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Photograph of a temple puja setup with no people visible. A silver-bodied seated murti in an orange and gold garment, draped with a white cloth and a large pearl and bead necklace, sits on a gold-bordered platform behind lit brass lamps. In front, a pair of silver padukas or footwear-shaped objects sit on a pink and gold brocade cushion, decorated with red roses. A grey cloth holds a brass tray with a small lingam, rose petals, bowls of kumkum and turmeric, a lit oil lamp, and incense sticks. A large brass vessel filled with red rose petals and a brass pooja tray with a bell and small containers sit in the foreground. A timestamp reads 20-Jun-2024 6:53:01 am.

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KAILASA SHYAMALAPEETA SARVAJNAPEETAM On 20/6/2024A photograph of a puja setup in a temple shrine. A silver deity murti in an orange and gold garment, with pearl necklaces and a white head cloth, is seated on a gold-bordered throne behind brass lamps. In front, two silver linga-shaped murtis rest on a red and gold brocade cloth over a purple striped cloth. A grey cloth holds brass plates of red rose petals, turmeric and kumkum, rudraksha beads, a small lamp, incense sticks giving off smoke, and a brass kalasha. Brass vessels and a bowl of red roses sit in the foreground. A green timestamp reads 20-Jun-2024.A photograph of a temple puja setup with no people present. In the foreground, a grey cloth covers a low wooden platform holding brass bowls of vermilion, turmeric, sandalwood paste and rice, a plate of pink and red rose petals, a conch shell, a dates dish, a heap of rudraksha beads, a lit oil lamp, and an incense stick in a brass holder. Behind it, a red and gold cushion supports two silver vessels with red roses between them. A wicker basket of pink and red roses sits in the lower foreground. Further back, a silver-grey seated deity murti wears an orange and gold garment and a white turban, flanked by brass lamps and gold-bordered orange and green cloth on a golden dais. Other figurines of deities are visible in the background.2024-07-10A photograph of a temple puja arrangement with no people visible. In the foreground a grey cloth with gold border holds brass bowls of flowers, yellow powder, red kumkum, fruit, a brass lamp with a lit oil lamp, a metal cup with spoon, and a sandalwood-coloured paste in a bowl, with scattered pink petals. A stick of incense stands in a holder beside the lamp. Behind, a red and gold brocade cushion supports silver trays holding small silver vessels and pink roses. Beyond, a gold-draped throne-like seat sits in front of a deity murti wrapped in orange and gold cloth and decorated with white pearl ornaments. Purple cloth covers the floor and brass lamps stand at the sides. The timestamp reads 18-Jun-2024 6:55:49 am.2024-07-10A temple shrine interior with no people present. In the foreground, a pair of silver padukas (sandals) rests on a red and gold brocade cloth on a purple-and-green striped mat, flanked by brass lion figurines. Brass plates hold lamps, turmeric, kumkum, vibhuti and flowers in small bowls, set for puja. Behind, a gold-draped altar holds a black stone murti of a deity adorned with a white cloth on the head, a beaded necklace and an orange garment, with brass oil lamps on either side and a richly decorated altar with painted figures above. Timestamp reads 23-Jun-2024 6:51:35 pm.A photograph of a temple puja arrangement on a purple cloth with a grey runner edged in gold zari. In the centre, a cushion draped in pink and gold brocade with peacock motifs supports two silver vessels with a pink rose. Brass bowls hold rose petals, turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood paste and dates, alongside a brass bell, a small conch, a lit oil lamp, incense sticks and a tray of rudraksha beads. In the foreground a brass tray overflows with fresh red and pink roses. Gold-embroidered draperies and brass lamps stand in the background. No people are visible.2024-11-25A photograph of a puja setup with no people visible. On a purple striped cloth sits a padapooja arrangement: a pair of silver sandal-shaped padukas (sacred footprints) on an orange and gold brocade cushion decorated with pink flowers. Brass lamps and a white conch stand on a green cloth behind. In the foreground, a grey cloth holds brass plates and bowls of pink petals, vermilion, turmeric, a lit oil lamp, a conch, incense sticks and rudraksha beads. A brass vessel of pink and yellow flowers and a brass aarti plate with white and red powders sit on a gold cloth below. A timestamp reads 27-Jun-2024 6:55:02 am.A photograph of a puja arrangement on a purple and teal striped cloth. Two silver sandal-shaped padukas rest on a red and gold brocade cushion on a low stand, decorated with red roses. Below, a grey silk cloth holds brass plates of red flowers, small brass bowls of kumkum, turmeric, vibhuti and rice, a lit oil lamp, a conch shell, a plate of rudraksha beads and an incense stick. Brass trays in the foreground hold rose petals, a bell, a bowl of white powder and a spoon. Three brass oil lamps stand on a platform behind under gold and orange draped fabric. No people are visible.2024-05-13Photograph of a puja arrangement with no people visible. A gold and red brocade cushioned seat sits on a purple cloth with green stripes, topped by a silver tray holding two small silver vessels and a pink rose. In front, a grey silk cloth holds brass bowls of powders, a brass bell, a small brass lamp with a flame, incense sticks in a holder, dates, rose petals and a brass plate, with a large brass tray of red roses in the foreground. Gold-coloured draped fabric and three brass lamps stand in the background. A timestamp reads 19-Jun-2024 6:55:07 am.2024-11-25Overhead photo of a ritual setup on a purple striped cloth, with no people visible. Two silver padukas (sandals) rest on a red and gold brocade cloth at the top, decorated with red flowers. Below, on a grey cloth with gold border, brass and copper bowls hold red rose petals, vermilion, turmeric, kumkum, fruit and nuts, with a lit oil lamp, a small bell, a brass pot and a conch-shaped vessel. A brass tray holds white powder and red kumkum, and an octagonal brass container is filled with rose petals. Three brass lamps stand at the top edge. A timestamp reads 26-Jun-2024 7:00:45 am.Overhead photo of a temple puja setup on a purple cloth with teal stripes. Two silver padukas (sacred footwear) sit on a gold-and-red brocade cushion, decorated with red flowers. Below are brass plates of rose petals, a small oil lamp, turmeric and kumkum in bowls, rudraksha beads on a plate, a conch shell, a brass bell, and a brass aarti lamp. Brass and gold ritual vessels are on the floor below, with a brass plate holding white powder and a red powder. Gold throne-style cloths and oil lamps appear in the background. No people are visible.2024-09-07A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-ornamented backdrop holding several deity murtis garlanded with white and red flowers, including a central figure in a tall crown. In the centre foreground sits a dark metal murti wearing an orange garment and a beaded necklace, flanked by brass lamps. In front lies a purple cloth with a green-draped stand bearing silver padukas decorated with pink flowers, and a tray of flowers, kumkum, a lit oil lamp and small brass vessels for a padapuja and pooja setup. Brass plates of petals and offerings sit in the lower foreground. No living people are visible.2024-02-08