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A photograph of a temple shrine interior with a golden arch framing a black stone deity murti of Venkateshwara in a jewelled crown, necklaces and a decorated silk garment, with a garland and a cloth-covered backdrop. In front, a golden guru figure in a red turban and maroon silk sits on a striped mat, garlanded with yellow flowers, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with white sacred marks on his chest applies a substance to the figure with his right hand. Brass lamps, a plate of yellow and pink flowers, kumkum and small brass vessels sit on the floor. On the wall, framed portraits show a smiling figure in red and white, an ascetic with a staff in orange, and an elderly man in orange robes raising a hand in blessing, labelled as portraits rather than physical people. The scene shows puja offerings in a temple.

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Jan 1 2022 sripuram2022-01-01Photo inside a shrine room: a black stone deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden-framed throne with red backdrop, adorned with silver ornaments, a crown, flower garlands and a sari-like cloth. In front, a golden-hued murti seated on a striped cloth wears a red and gold shawl, garlands and a red turban, with flowers and offerings set on a brass plate. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti, with white marks on his body, sits at left performing a puja, reaching toward the murti with a book open before him. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and framed portraits of saints hang on the right and left walls.2022-01-01Inside a temple shrine with a golden arch, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with sandalwood markings sits on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, facing a black stone deity murti of a goddess with a crown, garlands and jewelled ornaments, flanked by golden lamp stands. Before the deity is a golden seated figure in a red and gold sari, draped with garlands and flower-filled plates, with brass vessels, an oil lamp and an incense stick nearby. Two framed portraits hang on the right wall: one shows a bearded elder in saffron, the other a white-haired figure in orange robes holding a staff. Striped cloth covers the platform steps and floor, and a plate of yellow and pink flowers rests in front.2022-01-01Jan 1 2022 sripuram2022-01-01KAILASA TORONTO, CANADA on 7/5/20222022-07-05 +1 copiesA bare-chested priest in a white dhoti stands with his back to the camera, holding a lit oil lamp toward a large black stone deity murti in a gilded arched shrine. The standing murti wears a red and gold garment, a green patterned skirt, layered white and silver necklaces, a jewelled crown and a red flower in its hair. Brass plates with flowers, copper cups, a small lamp and a steel tray of cooked rice and side dishes sit on a pink and green cloth on the altar. To the right, seated metal deities are draped in a gold brocade cloth, and a small doll-like figure in pink and red stands before the main murti. The scene shows puja offerings and aarti in a temple room.2022-07-05 +1 copiesA priest in a white dhoti and white shirt with gold-bordered cloth bends forward at the base of a shrine, pouring liquid from a green cup over a small golden pitha-shaped object at the feet of a large black stone deity murti. The deity is seated with a tall gold crown, draped in red and gold silk, with several hands raised, flanked by a gold arch with carved scrollwork and hanging oil lamps. Pink flower petals are scattered on the dais and a small golden figure kneels in front. Framed pictures of a figure in red robes and a second portrait hang on the left wall.2022-01-28A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with sandalwood paste on his arms and a rudraksha mala stands at a shrine, reaching toward a stone pedestal before a tall black deity murti. The murti wears a white silk garment, a jewelled necklace with a large red stone, and garlands of white jasmine and orange flowers. On the pedestal are flowers and a row of oil lamps on a brass plate, with a brass lamp and copper vessel on a yellow cloth table in the foreground, plus a bowl of sweets and a tray with a fruit. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a small figure stand nearby. The priest appears to be performing puja.Photo 82898802022-07-05 +1 copiesJan 28 2022 sripuram2022-01-28Photograph inside a temple shrine lit by rows of brass oil lamps (deepams) on tall stands. At the centre stands a dark-stone deity murti of a goddess, crowned, draped in a pink and black sari, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands and red hibiscus, with a gold arched backdrop. Below, a small brass-coloured figure sits on a white cloth with flower garlands, brass vessels, a bell, a cup and scattered petals, while a woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at the left performing puja and offering. Framed photographs of a saint with a red headcloth and another woman hang to the left, and a framed portrait sits at the right edge.2022-01-29A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a dark patterned border stands with his back to the camera, raising his right arm toward a black stone deity murti of Meenakshi in a gilded arched shrine. The murti wears a red and green sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a tall crown with a red flower. Brass plates, steel vessels, small cups and oil lamps sit on a magenta and green cloth table, and flowers and a plate of offerings rest on the altar. A second decorated murti and a gold-draped seat appear at right. The scene shows puja performed at the deity shrine.2022-07-05 +1 copies