraksha beads, a green silk shawl with gold zari, and a necklace of silver coins. Multiple white jasmine garlands, marigold and pink flower garlands, and green leaf garlands adorn the statue. The raised golden hand is visible at left, and a brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped stand sits at right beside a red curtain. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2024-01-07