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A temple shrine photographed from the side. A bare-backed priest in an orange turban and reddish-brown dhoti stands at left, his arm with rudraksha beads extended toward an offering. Before him is a gilded deity murti wearing a jewelled crown, green silk garment and layered garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, holding a lotus in one hand, seated on a golden vahana. Below are smaller blue-draped and jewelled figures and a kalasha-like object on a red-draped altar. Gold-leaf arches and a red velvet backdrop frame the shrine, with a hanging oil lamp at upper right. The scene suggests a naivedyam offering.

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Photo of a temple shrine with a green-skinned deity murti in a silver jeweled crown, green silk sari with gold border, white and red flower garlands and a red lotus held in one hand. In the left foreground a man with a shaved head and light skin wears an orange-brown wrap and holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame toward the murti. Gold ornate arches frame the shrine against a maroon curtain, with hanging brass lamps above and a blue cloth and small deity figures at the base. A timestamp reads 21-Dec-2025 11:47:51 am.2025-12-21A photograph of a golden deity murti in a gilded shrine niche with a red velvet backdrop. The murti wears a silver crown, a yellow marigold garland, layered jewelled necklaces and a red and gold skirt, and holds a lotus in one hand. A man in an orange-saffron turban and orange wrap stands at left, bare-shouldered with a rudraksha mala on his arm, raising one hand toward the murti. A brass oil lamp hangs at upper right. Lower centre shows a golden animal-headed vehicle figure and a blue cloth-draped offering in the foreground.2025-12-30December 25 20122012-12-25A photograph of a deity murti seated within a gilded wooden shrine canopy against a red velvet backdrop. The seated metal deity wears a jeweled crown, red-and-white beaded necklaces, and a green brocade sari with gold woven patterns and a black floral-embroidered sash. A small brass figure in white and gold stands at the base of the shrine. On the left, a partially visible priest in an orange garment with white ash markings on the arm holds a brass vessel toward the deity. A brass oil lamp stands on the right side of the shrine.2024-06-27December 26 20122012-12-26A photograph inside a temple shrine of a seated deity murti dressed in a green silk sari with a gold and multicolour embroidered border, wearing a jewelled crown and a red and white ornamented necklace. It sits on a gold-painted throne with a carved arch behind it and red velvet drapes. In front, a man seen from behind with curly dark hair, an orange cloth wrapped at his waist, a rudraksha mala and white horizontal markings on his arm holds a brass tray with small brass cups, one containing red offerings, as part of a naivedyam offering. Gold lamp stands flank the shrine and a small silver figure sits on a stone pedestal below.2024-03-07September 02 20132013-09-02A golden deity murti of a goddess stands on a lion mount within a gilded arched niche against a deep red velvet backdrop. The goddess wears a green and gold skirt-like garment, a red and white patterned shawl draped over her head and shoulders, a tall ornate crown, and a long garland of orange marigolds with a white floral necklace. She holds a lotus in one hand. Brass oil lamps with yellow flowers flank the shrine, and a red cloth-covered altar below holds marigold and rose offerings, a gold-and-pink decorated pot, and small brass bowls of flower garlands and fruit.November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesPhoto of a dimly lit shrine at KAILASA Hyderabad during a Navaratri devi alankaram. A priest stands at left, bare-chested with a white dhoti and white head cloth, holding a tall brass lamp with multiple small oil lamps and a flame. Behind him, a golden deity murti with a crown and heavy gold jewellery is adorned with white and orange marigold garlands. In front, a second golden figure in a red garment and silver jewellery sits with a rudraksha-style necklace, and an oil lamp burns near the centre. A brass ceremonial lamp hangs from the ceiling at top, and palm-leaf decorations frame the arched gold niche.February 09 20142014-02-09November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copies