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Interior shrine photo showing a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne arch in a dark-walled room. The murti wears a tall white crown, red and gold garments, white beaded necklaces and garlands of marigold and mixed flowers. In front, a figure in red and white ceremonial dress with a red headdress sits before a low striped mat with brass pots, bowls and a plate of flowers and offerings. Tall brass oil lamps with many lit wicks stand on either side, and a row of small lamps hangs from a rod above. Framed portraits on the walls show a saint with white hair in a red robe and a robed woman with folded hands. Ornate gold-leaf ceiling and polished floor complete the scene.

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Interior temple shrine photograph with a central deity murti seated under an ornate gold arch, dressed in red and gold garments with white and silver jewellery, garlands and a tall crown. Brass multi-tier oil lamps (deepa stands) with lit flames flank the shrine on both sides, and small lamps hang from the ceiling. In front, a figure in red and white sits on the floor beside a low puja table with brass vessels, a lamp, flowers and a plate of flower petals. Framed portraits of Sai Baba in red and white and of another smiling figure in red hang on the side walls, and polished dark floors reflect the lamplight. No readable text is visible. The scene shows no physical people beyond the seated figure, who appears to be a priest performing puja.Feb 19 2022 sripuramFeb 18 2022 sripuramPhotograph of a dimly lit shrine room with a large deity murti in a gilded arch, adorned with red bangles, white and red garlands, a silver crown and a red sari-like garment, seated on a red cushioned platform. Tall brass oil lamps with many flames stand on both sides, and small lamps sit on the floor. In the foreground a priest in red and white ritual dress sits before a low wooden table holding brass vessels and offerings, a conch-shaped vessel and a bell, with a wide brass plate in front. Framed portraits flank the shrine: on the left a saint with white beard and red headcloth raising one hand, on the right a framed portrait partly visible. Reflections of lamp flames shine on the dark polished floor.Interior shrine photograph showing a central deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari seated on a gilded arched throne, wearing a red and gold sari, a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, and garlands of white flowers and red roses. Tall brass multi-tiered oil lamps (deepas) stand on both sides, with more lamps hanging from the ceiling and lit along a gilded rod above. In front, a small seated figure wearing a red garment and silver ornaments is decorated with white flowers, with a brass vessel, flowers and a striped cloth as offerings below. Framed portraits on the walls show Sai Baba in red robes, a smiling figure with dark hair, and an elderly saint in ochre robes with a staff. No physical people are visible.Feb 19 2022 sripuramInterior shrine photograph showing a deity murti of Goddess Rajarajeshwari seated on a golden throne arch, dressed in a red sari with silver and white garlands, a silver crown and jewelled necklaces. Tall brass multi-tiered lamps with many lit wicks flank the shrine, and an orange cloth and flowers lie before the image. Framed portraits hang on the dark wood walls, including one of Sai Baba in red robes and a few others of unidentified saints in saffron. Glass-fronted cabinets line the sides.Feb 18 2022 sripuramInterior shrine photographed in low light, with a central deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden arched throne decorated with round metallic ornaments and garlands. The figure wears a silver crown, a red and gold sari, layered silver necklaces and red bangles. Tall brass oil lamps with many lit wicks flank the shrine, and smaller lamps hang from the ceiling. In front, a small seated figure in red and silver is near a wooden offering table holding brass vessels, a bell and a small lamp. Framed portraits of Shirdi Sai Baba, one showing a saint in white with raised hand, hang on the left wall, and a framed photo appears on the right. No living people are visible.Feb 18 2022 sripuramA gilded shrine interior with a golden arch framing a deity murti dressed in a red and gold sari, adorned with silver ornaments, a crown and garlands of flowers. Lit brass oil lamps stand on both sides and hang from the ceiling, and an orange cloth lies on the altar in front. Framed portraits flank the shrine, including one of a bearded saint in a red shawl. No people are visible.Feb 19 2022 sripuram