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A photograph inside a temple shrine. A shirtless man in a white dhoti with coloured border, wearing glasses and a long rudraksha mala, holds a brass aarti plate and stands before a black stone Shivalinga decorated with a pink flower. Behind him stands a dark deity murti dressed in red and gold silk with a crown, set in a golden arched niche with a green backdrop. Rows of smaller red-clad black murtis line the left wall. The setting suggests a puja or abhishekam; this one visible person is a priest or devotee performing aarti.

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Inside a temple hall, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala around his neck holds a brass lamp or arati plate in his right hand while walking past a black stone Nandi in the foreground. Behind him an ornate gold arch frames a green backdrop with red-clad deity murtis on the left, and a brass lamp stand and decorated flower garlands hang along the walls. The scene appears to show a ritual such as aarti or puja.2024-08-31Inside a temple shrine, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with an orange-and-white border stands at a white marble counter, holding a small brass vessel and attending to brass plates, cups and oil lamps. Beside him is a large black Nandi bull statue draped with a red, white and gold garland and a green cloth. To the right stand small brass and gold figures of deities, a flower-decorated platter with petals on the dark floor, and a gold arch with a red cloth behind. On the left is a wall of small red deity figures garlanded with flowers, and a pink-backed shrine niche holds a dark deity murti in a pink dress. Hanging garlands of yellow and red flowers frame the scene.2024-09-22A temple interior with a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with an orange border standing at a white altar, holding a brass bell in one hand and a small object in the other during puja. Before him is a black stone Nandi bull with a red and white garland, and brass plates with offerings, a copper cup and small lamps. To the right are small bronze deity figures, a floral garland arrangement, and a large golden elephant-motif arch. Behind are rows of red-clad small deity figures with garlands, and a central deity murti in a pink niche. Rudraksha mala beads hang on the priest's chest.2024-09-22December 06 2022 Sripuram2022-12-06A temple shrine interior where a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-green border stands at a white altar, holding a small bell in one hand and raising a spoon or small vessel in the other during a puja. A black stone Nandi bull with a red-and-white garland sits at left on the altar. Behind him is a gold-framed niche holding a deity murti draped in pink and red cloth, and rows of red-clad figures line the left wall. On the right, a gilded elephant motif and garlands hang near a brass tray of flowers and offerings, with small brass lamps and a silver plate of fruit on the altar. The priest wears a gold chain and a rudraksha-style necklace.2024-09-22A photograph inside a temple shrine room with gold-painted walls. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti stands at center, holding a brass plate toward a gold-carved wooden shrine on the right, draped with purple velvet curtains. Behind him, a gold arched frame surrounds a deity murti dressed in green and purple garments with garlands. On the left, rows of small red-clad figures in garlands sit on tiered shelves. The scene suggests a puja offering in progress.2024-06-22A shaved-headed man with a bare upper body and a white cloth draped over his shoulder holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp toward a shrine. Beaded necklaces and a bracelet are visible on him. Inside the room, a row of black stone deity murtis in red garments with flower garlands stands on the left, and a dark deity murti in a purple and gold cloth sits on a pedestal at the back. Gold-framed arched niches and a dark wooden table complete the scene.2024-10-19Photograph of an indoor temple shrine room with gold-toned walls and black tiled altar platforms. A shirtless man with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a white dhoti with a yellow-and-red border and a rudraksha mala, stands at left holding a metal plate. Before him stands a red-robed Ganesha murti with a red turban and garlands, beside a green-backed niche holding a smaller colourful deity murti. In the foreground a dark stone Shivalinga is adorned with garlands and sits before brass pots and bowls on a table draped in red and gold cloth. A red curtain and gilded carved figures frame the right side. One physical person is visible.2024-07-09Photo 99186762022-07-05 +1 copiesA bare-chested male priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a metal tray with a yellow offering and a lit lamp toward a shrine. Behind him sits a seated deity murti in purple and gold garments on a gold-brocaded seat. Center: a silver-framed shrine canopy with an open book on a purple cloth-covered altar holding brass lamps, bell, plate and pink flower offerings. Right wall: rows of black stone linga-like figures wrapped in red cloth with white and pink garlands, a puja setup scene. A small blue-lit speaker sits on the altar table. One person is visible.2024-07-13A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, holding a brass tray of small lamps or offerings toward a shrine. In the foreground a black stone Nandi with a yellow-and-green silk cloth and garlands sits beside brass bowls and a small plate of flowers. Behind them, a red-garbed Ganesha murti sits on a red-draped table, next to another deity murti in an arched niche with green backdrop, and gold lion and figure sculptures frame the room. Garlands hang from the ceiling and wall.2024-07-09A photograph of a temple shrine interior with a golden arch framing a black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara in a jewelled crown, necklaces and a decorated silk garment, with a garland and a cloth-covered backdrop. In front, a golden guru figure in a red turban and maroon silk sits on a striped mat, garlanded with yellow flowers, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white sacred marks on his chest applies a substance to the figure with his right hand. Brass lamps, a plate of yellow and pink flowers, kumkum and small brass vessels sit on the floor. On the wall, framed portraits show a smiling figure in red and white, an ascetic with a staff in orange, and an elderly man in orange robes raising a hand in blessing, labelled as portraits rather than physical people. The scene shows puja offerings in a temple.2022-01-01