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A photograph inside a white open-sided pavilion with carved white pillars and arched openings onto green trees. In the centre, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands near a golden stepped pyramid shrine model with a kalasha-like tiered top, placed on a white table labelled with text. A man in a white dhoti and a yellow-and-white shawl stands beside it, with a man in a dark shirt near him. A woman in a pink sari and a woman in a brown sari stand nearby, and a bald man in white stands at left. Several seated people sit along the floor and wall, one in a grey shirt at far left and others in white and pink. A green-and-white banner is visible on the right, and a partially visible photographer or camera user appears at left.

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Photo of an open white temple hall with a polished reflective black-and-white floor and white pillars. In the centre stands a tall golden tiered shrine or pedestal, a stepped pyramid-like structure with carved details, set on a small platform. Several people are in the hall: a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands near the left, a woman in a teal sari and another in a brown dress stand nearby, a man in a dark shirt and a person in yellow and white stand near the shrine, and a few people sit on the floor at the right and left edges. A small brass bell hangs from the ceiling, a white pedestal stands on the left, and a small green patterned mat lies on the floor. A sign reads 'PLEASE KEEP SILENCE' in red and English.2009-10-17September 03 20082008-09-03A photograph inside a pillared open hall with a polished reflective floor, where a group of devotees sits on the ground with hands pressed together in prayer or meditation. A woman in a beige sari with a gold border sits at centre, next to a woman in a red and green sari and a woman in a dark blue top with folded hands. A man in a white shirt sits at left near a golden pedestal, and a young man in white with a mala leans at the far left. Behind them are a small red-and-gold shrine and green trees through the open arches. Several more seated people in white and pastel clothes are visible at the right and foreground.2008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadInterior of a white-pillared temple hall with a polished reddish floor, where a group of devotees sits in a row on mats in front of a shrine. A woman in a red saree sits at the centre with others in pastel salwar kameez and a man in white kurta. A golden stepped pyramid-shaped structure stands on the left near a hanging bell. On the right, several small deity murtis and a framed portrait garlanded with flowers rest on a gold-trimmed seat, and a bronze figure stands by the doorway. Several children and men sit in the foreground watching. Outside, green trees are visible through the open side of the hall.2009-09-21Interior hall of a temple-like space with a polished reflective floor and white pillars with carved capitals. Dominating the centre is a large golden stepped pyramidal structure, a tiered shrine model decorated with carved figures, similar to a meru-style sacred mountain. To the left stands a black stone Shiva lingam on a white pedestal beside a seated black stone figure. Framed pictures line the upper wall above the pillars, and a television sits on a cabinet at the right. No people are visible.A photograph of a white-pillared hall open to greenery, where a small brick fire pit burns with flames while two men in light shirts bend over it to make offerings. A seated figure in pale clothing sits at right beside a golden tiered shrine structure. Several people stand in a line at left, including women in saris of red, orange and blue, and a boy in a white shirt. Hanging bells and a hanging lamp are visible above, and a table with items sits near the back. The scene suggests a homa or fire ritual among devotees.2010-01-01Indoor photo of a group of devotees seated on a polished reddish-brown marble floor in a temple hall, with a tall orange-gold stepped pedestal behind them. In the foreground a man in a light blue shirt and dark trousers sits cross-legged, and a woman in a blue sari sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Beside her a woman in a teal sari and a man in white kurta sit close by, and a small child in red sits at the right edge. Other seated devotees, one in a red sari at far left, sit around a floor drawing of white kolam lines. Framed portraits and a small silver vessel rest on a shelf at upper left, and a candle stand is visible at the right. Total physical people visible: about 11.A photograph inside an open pavilion with a polished dark floor and white pillars, hung with framed pictures along the walls. In the foreground a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at left holding a microphone, beside a low red-and-orange cloth-covered seat. Center, a woman in a cream sari with a red border stands with arms folded, and another woman in an orange-red sari stands behind her. A cameraman in a striped shirt films with a tripod-mounted video camera. At right, a golden stepped pyramidal structure with a tall spire and carved elephant figures rises beside several people in white clothing. A bell hangs from the ceiling, and a row of white blocks sits on the floor at left. Several people are visible in total, all standing.2007-01-01A worship scene inside a bright hall with a gilded tiered stepped structure, possibly a peetha or pedestal, at centre. A seated priest on the right wears an orange-saffron robe, a multi-strand bead garland and holds a silver bowl and a bell, performing a puja beside a small brass deity murti on a plate. Before him, a devotee in a white shirt and yellow dhoti sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind them a woman in a yellow sari and a girl in red sit near the stepped structure, and a small boy stands at the left edge. White sweets blocks and scattered rose petals lie on the floor, with a green-and-gold cloth draped over a table. Framed pictures hang on the wall and a green leaf garland with a small bell decorates the ceiling.వరద మూర్తి ప్రాణప్రతిష్టSeptember 03 20082008-09-03