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A photograph of a ritual in a gilded temple hall. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti and white headcloth stands at the left edge, arm extended toward a small oil lamp burning on the floor. Seven women sit in a row facing a decorated deity murti at the centre, their palms pressed together in prayer. They wear saris and salwar-style dresses in pink, teal, blue, red, orange and magenta, with gold necklaces and bangles. The murti is draped in a large garland of white and multicoloured flowers and wears a crown. Ornate gold pillars, a carved gold canopy and flower garlands frame the scene.

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A photograph inside a temple hall with gilded carved pillars and an ornate golden arch. A standing deity murti in a red and gold sari with a crown is draped in a large garland of mixed flowers in red, yellow, white and green. In front, a row of about seven women in saris sit with palms pressed together in prayer during a puja. On the left, a shirtless male priest in a white dhoti with a white head cloth holds a lit oil lamp. A black stone shivalinga sits in the foreground, and a tiered heap of flower garlands stands beside the deity. Women wear colourful saris in pink, blue, orange, red and purple, along with gold necklaces and bangles.A temple hall with ornate golden carved woodwork shows a Suhasini puja ritual. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border stands at center, hands folded, with a white cloth over his head, facing a deity murti decorated with a multicolour garland of yellow, white and red flowers and a crown. Women in colourful silk saris sit in a row on the left and right, hands pressed together in prayer: a woman in purple, one in pink and blue, one in red and gold, one in orange, and one in pink with a gold necklace. Brass lamps and offerings sit on a low table before the deity, and a woman in a dark garment is partly visible in the foreground.A photograph inside a richly carved golden temple hall during a puja. A bare-backed priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white and orange head cloth stands at left, back to the camera, facing a central deity murti draped in a large garland of red, white and green flowers. Before the deity sits a black stone shivalinga-like altar form with offerings. Rows of women in saris sit on red carpet at both sides, wearing gold necklaces and garlands: a woman in blue and gold, one in magenta, a woman in red and gold bowing with hands folded, and a seated woman in pink and gold. A small girl in a pink outfit sits among them. Pillars and gilded carvings frame the hall.A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall at KAILASA Hyderabad during a Suhasini puja. Several women in colourful silk saris sit in a row on red mats, including a woman in blue and purple, one in teal, one in pink, one in red and orange, and one in magenta and gold, each wearing gold necklaces and bangles. A priest in white ritual dress with a white head covering kneels at the left edge near a brass plate of offerings. In front stands a large deity murti adorned with a garland of white and multicolour flowers and a red sash, with a golden crown, and a black Shiva lingam sits on a red platform in the foreground. Ornate gold pillars and carved arches frame the hall, and a small KAILASA Hyderabad sign is visible near the murti.A photograph inside an ornate golden temple hall where a row of women in silk saris sits seated on a red carpet before a deity murti draped in a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. The deity stands in a red garment with a golden crown and a sacred black stone lingam with offerings of fruit on a plate in front. Women wear garlands of white beads, gold necklaces and bangles; their saris are purple, teal, blue, pink, red and orange-yellow. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and cloth is partly visible. Decorated golden pillars, carved arches and small oil lamps frame the scene.A group of women in silk saris sits in a row on a red carpet inside an ornate gold-toned temple hall before a large deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a crown, garlanded with a wide multicolour flower garland in red, yellow and white. Women in purple, teal, pink, blue, red and yellow saris wear layered necklaces and pendants. Some hold small items near the front. A black stone sculpture stands in the foreground and a small plate of offerings lies at the base of the murti. Gilded pillars and carved arches frame the scene, with a small display of religious items on the left.A temple ritual photograph inside a gold-accented shrine hall. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, holding a brass plate. Four women sit on the floor in front, wearing saris and gold necklaces: one in red, one in orange-yellow, one in red with gold border, and one in pink with gold border, all with bangles. Behind them stands a deity murti in red garment with a crown, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a tall cylindrical stack of colourful flowers. A brass offering tray with fruit sits at the women's feet. Gold pillars and carved ornamentation surround the scene.A photograph inside a gilded temple hall at KAILASA Hyderabad during a Suhasini puja. A standing deity murti in red and gold clothing, crowned and garlanded with a large multicolour flower garland, is the centre of the scene. In front, a row of about ten women in colourful silk saris (pink, blue, red, orange, magenta) sit on a red carpet, many wearing gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas. A kalasha-like offering plate with flowers and fruit sits on a red cloth before the murti, and a black stone object stands in the foreground. A priest in white dhoti and a white head covering stands at the left edge. Ornate golden pillars and carved arches frame the shrine.A group photograph inside a gold-trimmed temple hall at a KAILASA ritual. A large deity murti stands at centre, adorned with a garland of white and multicolored flowers, a red and gold sari-like drape, and a golden crown. Two standing women in purple and pink saris press their palms together before the murti, one holding a multicolored flower garland. Before the murti, a red-draped altar holds offerings and a small brass lamp. Around the front, a row of women sit on a red floor covered with yellow flower petals, wearing silk saris in pink, blue, red, orange and yellow, with gold necklaces and bangles. In the foreground a dark stone figure with a rudraksha-style bead strand is partly visible. Ornate gold pillars frame the scene.A group of women in silk saris sits in a row on a red-carpeted temple floor, seated before a large deity murti draped with a multicoloured garland and a golden crown. The women wear necklaces and gold pendants, and many raise a hand in greeting or blessing. Their saris include blue, pink, red, orange and purple tones. In front of the murti are a plate of offerings and scattered yellow flower petals. The ornate golden temple interior has carved pillars and a shrine on the right, with a seated black stone figure in the foreground. This looks like a puja with women volunteers.A group of women in colourful silk saris sits on a red-carpeted temple floor before a golden deity murti of a goddess with a tall crown and red sari, garlanded with a large flower arch in red, white and orange. Two young girls in a purple top and an orange-pink top stand beside the murti with hands folded in namaskar. Women wear gold necklaces and bangles, in pink, teal, blue, orange, magenta and red saris. Flower garlands, a brass kalasha-style offering plate with fruit and flowers, and a tray with a small tulsi-like arrangement lie before the goddess. Gold temple pillars, carved wooden panels and a decorated shrine frame the scene. A dark stone figure is partly visible in the foreground. This is a puja gathering for a Suhasini puja ritual.A group of women in silk saris sit in a row on a red cloth covered with scattered yellow petals, posing for a group photograph in a gold-trimmed temple hall. Behind them stands a deity murti decorated with a large floral garland of red, orange and white flowers, with a crown and a gold necklace. Two women in the center stand with palms pressed together in anjali. The women wear gold necklaces and bangles in varied saris: purple and teal, pink and orange, blue and gold, and yellow with red. A small brass tray of fruit and offerings sits on the floor in front, and a dark stone statue is partly visible in the lower right. The setting appears to be a puja ritual.