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A 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.

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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 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.2024-07-28Photograph 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.2024-03-11A photograph of three bronze-toned murti figures placed on a flat wooden surface in an indoor hall. The left figure is a standing male murti in an orange-yellow dhoti with a gold border, wearing a pearl and green-stone garland and a jewelled crown with a red stone. The centre is a headless seated murti draped in a yellow-gold silk cloth with a floral pattern, wearing a red bead mala and a yellow flower at its neck. The right figure is a standing female murti in a gold-yellow sari with pearl strands, a jewelled crown and a yellow flower in hand. Purple and gold cloths and other murtis are visible in the background. A timestamp reads 15-Aug-2024 6:25:32 pm and an overlay reads Bhoga moorthies Abhishekam.Three small metal murtis stand on a gold-coloured tray before a white marble floor, with colourful altar decorations blurred behind them. The murti on the left, with a raised hand, wears a teal and green striped silk garment with gold border, a jewelled crown and pearl and stone necklaces. The central figure is a covered form draped in the same teal striped silk, with a gold border and a beaded necklace. The murti on the right holds an object in one hand, wears a jewelled headdress, a gold pendant and beaded garlands over a gold-and-teal garment. There are no physical people visible. A green timestamp reads 28-Jun-2024 6:56:09 pm and a caption reads Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam _SSJP.Photograph of ritual figures on a gold-coloured platform for abhishekam. Two brass-toned standing murtis flank a central object draped in magenta silk with a green-and-gold border. The left figure wears a red-and-gold garment, a red bead mala, and a jewelled crown, with a green leaf in its raised hand. The right figure wears a gold-brocade garment, a jewelled crown, and a green leaf. The central object wears a white pearl-bead necklace and a gold jewelled ornament, with green leaves placed on top. No people are visible.2024-04-08A photograph of a temple worship arrangement on a carved golden wooden stand. Two small metal deity figures, one in yellow dress with a crown and pearl garland and one in red and gold dress, flank a large bundle of yellow silk draped over a central offering with a red bead garland and green leaves. Brass trays hold a bell, a lamp, incense sticks, turmeric, kumkum, sweets in a steel bowl, a plate of salt, and a matchbox. Behind, a gilded shrine holds deity murti and a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" on the wall. No people are visible.2024-04-08Three bronze-toned metal murtis stand on a golden tray on a stone floor for an abhishekam. The left figure, shown with raised hand, wears a yellow-orange dhoti with gold border, a white pearl mala, and a jeweled crown. The right figure wears a royal blue silk garment with gold floral motifs, layered gold necklaces, a white bead mala, and an ornate jeweled crown. The central object is a large round form draped in blue silk with a gold-bordered red cloth, adorned with red bead necklaces and a gold belt. Behind, other altars with purple, green and gold cloths are visible. A timestamp reads 01-Aug-2024.2024-01-08Photograph of a golden-toned ritual arrangement on a gold-covered platform in a temple hall. Centre: a blue silk-draped sacred form with a red-and-gold border, wearing a gold-bead necklace with green and red gems and a pearl-and-gold crown-like top. Left: a gold statue of a standing male figure with raised right hand, wearing a red-and-gold dhoti-style cloth, a crown with red stone and a garland. Right: a gold statue of a standing female figure in a blue patterned sari with gold flowers, holding a lamp-like object, wearing a crown and beaded necklaces. Behind are gilded shrine figures and draped yellow and purple cloths. Statues only; no physical people visible.2024-01-07A photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a gold-coloured platform in a temple hall with a white marble floor. The left figure is a standing male murti with a jeweled crown, a multi-strand pearl and stone necklace, and a green striped garment with gold border. The centre is a draped cylindrical base in teal and brown striped silk with a gold necklace and a small carved head on top. The right figure is a standing female murti with a jewelled headdress, a gold pendant necklace, a pearl garland and a cream and teal garment, holding an object in one hand. Blurred coloured cloths and offerings sit in the background. Green timestamp text reads 28-Jun-2024 6:54:51 pm, Bhoga Moorthies Abhishekam _SSJP.A photograph of a temple shrine dressed for alankaram. In the foreground a green silk cloth with sequins, jewelled brooches and a red flower covers a sacred object. Behind it are small bronze and brass deity figures: a central four-armed figure in a green garment with garlands, flanked by figures in brown and magenta, all with yellow flowers. Brass lamps or plates sit on a purple brocade cloth, and large deity murti wear green and gold garments with heavy gold necklaces against a yellow silk backdrop. No people are visible.2021-04-03A photograph of three metal deity murtis on a gold-coloured wooden platform in a temple hall with a polished white floor. The figure on the left stands with one hand raised in blessing and wears a crown, a pearl and jewel necklace and a teal and gold patterned garment. The central figure is a covered kalasha-like form draped in teal striped silk with a gold brocade border and a gold bead necklace. The figure on the right holds a small object and wears a jewelled crown, a bead necklace and a cream garment with a teal border. Behind them are golden shrines and altars with deity images, a seated figure in orange, and purple and pink cloths. No people are visible.