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A photograph of a temple shrine doorway decorated with a strip of red, pink and multicoloured geometric bunting above. Inside, a dark deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a silver crown, a silver necklace, and a garland of red and yellow flowers, with a green-and-red sari-like garment. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) line both sides of the entrance, with a smaller seated figure in red and white dress with flower garlands before the shrine. Two gilded statues in red garments flank the doorway, and framed photographs hang on the dark wall inside. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a gold-framed shrine doorway in a temple sanctum. Inside, a black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara stands on a red-backed golden throne, wearing a tall crown, jewelled ornaments and a red and gold garment, with a flower garland. Two tall brass oil lamps stand on each side of the shrine, and a rows of hanging lamps and a red and yellow patterned valance decorate the top. Two small figures in orange and red garments stand as guardians on the yellow threshold, and a small figure sits in red before the deity. No people are visible in the scene.2021-12-31Photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated on a raised golden throne with a gold arched backdrop, adorned with a silver crown, jewelled necklaces, red and yellow flower garlands and a green and red silk sari. Tall gold multi-tiered oil lamps stand on both sides, with hanging lamps above and small lit oil lamps and flowers on the floor. Framed portraits flank the shrine, including one of a bearded man in red-and-white cloth and one of a smiling man in orange robes; no physical people are visible. Setting appears to be a puja room with dark maroon tiled walls.2022-01-21A photograph of a shrine interior lit by many oil lamps. At the centre sits a dark-complexioned deity murti seated within a gilded arch, adorned with a crown, a large necklace, a red and gold draped garment and flower garlands. Tall brass lamp stands with multiple lit wicks flank the shrine, and more lamps hang along a golden canopy above. In front, a small figure of a deity wears a white garland, and brass vessels, a plate of fruit and a tray of offerings sit on a low table. Framed pictures on the side walls are partly visible. No people are present.Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21Interior temple shrine photo centred on a black stone deity murti seated on a gilded arched throne, adorned with layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red beads, with a jewelled necklace and a crown-like headpiece. Brass oil lamps (deepa) stand tall on both sides and hang from the gold ceiling. Framed portraits of a saint with white hair and a bearded figure in orange line the wall; in front, a small brass figure of a seated devotee in red wears a garland, with brass puja vessels, flower offerings and a lit lamp on a low wooden stand. The setting is a gold-trimmed shrine with dark tiled walls.Feb 13 2022 sripuramA temple shrine with a dark murti seated on a golden throne, draped in red-and-white garlands of white and yellow flowers, with an ornate gold and white arch behind it. Brass oil lamps with multiple tiers stand on both sides and lit candles sit on the floor. Framed portraits of a saint with white hair and a bearded robed figure in saffron hang on the walls, and a small seated devotee in a red top with red-and-gold cloth sits near the lower altar. Gold-framed doorways flank the scene, and a red cloth lies in front of the throne.Jan 23 2022 sripuram2022-01-22Feb 13 2022 sripuramPhotograph of a shrine interior with a deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched niche, dressed in a red and gold garment and adorned with layered white and yellow flower garlands and a bead necklace. Tall brass lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine, and hanging brass lamps are suspended from the gold-coloured ceiling. Framed portraits on the walls show a figure in a red robe at left and a figure in orange at upper right, and a small orange-clad figure sits beneath the murti. Offerings in red cloth and a small plate of flowers lie on the altar in front, with lit oil lamps on the floor.A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a dark pedestal inside a shrine, adorned with a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, red and white flower garlands, and an orange silk sari with gold border. The murti is framed by a golden arch and decorated side panels covered in jewelled and embroidered designs. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side at the base, and small white petals lie on the floor.A shrine interior photographed through a gold-framed doorway. At the centre sits a dark deity murti of a goddess, adorned with white and gold jewellery, a red and gold sari-like drape, and a garland of flowers. A rainbow-coloured floral arch of red, yellow and green garlands frames the murti above it. Tall brass oil lamps with multiple tiers flank both sides, and small diya lamps are lit on the floor. In front of the goddess sits a smaller seated figure of a devotee-style statue wearing red, white garlands and a flower necklace on a cushion. Framed pictures hang on the dark walls. No living people are visible.2022-01-07