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Interior temple shrine photographed from a low angle. A golden seated figure with a purple and gold turban, gold necklaces and a yellow-orange dhoti sits on a golden throne, right hand raised in blessing and holding a red flower, wearing yellow and white flower garlands. Behind it, black stone deity murtis with raised arms stand within an ornate gold arched frame. A black shivalinga with three horizontal white lines and a pink hibiscus flower sits on a dark yoni-peetha in the foreground. A second statue in an orange and yellow sari with a garland stands at right. No living people are visible.

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Indoor temple shrine photographed from the front. A seated figure in a purple and gold turban, yellow silk garments, a purple shawl, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled belt sits on a raised pedestal, a sculpted statue rather than a living person, with a garland of yellow marigolds and pink hibiscus flowers draped over its shoulders and a raised hand. Behind it stand two dark bronze deity murtis, one male with a trident-like staff and one female in red, framed by ornate gold-toned arches. In the foreground a black stone shivalinga sits on a carved black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a white hibiscus flower on top, a pink hibiscus at its base and horizontal white markings with a red dot. A brass lamp with a lit flame is held by a hand at the left edge.2024-01-09Inside a temple shrine with gold-framed arch and gold walls, deity murti are decorated with garlands of white, red and green flowers. Centre front, a large golden kalasha-shaped vessel wrapped in rudraksha beads and a garland sits on a white cloth, marked with a horizontal tilak or lingam-form emblem, as in an abhishekam setting. Behind it, a seated figure in a purple and gold robe and crown is a statue or murti, not a living person. Upper back, two dark-faced deity murti in orange and gold, one with a crown and crescent, sit on a raised platform. On the right, a standing deity murti in yellow and orange silk with a tall crown and garland holds a position beside an offering tray with brass lamps. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09A temple shrine interior with a central Shiva lingam draped in a white cloth, decorated with a golden face mask, a rudraksha mala, and a band of green stones, garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strings. Behind it, a gold-framed niche holds a painted murti of a seated figure in orange and gold with a crown, flanked by a dark deity figure in a pink and orange sari and a standing female figure in red and gold with a crown. Life-size dark statues stand on either side: at left a male deity in a red and gold garment with a golden crown and garland, at right a female deity in a yellow and gold sari with a garland. Brass oil lamps, a small brass vessel, a golden kalasha and offerings sit on the floor and a side table. Red and gold curtains hang in the background. No living people are visible.2024-01-09Photograph of a temple shrine interior with a seated statue wearing an orange-and-maroon turban and maroon-orange robe with a large ornate gold-and-pink necklace, one hand raised in blessing, seated before a multi-armed deity murti behind it. In front, a black Shivalinga is dressed with a green silk cloth, an orange-and-white draped cloth, a fresh garland of white jasmine and orange marigolds, and a rudraksha-style bead garland. Golden lion-like pillars flank the shrine, and orange drapes frame the alcove. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2024-02-29A golden statue of a seated guru in a red and gold turban, wearing a gold-and-red shawl, layered gold and red beaded necklaces and a yellow-and-white flower garland, raises one hand in blessing in front of a pair of dark stone deity murtis seated under a gold arch. The taller black stone figure has four arms and a tall crown with white flowers, and the female figure beside him wears a maroon garment. Small oil lamps and white flowers are placed at the base of the shrine.Photo of a temple shrine with a black Shiva lingam at the centre, draped in a purple and blue cloth wrapped around its top, adorned with pink, red and yellow garlands and a dark rudraksha-style necklace of beads. Behind it stands a golden deity murti in a gilded arch, holding a trident and wearing a crown, with a second figure in green beside it. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a flame burns on the right. Flanking shrines hold dark stone deity figures in blue and red garments with garlands. A digital timestamp reads 12-Aug-2024 12:29:15 with Tamil Nadu and KAILA6 SEERAGAPA in the corner. No people are visible.2024-12-08Interior of a temple shrine with several deity murti dressed in silk and jewellery. Centre, a large black stone deity wrapped in a pink and green silk shawl with a silver necklace and a pink turban-style cloth on the head. To its right, a smaller gold-coloured figure wears an orange silk dhoti and layered silver necklaces, one hand raised. A purple and gold silk garment with jewelled necklaces hangs on a stand in front. To the left, a black Ganesha murti wears a gold crown and yellow silk, and a standing deity with a garland of pink and green flowers stands further back. A brass bowl holds offerings of red flowers and white items on a table. Gold-framed arches decorate the back wall. No people are visible.2021-01-21A photograph of a temple shrine with a golden seated statue in the foreground, wearing a yellow and green silk garment, a jewelled crown and layered gold and red-stone necklaces with pink flower garlands, raising its right hand in blessing. Behind it stand two dark-faced deity murtis under a golden arch with a blue backdrop: one holds a trident and wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, the other wears a red-and-gold ornate robe and a tall jewelled crown. Yellow marigold and white flower garlands drape the shrine, a brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped top stands in front, and brass lamps and a striped cloth hang at the sides. No physical people are visible.2024-09-10A golden temple shrine photographed head-on, showing a large golden statue seated on a throne, dressed in a yellow and green striped garment with a yellow-and-green fan-shaped backrest and a yellow turban, wearing a red-and-white flower garland. Behind it, a smaller figure in a leopard-patterned headdress and a female figure stand beside it against a painted backdrop of ornate temple columns hung with marigold and flower garlands. In front, a Shiva lingam draped with a colourful cloth, a silver trident-marked band, and a yellow-and-green flower garland sits within a golden arch. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2026-12-15Interior of a temple shrine with a golden arched niche framing a central deity murti pair in the back, garlanded in red, yellow and white flowers. In the foreground a large dark stone Shivalinga is adorned with a rudraksha mala, a brass or gold cover and a garland, set on an orange and cream cloth. Standing black stone murtis flank the shrine on both sides: the left figure wears a golden crown, rich gold-and-red garments and a flower garland; the right figure wears a pink and gold sari-style dress and a crown. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha pot, brass vessels and a small seated figure in yellow stand on the marble floor. No living people are visible.2024-07-28Photo of a temple shrine interior with a polished dark floor and golden-yellow walls. Several black stone deity murtis are dressed in silk garments and multicolour flower garlands. At the centre, a large golden kalasha-shaped vessel with a rudraksha mala draped around it sits on a white cloth with pink and green borders, surrounded by brass lamps and a small brass pot on a blue cloth. On the left a tall figure in a red-and-green brocade dhoti and crown stands beside a gilded arch; on the right a murti in an orange and yellow sari with a crown and pearl necklaces stands above a small offering tray. No living people are visible.Photograph of a temple shrine with a Shiva lingam draped in yellow and white marigold garlands and red roses, set behind a golden arched frame with maroon cloth backdrop. In front, a golden-yellow figure sits in a meditative pose with hands raised in a blessing gesture, wearing a red-and-yellow turban and rudraksha-style necklaces, sitting on a blue and red cloth-covered platform. Brass oil lamps burn on either side, and a table below holds a brass plate of kumkum, marigolds and red roses, a folded pink and gold cloth, a conch shell and brass bowls for puja offerings. No people are visible in the scene.2024-12-29