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A photograph of a Saraswati deity murti seated on a red and orange cloth, adorned with silver and jeweled ornaments, a crown, garlands and a veena held across its lap. Oil lamps glow around its base, with a brass lamp stand behind. In front, a decorated ornament or costume is laid on a brass tray with yellow flower petals, and a plate of yellow and white flowers sits at the right. At the lower left, a person's hand wearing glass bangles holds an open printed booklet. No people are shown in the main view beyond the partially visible hand and arm.

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Photograph of a Saraswati puja set-up on a gold-and-orange cloth. A metal murti of goddess Saraswati, decorated with jewelled ornaments, red flowers, a golden crown and a veena held across her body, sits behind a brass sri yantra-style meru pedestal. Lit oil lamps and a brass lamp stand in front, with brass plates of yellow and white flowers, red roses, and a small Ganesha figurine nearby. Only partial hands of a person in a yellow garment are visible holding an open book at the left edge. No full people are shown.2020-10-23Photograph of a temple puja setting with decorated deity murti and ritual offerings. In the foreground a dark-stone deity figure wears a red and gold sari-style drape, a heavy gold and gem-studded necklace with a large red stone, and a yellow marigold garland. Behind it a second deity murti in a green silk drape is adorned with silver and jewelled ornaments and a crown-like headpiece. Trays of white flowers, yellow marigolds and pink petals lie on a red lace cloth, beside a small brass figure of Ganesha on a wooden stand and brass oil lamps. Other deities in gold and red garments stand in the background. No physical people are visible.2021-04-16KAILASA SINGAPORE on 10/20/20202020-10-20A temple shrine scene showing multiple deity murtis dressed in silk garments and ornate jewellery. On the right, a seated deity murti in a red and gold sari with a crown and long garlands sits on a carved wooden throne with a red backdrop. In the centre, smaller murtis in yellow and red garments stand on a multicoloured brocade cloth, with flower offerings and brass plates. Left foreground, a murti draped in orange and red fabric with gold necklaces sits beside a red-and-gold clad murti on a brass tray with a red flower. Brass oil lamps stand at the right edge on a red rug. No people are visible.2021-10-05Feb 5 2022 sripuram2022-02-05Photograph of a temple shrine with deity murtis adorned for worship. In the foreground, two green-draped deity figures wear layered gold and jewelled necklaces, with purple orchids and yellow flowers tucked into their decorations. Behind them, a row of larger figures in gold and yellow silk stands on an orange-draped altar, with smaller brass-and-silver murtis holding flowers. On the right, a figure in a red and green garment sits within an ornate golden arched throne and holds a lotus-like ritual object, wearing pearl and gold garlands. A tall brass lamp stands at the right edge, and a brass vessel with yellow flowers sits in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2021-11-30A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate bronze throne with a carved arched back and a red velvet cushion. The murti wears a jeweled crown, a silver and gemstone necklace, and a bright yellow marigold garland, with red roses and white flowers arranged around it. In front, a brass tray holds a second draped and embellished murti in orange and gold fabric with red roses scattered over it. Nearby stand a brass bell, brass bowls with kumkum, a bowl of milk with rose petals, and a striped textile floor covering. No people are visible.2023-02-02Photograph of an altar display with decorated deity murtis and no visible people. Several figures are dressed in embellished silk garments of green, red and gold with jewelled necklaces and ornate crowns. Marigold and rose offerings are placed on a purple brocade-covered table and on brass trays. Two tall brass oil lamps stand at the right beside a red and gold throne-like seat. A kalasha-like silver vessel sits at the lower centre. The setting is a temple-style shrine with gold-embroidered cloth backdrops and patterned rugs.2021-04-13Photo of a temple puja for a Saraswati deity murti seated on a gilded throne with a crown, a veena in its hands, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. A priest with bare arms and a wrist thread holds a lit oil lamp or flame toward the deity. Golden oil lamps stand on both sides, a red and gold embroidered cloth backs the throne, and a brass plate with flowers, a small Ganesha figure and offerings sits in front on a green cloth.2022-02-05Altar shrine with deity murtis decorated for worship. Foreground shows two draped metal forms, one in red-orange silk with jasmine garlands and gold ornaments, the other in orange-red with beaded necklaces and flower garlands, resting on a tray. Centre has a green brocade cloth with brass oil lamps, small brass dishes of offerings and red roses, and small golden figures in red and green dress with flower garlands. Right side shows a seated goddess murti in gold-green sari with garlands of white flowers and red roses, holding a lotus. Background has yellow silk draping and a brass oil lamp stand. No people are visible.2021-10-12A temple shrine photographed indoors with no people present. In the foreground, two white cloth-draped deity forms are adorned with heavy gold necklaces and jewelled collars, one with a red flower on its head. Behind them, a green-draped altar holds small brass and gold metal figures of deities, one green-skinned with a crown and one in red, with a flower offering and brass plates. On the right, a seated deity murti in a golden arched throne wears a crown, white and red embroidered garments and a jewelled necklace. Yellow silk drapes frame the shrine, with brass oil lamps and lamp stands on the right and a red and gold carpet on the floor.2021-07-06A photograph of a Saraswati deity murti seated on a golden throne within a decorated shrine, holding a veena. The figure wears a silver crown, white flower garlands, and a pink and gold sari with red flower garlands draped over it. Behind is a gold ornate arch and a red fabric backdrop with gold motifs. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on both sides, and a plate of pink and white flower petals sits in front, with brass puja vessels and a silver bowl on a cloth. At the left edge, a person in orange clothing performs puja. The setting suggests a saraswathi devi puja.2022-02-05