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Dim photo of a deity murti or decorated figure in a dark shrine, with a yellow-painted face mask and dark garment, framed by an ornate silver arch. A person in a white robe with a red-striped sleeve stands in the foreground, one hand raised to touch the face, with another hand visible at lower left. Strings of small white beads hang from the arch at left.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine with a dark blue backdrop and an ornate gilded golden arch with floral and scrollwork carvings above. A large dark deity murti with a tall crown-like headdress and carved face is visible. In the foreground, a person in a white robe with a red-and-white striped border leans in from the right and touches the cheek of a small smiling golden-yellow face mask or idol with dark eye openings. Pale hands rest near the lower edge. Blue-violet tint, vertical copyright text on the left edge.2007-01-012007 - Social Service Activities At Kailaasa SriPuram Sarvajnapeeta, Hyderabad2007-01-01A close shot of a long-haired man seen from behind and to the side, bare-shouldered, with his hand raised to the face of a large painted deity murti. The murti has orange skin, black-outlined eyes, red lips, a tall black crown decorated with gold and jewelled ornaments, a crescent motif, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces. Green and yellow flower garlands and a gold-framed backdrop surround it, with a colourful floral cloth at the upper left. The man appears to be applying or adjusting makeup or a finishing touch on the murti's mouth, as part of ritual decoration. Only the man is a physical person; the murti is a statue.2007-11-262007 - Social Service Activities At Kailaasa SriPuram Sarvajnapeeta, Hyderabad2007-01-01March 29 20092009-03-29A person with long, dark, loose hair and bare shoulders, wearing an orange-red cloth, applies a white paste mark to the forehead of a large deity murti. The murti has an orange face, black painted eyebrows, a black headdress with silver and jewelled ornaments, a gold crown, and is adorned with yellow, red and green garlands and a jewelled necklace. Behind it are colourful embroidered hanging panels with floral and bird motifs. The scene suggests a temple or puja setting.2007-11-262008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadA devotee in an orange-red top with long dark hair paints the mouth of a large deity murti with a fine brush. The murti has an orange face with bold black eyes, a tall black crown with silver ornaments, a silver necklace and a deep maroon garment. It is surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands and a golden backdrop, in dim lighting. The scene appears to be a ritual decoration of the murti.2007-11-26January 01 20102010-01-01 +1 copiesA person with long dark hair tied back, wearing a plain white kurta and white dhoti, stands with their back to the camera before a shrine. Inside the shrine stands a deity murti dressed in a red and pink garment, adorned with gold crown and jewellery, framed by a gold arch, blue backdrop and a red-and-white flower garland. Brass lamps flank the shrine and a small oil lamp burns on the altar. Red and black flower garlands hang across the doorway. Possible puja or darshan at a temple sanctum.July 20 20052005-07-20A photograph taken from behind of a person in white traditional clothing, a white kurta and white dhoti with a maroon border, standing before a shrine and holding a lit lamp or flame in the right hand. Long dark hair is tied back. The shrine is framed by red and white flower garlands and contains a decorated deity murti with a crown and a tall staff, flanked by brass lamps and a brass oil lamp on a yellow-trimmed platform. Offerings and small brass vessels sit before the deity. The scene is dimly lit.