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A woman in a green patterned saree and blouse stands with her back to the camera, raising her arm to hold a small lamp or offering above a tiered golden peetha in a gilded temple hall. The tiered golden base is draped with strings of dark beads, red and white flower garlands, and a large jewelled pendant. Carved gold elements including elephants and figures decorate the base, and gold-painted pillars and ceiling surround the shrine. A ceiling fan turns overhead and a framed deity image sits on a small stand at the right.

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A woman in a green patterned sari with a red bindi and vibhuti on her forehead stands in a gold-toned temple hall, holding a lit oil lamp in her hands. In front of her is a large golden shrine structure with a tiered base and garlands draped over it, flanked by two dark deity statues in green clothing. A dark stone figure is visible in the lower foreground. Golden ornate pillars and a gilded ceiling medallion surround the space, and a small ceiling fan hangs above.2022-01-21Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21Interior photograph of a gilded temple hall with ornate golden carved pillars and a ceiling fan. At the centre stands a large tiered golden pedestal-altar with a tall spired structure, decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, red rose petals and strings of rudraksha-style beads. Flanking the altar are two green-and-black stone guardian statues. On the left, a seated deity murti in red and gold dress with garlands sits in an arched niche beside brass oil lamps. Small offering plates and a brass lamp appear in the foreground, with no visible people.2022-01-21Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21Interior of a gold-toned temple hall showing a large tiered golden pedestal or peetha, decorated with white and red flower garlands, red petals scattered on its steps, and a gold-toned kalasha-like topper with beaded chains. Behind it stand two green-clad statues of attendant figures flanking the shrine area. On the left, a seated deity murti with a red headdress, garlands and red cloth sits on a red-draped platform beside a brass oil lamp. Gold pillars, carved gold walls and a ceiling fan surround the scene. No people are visible in the frame, only a partial figure at the bottom edge.2022-01-21Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21Interior of a gold-painted temple hall with a tiered golden pedestal (peetha) at the centre, decorated with dark beaded garlands, pink and red flowers and scattered yellow blossoms. Carved figures and animal reliefs line the base. To the left a seated deity murti in red and gold robes with a trident and a flower garland sits on a platform. Behind the pedestal a dark green-clad standing figure stands near a domed canopy shrine with a lamp. No physical people are clearly visible, and the scene shows a shrine room with an offering arrangement, possibly for abhishekam or puja.2022-01-01Jan 25 2022 sripuram2022-01-25Jan 26 2022 sripuram2022-01-26Photograph inside a temple hall showing a large gold-plated tiered shrine base topped with a golden dome-shaped sacred structure draped with white and red flower garlands and a yellow garland, with rudraksha-style beads hanging on it. Small gold oil lamps stand at its base, and a brass plate of offerings, a tray of flowers and a green-and-purple cloth sit in the foreground. A small child in a blue top stands behind the structure, and a green-robed deity figure stands at the right beside a red curtain. Gold pillars and ceiling fans frame the room.2022-01-21A photograph inside a temple hall showing a large gold-coloured tiered pedestal, a Sri Yantra-style or meru-shaped base with stepped tiers carved with figures, decorated with white and yellow garlands and red and white flowers scattered across its steps. A gold oil lamp stands in front, and to the right is a brass plate with offerings including bananas, fruit and a green leaf. Brass vessels sit on a woven striped mat. No people are visible in the scene.2022-01-21