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A photograph of a temple shrine during a morning ritual. Several metal deity murtis stand in front of a gilded arch: at left, an elephant-headed Ganesha in red garments and a garland; at centre-left, a female deity in green and gold with a crown, garlands and a yellow cloth; at centre, a standing deity in white with a tall crown and garlands; at right, a deity in blue with a garland. In the foreground, a seated silver-coloured figure wearing an orange-gold silk cloth, a white head wrap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and red and white garlands sits before brass plates holding a lamp, vermilion, sacred ash and small items. Brass bowls and a flower arrangement are arranged on the shrine.

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A photograph of a temple shrine with a gold-framed arch behind a tiered gilded platform. Central deity murti in white and gold ornaments sits beside a female figure in green and pink sari with garlands, a seated Ganesha murti on the left, a female figure in blue with white garlands on the right, and a dark stone-like figure in orange cloth and rudraksha-style beads seated at the front. A purple cloth covers the floor, with a green-draped pedestal holding two silver padukas decorated with pink flowers. Brass lamps, a small oil lamp burning, bowls of flowers, a conch shell and brass vessels are arranged for pooja. No physical people are visible; the figures are murtis and statues.2024-05-08Photograph of a gilded temple shrine with multiple deity murtis in front of an ornate golden backdrop. Central figures include a four-armed deity murti draped in marigold garlands, flanked by a richly dressed female murti in a green and pink sari and a male murti in blue with garlands; a small Ganesha murti in red sits at left. In the foreground, a seated silver-toned murti wearing an orange cloth, white turban and beaded necklace sits on a golden-yellow cushion before brass lamps. A pair of silver paduka sandals rests on a red and gold cloth cushion on a purple striped floor cloth, with a brass aarti plate holding bananas, a lit oil lamp and incense sticks nearby. A brass lion statue and a tall brass lamp stand stand at right. No living people are visible. The timestamp reads 20-Jun-2024 5:54:54 pm. +1 copiesA photograph of a gold-ornamented temple shrine holding a group of metal murti figures on a gilded platform draped with orange and green cloth. Central seated figure wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, a white turban, and a pearl and rudraksha-style mala; a Ganesha figure in a red cloth and garland stands at left, and a female deity in green and red sits at upper left. Brass lamps flank the central figure, and in the foreground a red-and-gold cushion holds a pair of metal paduka sandals decorated with flowers, beside a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, kumkum and vibhuti. No people are visible; the purple and green cloth covers the floor. A timestamp reads 27-Jun-2024 6:41:33 pm.A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded backdrop and a tiered golden platform draped in orange and green cloth. Multiple deity murtis stand on the platform, including a figure with a crown and a female figure in green and red, along with a red and gold Ganesha figure at left and a dark stone murti wearing white and orange garments with a rudraksha-style bead necklace seated in front. On a purple cloth in the foreground, a red and gold cushion holds a pair of metal footprint-style padukas strewn with pink petals, flanked by brass plates of flowers, kumkum, turmeric, offerings and a lit oil lamp, with conch shells and a brass bell. Brass lamps and a golden lion stand at the sides. A digital timestamp reads 07-Jul-2024 7:01:21 am.2024-06-07Photo of a temple shrine with a gilded backdrop and deity murtis. A seated black stone figure wearing an orange-and-gold cloth, a white turban-like cloth, and a beaded necklace is the central image, with a pair of silver padukas (sacred feet) on a red and gold cloth in front. Brass bowls holding turmeric, kumkum, rice and other offerings sit on a brass tray, with a brass bell and a small oil lamp on a purple and green cloth. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides. Standing and seated murtis in green, pink and white clothing and garlands occupy the gilded back platform. No people are visible.2024-11-25A photograph of a gold-decorated temple shrine with several deity murtis under an ornate golden arch and a gilded canopy of hanging brass lamps. Central figures wear white and gold cloth, garlands and beaded necklaces. A small Ganesha murti in red sits to the left, with a figure in a green and pink sari-like dress to the upper left. A dark stone-like murti with a white cloth on its head sits on a raised golden platform draped in gold and green cloth. Before the shrine, a red and gold cushion holds a pair of silver sandals, with a brass plate bearing a lit oil lamp, a bell, kumkum, turmeric and flower petals on a purple striped cloth. The timestamp reads 22-Jun-2024 6:10:57 pm. No physical people are visible.A 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.2024-02-08A photograph of a temple shrine during Padapooja and Paramashiva Pooja, with no physical people visible. Gilded arches frame a central dark metal murti of a seated figure with a white turban, rudraksha-style beads and an orange cloth, flanked by painted and gilded deity figures garlanded with white and red flowers. Before the shrine, a purple cloth holds brass lamps, brass kalashas, a plate of pink flowers, bowls of offerings and a lit oil lamp on a grey tray, with a green-bordered cloth-covered seat and a pair of silver padukas topped with pink flowers. Brass trays sit in the foreground, with a timestamp reading 11-Aug-2024 8:03:42 am and the caption Padapooja And Paramashiva Pooja_SSJP.2024-11-08A photograph of a temple shrine with a large gilded backdrop and tall brass lamp stands flanking the scene. Several deity murtis are arranged on a gold-trimmed platform, including a figure in green and red with a garland, a central murti in white with a tall crown and red garland, and figures in blue with garlands. A dark stone or metal murti in orange and white garments with a rudraksha-style necklace sits at the front, with a white conch-like object placed before it. Below, on a purple cloth, lies a green-draped stand holding a pair of silver padukas, surrounded by brass plates and bowls with flowers, fruit, sweets, a lit oil lamp and a conch. No living people are visible.A photo of a golden shrine niche holding a group of deity murtis and a central seated statue. A dark-faced statue in orange and white robes with a white head cloth and a large bead necklace sits at the centre of the lower platform. Behind it, larger figures include a figure in green and gold with a tall headdress and garland, a central figure in white with a tall crown and garland, and a figure in blue with garlands; a small Ganesha figure appears at left. Below, a purple cloth holds a green cushion with silver sandals and a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, vermilion, turmeric, a small silver vessel and other puja items. A pink timestamp reads 13-Aug-2024 10:55:15 am Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam SSJP. No physical people are visible.A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gilded ornate backdrop with a central deity murti flanked by goddess and other sculpted figures, garlanded, with a seated black stone figure in orange and gold silk draped on a golden platform. A kalasha-like brass lamp stand and brass oil lamps sit before it, with a bell, a brass puja plate with a small flame, a silver vessel, and silver padukas on a red and gold cushion on a purple cloth. Visible timestamp reads 17-Jun-2024 11:28:19 am. No living people are visible.2024-11-25Photograph of a temple shrine set up for padapooja and Paramashiva pooja. A gilded arch with gold lamp stands frames a raised golden platform holding deity murtis draped in garlands, including a central figure in a crown and a seated figure in a red-and-gold sari-like cloth. In front, a seated figure wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and a large beaded mala sits on a small dark seat, in front of a green-covered platform with flower-decorated padukas. Brass plates hold pooja items, flowers, a lit oil lamp, and kumkum. Golden lion statues flank the purple-and-green cloth. A timestamp in the corner reads 31-Jul-2024 8:09:36 am Padapooja And Paramashiva Pooja_SSJP.