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A temple shrine photograph showing a deity murti of a seated golden figure wearing a maroon patterned robe and jeweled necklace, raising one hand in blessing, set within an ornate gold arched prabhavali behind a grey stone wall. In front, a large white-and-gold clothed murti of a form wrapped in white dhoti-style cloth and gold-bordered shawl is heaped with pink flower petals, with a brown silk cloth bearing a temple-gate image and a jeweled pendant. Gold trident stands and brass oil lamps flank the figures, and scattered petals lie on the floor, with a red-clothed offering with jeweled trim in the foreground. No people are visible.

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A shrine alcove with a golden statue of a seated figure in a red turban and red garments, one hand raised in blessing, adorned with white and green garlands. Below stands a dark stone Shiva linga draped in a white cloth with gold border, wearing a jewelled head ornament, with yellow marigold and green leaf garlands and pink flowers. A framed printed picture of a deity murti sits in front. A golden trident leans on the left, and brass oil lamps with pink flowers flank the base, with a pink silk cloth on the floor. No people are visible.2024-10-21A shrine scene with a golden statue of a seated figure in a red-maroon robe and red turban, hands raised in blessing, garlanded with white flowers and green leaves, set above a dark Shiva lingam draped in a white cloth with gold border. A trident stands at the left, and two brass oil lamps with pink flowers flank the altar. In front, a framed printed image of a deity sits on the cloth, encircled by a yellow marigold garland and pink flowers, with a pink silk bundle below. The statue depicts a deity murti or sculpted figure rather than a physical person, so no people are present.2024-10-21March 14 2022 sripuram2022-03-14A shrine photograph showing a Shiva lingam (Paramashiva) decorated for worship at a temple niche. The lingam sits on a stone base draped with a maroon and gold cloth, adorned with a yellow marigold garland and pink roses, with a large silver-and-gold ornamental piece at its front. A gilded arched frame with a red backing stands behind it, topped with a flower-covered crown-like element. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the lingam, and a large brass trident (trishula) with a rudraksha mala hangs to the right. Pink roses are scattered on the purple cloth and floor, and the floor in front has a painted floral rangoli border in red, green and white. No people are visible.2022-11-22Photo of a shrine niche decorated with ornate silver-toned arch framing and maroon drapes. In front sits a golden seated figure, a statue of a guru with a raised right hand in abhaya mudra, wearing a red and teal silk garment, a red turban with a jewelled brooch, layered white pearl-style necklaces, and a pink flower garland. Behind it stands a black Shiva linga wearing a white and red cloth band, a pink flower garland and a red rose, with a tall trident leaning at the right beside a brass kalasha with decorative beading. Red roses and white flowers are laid at the base, and two brass oil lamps burn with flames at either side. This is a statue and shrine setting with no physical people.2024-11-26March 14 2022 sripuram2022-03-14March 14 2022 sripuram2022-03-14November 22 2022 sripuram2022-11-22March 14 2022 sripuram2022-03-14November 22 2022 sripuram2022-11-22March 14 2022 sripuram2022-03-14A young boy in an orange cloth with white sacred ash markings on his bare back kneels before a shrine, holding a small brass bell in his right hand and a bronze lamp stand nearby. Before him stands a Shiva lingam wrapped in white cloth with a gold-bordered tiered crown, adorned with red flowers and white jasmine garlands, and a printed cloth bearing a deity image. Behind is a golden statue of a seated figure with a raised hand, wearing a maroon turban, maroon shawl, green-patterned garments and beaded necklaces, framed by a gold arch. A brass trident stands at left, a brass lamp stands at right, and a bowl of food sits on the floor.2024-10-07