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A golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon and gold turban and a green silk sari, draped with white jasmine garlands and pink and yellow flower strands, raises one hand in blessing. Behind it stands a dark stone deity murti adorned with silver ornaments and a crown, flanked by ornate gold lamp stands with a green and gold embroidered backdrop, set in a temple shrine with a gold arch and red curtain. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a golden seated murti of a woman in a red turban and green silk sari with gold-coloured ornaments, her right hand raised in abhaya gesture. White jasmine garlands and pink flowers adorn the figure and the flower heap at its feet. Behind her, a dark-faced deity murti with a crown and layered silver necklaces sits within a gilded arch. Gold oil lamps (deepas) stand on tall brass stands on either side. On the left edge, a young priest in orange cloth with white vibhuti marks holds a lit oil lamp on a tray during aarti. Red curtains frame the background.2024-04-07A golden seated statue of a figure in a maroon turban and pink patterned silk garment, adorned with white jasmine garlands, gold necklaces and a hand raised in blessing, sits before a dark deity murti with silver ornaments and a crown. A shirtless attendant in an orange dhoti stands at left, facing the shrine. Brass oil lamps and a pink flower offering are arranged in front, with a gold arched backdrop and red curtain behind.2024-06-27A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gold-coloured seated statue of a figure wearing a maroon and gold turban, green and maroon silk sari, and white and pink flower garlands, with its right hand raised in blessing. Behind it stands a dark stone deity murti adorned with silver jewellery, a crown and garlands, framed by an ornate gold arch. A standing man at left, bare-chested with a saffron-orange dhoti and white sacred markings on his body, raises his hand near the statue. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and pink flowers lie in front of the figure.2024-03-07A golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon and gold turban, green and gold silk garment, and layered gold coin necklaces, with a raised right palm in blessing. White jasmine garlands and pink flowers adorn the statue. A pink tray holds white plumeria and pink petals, with gold and jewelled ornaments beside it. Gold oil lamps flank the statue in front of a golden arched frame with a dark blue deity murti behind. A small brass figure stands on the left. On the left edge, a person in orange robes with hands pressed together in namaskar sits in prayer. The setting is a temple shrine with red curtains and a dark tiled floor.2024-06-29A photograph of a devi alankaram at a shrine. A seated goddess figure in a red and gold sari with a jewelled crown and silver necklaces is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. Behind her stands a second deity murti in a silver crown and ornate silver ornaments within a gilded arched niche. Tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks, one topped with a bird figure, flank the figures, and a palm frond rises between them.A photograph inside a temple shrine. A bare-chested young boy in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, with white sacred ash marks on his shoulders, stands at left holding up a small lamp or offering vessel toward the shrine. In the centre sits a golden-hued seated figure with a smiling face, wearing a maroon and gold turban, a green and maroon silk garment, layered coin and bead necklaces and a white jasmine garland, with a raised hand in blessing gesture. Behind is a black-stone deity murti of a figure with a crown and elaborate necklaces, set in an ornate gold arch with a red curtain. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, and a pink-and-white flower offering with jewellery sits on the floor in front.2024-06-29December 11 2022 sripuram2022-12-11Inside a shrine with a gilded arched frame and red velvet backdrop, a standing young figure with shoulder-length dark hair, a bare upper body with white markings and rudraksha beads, and an orange dhoti with gold border holds a brass tray or vessel toward the altar. Behind is a dark-faced deity murti adorned with silver jewellery and garlands. In front sits a golden statue of a seated figure wearing a red turban, red-and-gold robes, gold necklaces and white and pink flower garlands, with a raised hand in blessing. Tall brass lamp stands flank the altar, and offerings of flowers and food sit on a tray in the foreground.2024-10-07Photograph of a gilded statue of a seated guru figure in a red turban and red garment, wearing a white jasmine garland, layered gold necklaces and ornate gold armlets, with one hand raised in blessing. Behind him, a larger statue of a goddess in a jewelled gold crown, adorned with marigold and white garlands, sits on a gold throne in a pink sari with silver embroidery and holds a lotus-like object and a small book. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, against a gold-painted wall. No physical people are visible; both figures are statues.2025-02-02Interior shrine photograph showing a dark-stone deity pair seated on a magenta cloth in a gilded arch, adorned with multicolored garlands, gold jewellery and a crown; the male figure holds a trident-like staff. In front, a bronze-gold seated statue of a sage-like figure wearing a maroon turban, maroon and gold robe, layered gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers raises one hand in blessing. Beside the statue stand a brass oil lamp with a bird finial and a tall decorative pole painted with floral and geometric patterns. Red and gold damask curtains hang on the right and a small framed deity relief sits on the lower left. No people are visible.2025-07-02A photograph of a devi murti shrine decorated with white and pink flower garlands, yellow marigold strands and a green-and-white garland, set in a golden arched niche. The central deity figure wears a silver crown, silver necklaces and an orange-red sari. Beside it, a larger seated figure with a gold face wears a red-and-gold turban, orange silk garment, heavy silver necklaces and a silver armlet. Several brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in front, along with a tall brass lamp stand with peacock-shaped holders and small clay diyas. The figures are statues, not living people.A golden statue of a seated figure in a maroon and gold turban with a jeweled ornament, wearing a green and gold silk sari with a maroon-gold border and multiple coin necklaces. The statue's right hand is raised in abhaya blessing gesture, and the left arm rests down. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and green leaves drape the figure, with pink roses and flowers heaped at its feet. Gold oil lamps with bird finials flank the statue against a red curtain. This is a deity murti or statue, not a physical person, so no in-person figure is present.2024-01-07