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A Shiva lingam in a granite shrine is dressed for worship, with a maroon cloth draped over it and a silver-and-gold ornamental face or crest decorating the front. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses hang around it, and red roses and white blossoms are scattered on the stone platform. Behind it stands a large gold-toned arched frame with ornate floral carving. To the left a brass trident with a bell and black beaded mala hangs, and two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the shrine. A maroon and gold-bordered decorated cloth arches over the top. No people are visible.

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A photo of a Shiva deity murti seated in a shrine niche before a gold arched backdrop with a carved crown-like top. The murti wears a maroon cloth, a red and white flower crown, a large yellow marigold garland, red roses and white flowers, and an ornate jewelled chest ornament. Gold trident and damaru-style emblems with rudraksha mala hang on the left. Two brass oil lamps burn on either side, and red roses and white flowers are scattered on the floor, with an offering pot draped in red cloth in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2022-01-24A photograph of a Shiva lingam deity murti installed in a shrine niche with grey stone walls and a gold arched backdrop. The lingam is draped in a maroon cloth with gold and green border, decorated with a jewelled silver-and-blue ornament, a long yellow marigold garland, red roses and white flowers. A gold trident stands at the left and brass lamps with lit oil flames flank the murti on both sides. Scattered flowers lie on the floor and a red shawl hangs at the base. No people are visible.2022-01-24A photograph of a shrine niche with a Shiva lingam as the main subject, dressed with a garland of yellow and green leaves and pink flowers. The lingam sits in a gilded arched frame with a red backing, draped in a maroon and gold cloth. Pink flowers are scattered around the base, with a brass vessel and a small brass trident beside. Two brass oil lamps flank the front, and a rangoli-style floral border lies below. No people are visible.2022-11-22Photograph of a shrine niche with a Shiva lingam dressed for worship. The lingam wears a white cloth with a silver-and-gold crown-like mukha, white and red flower garlands, and a large ornate silver-and-gold necklace draped over its base. A gold arched prabhavali frame with a red backdrop stands behind it. A brass trishul leans on the left wall, with rudraksha beads hanging from it. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the lingam, and rose petals and white flowers are scattered on a purple cloth and the dark stone floor. No people are visible.2022-03-14A shrine photograph showing a Shiva lingam (Paramashiva) decorated for worship at a temple niche. The lingam sits on a stone base draped with a maroon and gold cloth, adorned with a yellow marigold garland and pink roses, with a large silver-and-gold ornamental piece at its front. A gilded arched frame with a red backing stands behind it, topped with a flower-covered crown-like element. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the lingam, and a large brass trident (trishula) with a rudraksha mala hangs to the right. Pink roses are scattered on the purple cloth and floor, and the floor in front has a painted floral rangoli border in red, green and white. No people are visible.2022-11-22Jan 10 2022 sripuram2022-01-10A decorated deity murti is seated in a gilded arched niche against a grey marble wall. The figure is draped in a deep red cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and a red turban-like headpiece topped with flowers. White jasmine garlands and red flower garlands hang across the chest, with a silver and jewelled necklace and pearl strands. A small shivalinga-style mark appears on the forehead area. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side on a dark stone floor, and a bundle of flowers rests on a blue and gold cloth in front. No people are visible.2022-01-10A deity murti is installed in a glass-fronted shrine niche with a gold arched prabhavali behind it and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a deep red cloth, a red-and-gold turban-like covering, a large white and red flower garland and a jewelled breastplate with a peacock-style pendant. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit wicks stand on either side on a dark marble floor, and white and red flowers are scattered around a purple silk-draped base with a small offering vessel. 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A golden trident stands to the left and two brass oil lamps burn on either side, with rose and white flower petals scattered on the stone base. Wooden doors frame the shrine.2022-03-14A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed for alankara seva. The lingam is draped in a white garment with a jewelled gold and blue ornament, a gold necklace, and a long white and red flower garland with green leaves. Red roses are scattered at its base and on a purple brocade cloth. Behind it, a large red and gold backdrop hangs against a gold-framed arch, and a trident is set at the left. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. No people are visible.2022-03-14Jan 3 2023 sripuram2023-01-03