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A photograph of a shrine interior showing a black stone deity murti of a four-armed goddess, adorned with a silver crown, a silver necklace and a green and red silk sari. She stands within an ornate gold arch decorated with silver-trimmed panels and white and red garlands. Tall gold oil lamps with many lit wicks flank the shrine, and hanging brass lamps are suspended from the ceiling. Framed portraits of Sai Baba and another figure hang on the walls. In the foreground, a gold plate holds fruits and bananas, a small brass bell and a bowl, and a kneeling priest in a red turban and white garland stands at the lower left. Oil lamps and a kalasha-style offering are set on the floor before the deity.

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Feb 13 2022 sripuramFeb 13 2022 sripuramInterior shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne with a red backdrop, dressed in a gold and pink silk garment, jewelled necklaces, a crown and garlands of flowers. Tall gold multi-tiered oil lamps stand on both sides and hanging lamps are suspended from the ceiling. Framed portraits on the walls show a saint with white hair and a bearded figure in orange robes with a staff, along with two other framed portraits of saints. A small kneeling statue in red and gold cloth sits before the deity platform with brass vessels, flowers and lamps on a striped mat. No living people are visible.2022-01-01Jun 20 2022 sripuram2022-06-18A photograph of a temple shrine lit by many brass oil lamps along two tall lamp stands and an overhead lamp row. A black stone deity murti of a goddess sits on a gilded throne arch, wearing a crown, a red and gold sari-style garment, layered gold necklaces and a red floral garland. Framed portraits flank the shrine. In front, brass plates hold fruit, offerings and a small bell, a kalasha-like vessel and a red cloth lie on a low table, and a dark floor reflects the lamplight.Photograph of a shrine interior showing a black stone deity murti of Raja Rajeshwari seated on a golden throne arch, adorned with a crown, layered white and pink jewelry, flower garlands, and a blue and magenta silk sari. Brass lamps with multiple tiers, lit oil lamps, and offerings of red and white flowers surround the deity. Framed portraits of Sai Baba in red robes and a red-turbaned figure in dark robes hang on the dark wall. A small figure in an orange turban and white garland sits at the lower front edge, partially visible. Dark marble walls frame the scene.A photograph of a shrine interior with a black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, a teal and orange silk sari-style drape, and garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. Tall brass oil lamps (deepa stands) stand on both sides, with additional lamps hanging from a brass rod above, all lit. Framed portraits of a saint with raised hand and another figure hang on the dark walls. In the foreground a small brass or golden figure sits on a striped cloth, garlanded with white flowers, with brass puja vessels and small lamps before it. No living people are visible.2022-01-02A shrine interior with a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated on a blue and magenta cloth beneath a golden arch, decorated with green garlands, pink and white flowers, silver necklaces and a crown. Tall brass lamps with multiple tiers flank the shrine, and small oil lamps burn on the floor. A golden statue of a seated figure in a red garment and turban, wearing a white garland, sits before a red cloth with kalasha vessels, a conch shell and offerings. Framed portraits of Shirdi Sai Baba in red, a saint in saffron, and another figure in red hang on the wall.2022-04-02Interior shrine photograph showing a black deity murti of a goddess seated under a gold arched canopy, adorned with a silver crown, garlands of yellow and red flowers, a green and orange silk sari and silver ornaments. Tall brass lamps stand on both sides of the shrine, and a smaller brass lamp with a lit flame sits in front. A seated smaller figure in red and cream garments with a striped cushion and offerings in brass vessels rests at the base. Framed portraits hang on the walls, including one of a saint with a red headcloth and others in saffron robes. No living people are visible.2022-01-06Interior shrine photograph showing a dark-skinned deity murti. Below, a smaller seated figure in a red garment and silver necklace sits on a striped cushion before lit oil lamps. Tall brass lamp stands flank the shrine on both sides, and framed photographs hang on the walls, showing portraits of a bearded man in saffron-red clothes and an elderly woman in white. The floor is dark polished stone. No living people are visible.2022-01-06Interior shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara seated on a gilded throne-like altar with a red backdrop, wearing a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a green embroidered cloth and a gold-and-red sari-style garment, with garlands and flowers. Tall brass lamp stands and hanging oil lamps flank the altar. Framed portraits on the walls show a figure with white hair and a saffron-orange robe, and a figure in white with a flowing robe, alongside a Sai Baba-style portrait in red and a curly-haired figure in orange. In the foreground, a smaller seated figure in red and gold clothing sits on a striped cloth before brass trays with offerings, cups and an incense stick. No people are visible in the scene.2021-12-31Shrine photograph showing a black stone deity murti seated on a gold-framed throne, dressed in a green, yellow and teal silk sari with a red, orange and white garland and layered gold-toned necklaces. Tall brass multi-tiered oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. In front, a small figure in red and gold robes with a red headdress and folded hands sits beside a brass plate of offerings, a lit oil lamp, flowers and incense sticks. Framed portraits on the wall include a saint in orange robes with raised hand, a woman in white and a figure with curly dark hair in orange robes. The scene shows a puja arrangement with floral decorations.2022-02-04