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A black stone deity murti seated against a golden arched backdrop with carved figures, decorated with thick garlands of red rose petals, white jasmine and green leaves. The murti wears a silver crown with red and green jewel accents, a red and gold silk garment, and a red hibiscus flower at the crown. Red hibiscus and yellow marigold flowers are placed before the altar, with a garland of marigolds hanging above, forming a flower-decorated shrine scene.

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A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated before a gold-carved arch, decorated with heavy garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, plus red hibiscus flowers. The murti wears a silver crown with green and red stones, a red and gold silk garment, and a jewelled hand-shaped ornament. Yellow marigold garlands hang above, and yellow marigolds and red hibiscus are arranged on the base before rows of small black stone lingams. At the lower left edge, the head of an older person with white hair is partly visible.2023-01-28Jan 28 2023 sripuram2023-01-28A black stone deity murti of the Sun god Surya seated against a gilded arched backdrop, adorned with a jeweled silver-and-gem crown, red hibiscus flowers, and layered garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and red rose petals. The murti wears a red and gold silk garment with a jeweled silver hand-shaped ornament and a silver necklace with pearls. No people are visible.2023-01-28Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing an ornate silver-and-jewelled crown and a red tilak on the forehead. It is draped with thick garlands of red rose petals, white jasmine and green leaves, with a large red hibiscus flower at the chest. The murti wears a red and gold brocade silk cloth and silver-jewelled hands and arm ornaments, seated against a gilded throne backdrop. No people are visible.2023-01-28Jan 28 2023 sripuram2023-01-28Feb 7 2022 sripuram2022-02-07Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti at a temple shrine, adorned with a jeweled silver-and-gem crown and a large sindoor-marked forehead. The murti wears layered garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and deep red rose petals, with a bright red hibiscus flower at the chest. Silver jeweled hand-shaped ornaments and a red and gold brocade silk cloth drape the figure, set against gilded temple woodwork. No physical people are visible.2023-01-28March 13 2022 sripuram2022-03-13Feb 7 2022 sripuram2022-02-07A dark stone deity murti of Surya, the sun god, stands in a niche with a dark granite floor and walls. It wears a silver crown and red-and-gold silk garments, and is draped in garlands of pink and white flowers with green leaves. Behind it is a gold arched backdrop. Before the murti stands a plantain stalk and a green cloth holds offerings of fruit, pink hibiscus flowers, yellow marigolds and a small brass bell. Below, a brass thali holds kumkum, turmeric and small bowls. Rathasaptami puja setting, no people visible.2023-01-28A black stone deity murti of a goddess seated within a gilded arched shrine niche, dressed in a red and gold brocade sari with zari borders. She wears a silver-white jewelled crown with a sunburst halo, multi-strand pearl necklaces, and a large red, blue and gold jewelled chest ornament. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape her shoulders, lap and arms, and a red vermilion tilak marks her forehead. Golden brass lamps and ritual vessels appear at the right edge, against a yellow backdrop.2022-02-07A black stone deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche against a dark red marble wall. The murti wears an ornate golden crown with jewelled inlay, a red-and-gold silk garment with woven patterns, layered gold jewellery, and a red tilak on the forehead. Long garlands of white jasmine, green leaves and pink flowers drape over the shoulders and body, with more pink flower garlands and marigold-type blooms at the base. Ceremonial garlanding indicates an alankara seva dressing, with no people visible.2023-01-03