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Interior of a gold-toned temple hall with a tiered golden shrine base decorated with yellow and pink flower petals and a large golden kalasha-like pinnacle draped with dark beaded malas. On the left, a seated figure in red and gold robes with a red turban and a trident motif sits on a red cushion within an arched niche, appearing to be a statue or portrait rather than a living person. To the right, a dark-skinned deity murti in green and gold garments stands near a small golden palanquin-style canopy holding a small lamp. A single oil lamp burns in the foreground on the polished maroon floor.

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Jan 1 2022 sripuram2022-01-01Interior 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.2022-01-01A photograph inside a gold-toned temple hall showing a large, tiered golden pedestal with a tall central spire-like form, decorated with dark beaded garlands with red and white flower ornaments and scattered yellow and red flower petals across its steps. The lower tiers carry carved relief panels of elephants and figures. To the left, a seated gold-robed figure wearing a red-and-orange turban and a beaded necklace holds a staff, and to the right stands a dark-skinned deity figure in a green garment. A small oil lamp burns on the polished floor in front, and a ceiling light glows above.2022-01-01Interior 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.2022-01-21Interior of a golden temple hall with gilded walls, carved pillars and a dark polished floor. In the centre stands a tall tiered golden pedestal shrine (peetha) decorated with white and yellow flower garlands, red roses and a jewelled pendant, with gold beaded strands hanging down. Behind it, two green-clad attendant figures flank a red curtain. At left, a seated deity murti in red and gold garments with a garland sits on a raised throne with a lion-like stone figure. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor in front of the shrine. At the bottom edge, the top of a person's head is partly visible in the foreground.2022-01-21Interior 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 sripuram2022-01-21Photograph inside a gold-toned temple hall showing a large golden tiered pedestal or peetha with a stepped base carved with animal reliefs and a rounded upper dome. The tiers are decorated with scattered red and white flower petals, and garlands of white, yellow and red flowers hang over the upper section. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a gold kalasha-like finial rises at the top. In the lower right foreground a brass plate holds bananas, flowers, a small brass vessel and cups as puja offerings, and a person's head and arm in orange clothing are partly visible at the edge of the frame. Golden walls, ceiling fans and carved gold pillars surround the space.2022-01-21Jan 21 2022 sripuram2022-01-21A photograph inside a temple hall showing a large gold-coloured tiered pedestal, a peetha or yantra-like base with stepped levels carved with figures, topped by a dome-shaped lotus-petal element. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a rudraksha-style bead garland drape over the top. Red and white flower petals are scattered on the steps. In front stand tall brass oil lamps, one with a flame, and a brass plate holds fruit, flowers and ritual offerings beside a striped woven mat. Carved gold pillars and a green-clothed standing statue appear in the background. No people are visible.2022-01-21Jan 18 2022 sripuram2022-01-01Jan 1 2022 sripuram2022-01-01