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Photograph of a temple shrine during the morning Palliezhchi ritual. At the centre, a covered deity murti or ritual object sits draped in a white cloth embroidered with pink, teal and multicoloured sequins and beaded trim, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace draped over it. Behind it are standing metal figures in red and green silk garments with white flower garlands. In the foreground, a golden altar edge holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, incense sticks in a brass holder, and a gold-rimmed tray with a green tray, red cloth, vibhuti and ritual items. Golden silk runners cover the altar. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine interior showing bronze and silver deity murtis with draped cloth, garlands and ornaments. In the upper left a silver elephant-headed Ganesha murti wears a red cloth and a white flower garland. Centre foreground stands a small bronze devotee figure with folded hands, a white garland and a red-and-gold lower garment. A white embroidered cloth with teal and pink embellishments and beaded strands covers a rounded object placed on a gilded throne-like base with ornate repoussé patterns. Right side shows another small bronze figure with a crown and white beads. Below, on a golden cloth, are a brass lamp, a small oil lamp with a flame, a brass vessel, a silver tray with a red cloth, a green-handled comb and brushes. A timestamp reads 22-Jul-2024 5:25:15 am and the word Palliyeluchi appears at the bottom right.2024-07-28A photograph of two golden deity figures standing on a wooden platform in a temple hall, beside a large cone-shaped draped cloth covered in cream fabric with sequins, pink and teal circular embroidery, and a multicolored beaded border with green edging. The left figure wears a maroon sash with gold border and a red tilak; the right figure wears a red and gold patterned sari and holds a small object. Behind them are purple and gold altar cloths and ornate shrines. A timestamp reads 24-Jul-2024 6:37:16 pm and a caption reads Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam_SSJP.2024-03-11A ritual altar display with two small deity murtis seated on a golden throne with an ornate arched backdrop, draped in a purple and gold cloth and framed by white and red flower garlands. The figures wear white and mint-green garments, rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, with one wearing a crown. In front stand a golden bowl, a brass cup holding incense sticks, a small silver bell, a white conch shell, and brass dishes of yellow turmeric and red kumkum powder. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a silver container sit at the edge of the altar. No people are visible.2013-12-07A photograph of a gilded wooden palanquin-style bed with carved lattice sides, draped in red cloth, used for the Palliyeluchi morning ritual. Two gold-coloured murti figures stand at the sides, one on the left in a red and gold dhoti-style garment and one on the right in a red and gold sari-style dress. At the centre a deity murti is covered by a white sequined cloth with pink, teal and green embroidered motifs. In front sit a brass tray with a lit oil lamp, incense sticks, a small brass lamp stand and a bowl of peanuts, plus a brass plate with kumkum and a red cloth on the right. Toothbrushes, a comb, a spray can and a plastic container lie on the cloth, and red bedding and folded cloths sit on a shelf behind. No people are visible.2024-03-11A 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.Photograph of a ritual scene with three metal murti figures on a wooden platform. The central figure is draped in a white fabric covered with sequins, mirror work and pink and green embroidered roundels, with a red bead garland around its neck and a pink flower at the top. To the left, a bronze-coloured figure wears a crown, a pearl necklace and a teal and gold garment, and holds a flower. To the right, another figure wears a crystal-studded crown, a white pearl and black necklace and a teal striped garment. A purple cloth and gold-draped altar are visible in the background, with a lit oil lamp on a shelf at right. Three figures are statues, not physical people, so no people are present.A temple shrine photographed indoors with a black Shivalinga centred at the back, draped in a maroon cloth and garlanded with yellow, orange and white flower strands. In front of it stand two figures: a deity murti on the left in a teal garment with orange and white garlands, and a statue on the right in red robes wearing a turban-style headpiece, beaded necklace and orange garland. Between them sits a green-draped object adorned with a gold ornament and flower garland. A brass bell, copper cup, lit oil lamp and incense stick rest on a metal tray in the foreground, with brass bowls around the shrine. A timestamp in the corner reads 09-Jun-2025 4:50:37 AM. No people are visible.2025-08-06December 06 20132013-12-06August 29 20122012-08-29Photograph 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.A photograph of a shrine set up for worship. A small gold-toned metal murti of a deity stands in a white cloth, draped with multiple strands of rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, and wearing a jewelled crown, in front of an ornate bronze arched backdrop. White and red flower garlands frame the scene, and magenta and gold cloths hang behind it. In the foreground a black oil lamp with a visible flame sits beside brass vessels, a steel container and a brass kalasha, with red cloth and offerings on the altar. No people are visible.2013-12-07September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copies