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Three women in white saris with gold borders stand before a golden deity murti in a gilded temple hall. The murti, adorned with a tall golden crown, layered silver necklaces and a green and gold sari, is draped in a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers. On the left, a woman in a mustard blouse holds her palms together. In the centre, a woman wearing glasses and a white sari with pearl necklaces and red-and-white bangles holds something in her hands before the deity. A woman in the middle, with a rudraksha-style mala, presses her palms together. A pink and orange flower garland rests at the base of the murti. No a person candidate is visible.

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Three women in white saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste before a golden deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a green and gold sari with silver ornaments, a golden crown, and a garland of red, yellow and white flowers arranged in an arch behind her. Two tiered flower baskets in multicolour blooms sit at the base beside brass pots, a brass lamp and a tray of flowers. Ornate gold-tone temple pillars frame the setting, pointing to a festival puja.A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall. A large golden deity murti stands at centre, wearing a tall golden crown, rich jewellery and a green and gold sari, draped with garlands of white, yellow, red and orange flowers. In front, four devotees stand with palms joined in anjali. On the left, two women in white saris with gold borders and garlands; one holds a small plate. In the centre-left, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and dark-rimmed glasses also joins her palms. On the right, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti and a shirtless young man wearing a white shawl and dhoti, both with palms pressed together. Flower arrangements sit at the base of the murti, and gold pillars frame the scene.Photograph inside an ornate golden temple hall where a standing golden deity murti dressed in a green sari with a gold crown and a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers stands at centre. Six people stand in front of it: five women and one bare-chested man. The women wear white saris with gold borders and gold or beaded necklaces; one at centre wears a peach blouse with a white sari and glasses, and her hands are folded in namaste. A man on the right wears a white-and-orange turban, a gold necklace and a white dhoti, with hands folded in namaste. Two conical flower arrangements in pink, purple, green and white sit at the front, along with a brass oil lamp and a brass kalasha-like vessel. Another man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands with hands folded at the back. Ritual observance setting consistent with a puja.Indoor temple photograph with gold-carved pillars and a golden ceiling. Centre stands a large golden deity murti of a goddess in a green and gold sari with a tall crown, adorned with a silver-toned necklace and a garland of white, red and yellow flowers. Five people stand in front, palms pressed together in anjali. Two women on the left wear white saris with gold borders, one with a long beaded necklace and the other with a gold-bordered sari and red bindi. A woman in the centre wears a peach blouse, white sari, glasses and gold bangles. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a young man with a gold sash and white dhoti. On the far right a bare-chested man wears a white dhoti with gold border and a gold pendant. Pink and white flower offerings lie at the base of the murti.Two women in plain white saris with gold borders stand with palms pressed together in namaste on either side of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. The central golden murti wears a tall crown, a green and gold sari, layered silver necklaces and a silver waist belt, and holds a gold staff. It is framed by an arch of red, yellow, pink and white flower garlands. In front are tiered flower stacks, a brass kalasha, a plate of offerings and sweets, a basket of petals, and small brass lamps and vessels. The woman on the left wears glasses, a bindi and bangles; the woman on the right wears a tilak and a rudraksha-style necklace.A woman in a white saree with a gold border stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing gold bangles and a gold necklace with a small pendant, and a vertical tilak on her forehead. Beside her stands a golden goddess deity murti in a bright green saree with a pink-and-gold border, wearing a gold crown and ornate silver-and-gold jewellery. The murti is framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in red, yellow, green and white. Below in front is a silver tray with a lit oil lamp, kumkum and offerings on a red cloth, and a sandalwood-coloured bowl. Ornate gold carved paneling forms the background.A temple ritual photograph inside a gold-accented shrine hall. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, holding a brass plate. Four women sit on the floor in front, wearing saris and gold necklaces: one in red, one in orange-yellow, one in red with gold border, and one in pink with gold border, all with bangles. Behind them stands a deity murti in red garment with a crown, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a tall cylindrical stack of colourful flowers. A brass offering tray with fruit sits at the women's feet. Gold pillars and carved ornamentation surround the scene.Photograph of women devotees performing worship before a large golden deity murti of Lord Muruga, shown with a peacock beside him. Five women kneel or lean at the altar, several wearing saris in red, pink, green and cream with gold borders and bangles. One woman in white with glasses and a rudraksha mala holds a brass plate with a green leaf and offerings toward the murti, while others reach in to join. Marigold garlands and a brass lamp sit on a red cloth at lower left, and a golden-framed background with fairy lights fills the frame. Ritual worship during the Kandasasti Vratam.A woman in a pale blue saree with a light gold border stands at the left, facing a golden deity murti with a crown, dressed in a green and gold saree and silver ornaments, garlanded with flowers in red, white, yellow and green. She touches the murti's hand and raises her hands in a respectful gesture. In front stands a tiered pyramid of flowers in pink, orange, purple and yellow, and a brass kalasha with coins or offerings sits on a red-draped table with brass cups and plates. The setting is a gilded temple interior with ornate golden carvings.Several women in silk saris perform aarti before a golden-faced deity murti of Devi Lakshmi seated on a green-draped throne, adorned with garlands, pearl necklaces and a crown. Four women in the foreground hold a brass lamp with multiple lit wicks toward the murti: one in a green and magenta saree on the left, one in a blue blouse and red saree, and one in a cream zari saree on the right. Behind the murti stands a gold arch with green leaf festoons and hanging oil lamps, with offerings of flowers, a coconut and a kalasha-like vessel at its base. The scene reflects Varalaxmi Vratham worship.2024-08-16A woman in a pale blue sari with a gold border and a tan brocade blouse stands with her back to the camera, touching the raised hand of a gold-coloured deity murti. The murti wears a gold crown, a green sari with gold border, silver jewellery, and is framed by a large garland of white, red, yellow and green flowers. In front is a tiered pyramid of marigold and mixed flower petals, and on a side table sit brass vessels, a plate with offerings and a brass lamp. The ornate gold-painted temple canopy and carved gold pillars surround the scene. No a person candidate is visible.A photograph of a group of women in traditional South Indian saris standing before a shrine. At the centre, a dark stone murti of Lord Muruga stands with a gold crown and spear (vel), flanked by two smaller murtis, all draped in garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Women hold trays of yellow marigolds and bowls of red rose petals as offerings. The woman in front centre wears a white sari with purple border and holds rose petals; others wear white, grey, pink-blouse and green saris, several with vibhuti on the forehead. Peacock feathers and blue fairy lights decorate the background. The setting appears to be a temple shrine for a Kanthasasti puja.