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A golden statue of a seated male figure is covered in white cooked rice (annabishekam) with green leafy vegetables and greens arranged over the body and head, and a rice-covered white turban-like crown. The statue has a red tilak on its forehead and raised hand gestures. Behind it stands a golden deity murti in a gilded arch with a yellow and green garment and a white and red flower garland, and a dark red curtain. Gilded carved pillars frame the scene on both sides, and a copper plate sits at the lower right. No living people are visible.

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A golden statue of a seated figure in an ornate gilded shrine is decorated for an annabhishekam. The figure wears a white cloth wrapped in a tall white and pink turban topped with green leaves, and a tilak on the forehead. Its body is covered with a thick layer of cooked white rice, with green leafy vegetables, bok choy and long celery-like stalks attached across the chest and arms. Bunches of green stalks lie at the base in front, and a copper plate sits on the right. Behind the statue, a deity murti in a yellow and green garment stands among garlands of orange, pink and white flowers, flanked by carved gold pillars and red curtains. No physical people are visible.2024-02-13Indoor shrine photograph of a golden statue of a seated deity figure in an ornate gilded arch with red draped curtains. The central seated figure is covered in white rice or grain and decorated with green leaves, cucumber-like vegetables and stalks, with a white and pink turban and a red tilak on the forehead, sitting on a white cloth. Behind it stand two gold-toned figures: a male figure wearing an orange and green turban and a female figure in a green and yellow sari with gold border, both garlanded with orange, yellow and red flowers. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the lower right, and gold carved pillars frame the scene. This depicts the aippasi annabishekam, a rice-offering ritual over a deity murti, with no physical people visible.2024-02-13A priest with a bare back and white dhoti with gold border, wearing a white turban and rudraksha mala, applies white paste to the chest of a golden-bronze statue. The statue wears a white and green turban with a green fan-shaped ornament, layered jeweled necklaces, and garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds. Behind it stand ornate gold and jeweled backdrops and a red curtain, indicating a temple or ritual setting.2025-07-02January 24 20242024-01-24Jan 3 2023 sripuram2023-01-03 +1 copiesTwo gilded statues stand within an ornate golden arch framed by a deep red velvet backdrop. The taller standing figure wears a red and white turban with a jewelled ornament, blue and red garments, a white dhoti-style lower cloth, a red shoulder shawl and heavy gold necklaces set with red and green stones. Its right hand raises a jewelled ceremonial staff topped with a decorative emblem, and its left hand extends outward. Below, a smaller seated figure wears a red turban and gold necklace, holding a similar jewelled staff and a flag-like banner. Both are deity murti or statues, not physical people.2024-01-24A golden metal murti of a deity stands in front of an ornate gilded arch decorated with red flower garlands. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a peacock feather, a blue turban-like cloth, a tilak on the forehead, layered silver and gem-set necklaces, and a yellow dhoti with blue drapery. A long green tulsi garland hangs across the chest. The raised right hand shows the abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open at the side, with a yellow flower at the feet. No living people are visible.2024-08-29Photo 99179302022-07-13 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 4/5/20212021-04-05A seated statue of a figure in a bright green turban and green dhoti-style garment with gold trim, draped over white satin cloth, adorned with white and red flower garlands, a gold necklace and armband. The figure holds a pink flower in one raised hand and rests the other open hand on the knee. It sits on a red cushioned throne before a gold arched frame with potted green plants at the sides. This is a statue, not a living person, and the sculpted figure is shown in a devotional setting.2024-01-03November 15 20122012-11-15December 28 2021 sripuram2021-12-28