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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.

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A 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 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.2024-04-07Inside 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.2024-10-07A 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 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 priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a bare back, marked with white tilak on the shoulder, lights an oil lamp with a flame before a shrine. Behind him stands an ornate gilded arch framing a black stone deity murti decorated with silver jewellery and a red-and-yellow cloth. In the foreground sits a golden statue of a seated teacher figure wearing a red-maroon turban and rose-pink silk garment with layered gold coin necklaces, its right hand raised in blessing. Brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine, and red cloth hangs in the background. A timestamp reads Jun 28, 2024 11:47:13 AM.2024-06-28A 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.2024-07-01A photo inside a temple hall in which a young devotee in an orange sannyasi-style cloth, with a sacred thread wrapped over the shoulder, white marks on the arms and a rudraksha mala around the neck, holds a brass oil lamp with two lit flames before a seated statue. The seated figure is a golden-skinned sculpted image wearing an orange and maroon turban, a red-and-pink flower garland, layered gold jewellery and a maroon robe, seated before an ornate gold arched throne. Behind it stands a larger gilded statue in a maroon turban and blue-and-gold embroidered attire, flanked by gold pillars. The scene shows an aarti-style lamp offering at a statue, with no living person depicted as the subject.2025-09-02A photograph inside a temple shrine of a child renunciate in an orange cloth with a red rudraksha mala, back turned to the camera, holding a brass plate with a lit oil lamp and offerings of food. He faces a gilded golden statue seated on an ornate golden throne with a curved arched backrest, dressed in a maroon turban and jewelled garments with a pink garland. Behind it rises a larger golden statue under a golden hooded canopy, wearing a maroon turban and multi-coloured embroidered garment. Gold carved pillars frame the scene. The statues are sculptures, not people.2024-09-11KAILASA MADURAI On 30/10/20242024-10-29 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall showing a large black stone murti of a standing deity with blue turban, gold and black ornamented chest garment, gold necklaces, and blue and white dhoti, raised hand gesture, set in a gilded arched niche. A devotee in orange cloth sits on the floor at the lower left, bare-backed with white sacred markings on the shoulders, arranging flowers on a brass tray covered with a blue cloth. A basket of yellow and pink flowers sits nearby. Gold lamp stands, a gold figure holding a lamp, and a colourful painted canopy pole frame the scene, with red velvet draping behind. A timestamp reads 17/03/2025 13:14.2025-03-17A young boy in an orange saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, with a rudraksha mala at his neck and white sacred markings on his bare back and arm, stands with his back to the camera and holds a lit oil lamp toward a golden deity murti. The murti sits on a golden throne with an ornate arched backrest and wears a maroon turban, layered pearl and silver necklaces, bangles and a maroon garment. Behind it stands a larger gold-coloured deity murti with a crown, jewelled collar and raised hands. Golden pillars frame the shrine room, and a gold lion-like figure rests at the right edge. The scene appears to be a temple ritual offering, possibly a deity puja or aarti.2024-10-25