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Interior shrine photograph of a deity murti in a gilded arched niche, dressed in a red silk sari with silver ornaments, crown and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. Tall brass lamps with many lit wicks flank the shrine, and small oil lamps glow above. A woman in a red sari bends forward at left, reaching toward a plate of red kumkum or powder. Trays on the floor hold bananas, white flowers, pink petals, coconut halves, fruit, sweets and folded cloth, arranged as puja offerings. Framed portraits of Sai Baba hang on the walls beside the shrine. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam offering in progress.

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Indoor temple shrine with a golden arched backdrop framing a deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, adorned with a silver crown, red silk dress, layered silver jewellery, and garlands of white and yellow flowers. Tall brass lamp stands with many lit oil lamps line both sides. In front, a woman in a maroon saree holds a brass tray of orange flower petals, while a woman in green saree stands beside her. Offerings on brass plates include bananas, coconut halves, betel leaves, pink petals, white jasmine and folded red and orange cloth, arranged for abhishekam and pushpabhishekam worship. A framed portrait hangs on the wall to the right.Feb 13 2022 sripuramA woman in a maroon silk sari with gold border stands at the left of a shrine, reaching up with her right arm to touch or offer something to a deity murti. The murti is a gold-faced goddess dressed in a red sari with silver-white ornaments, a silver crown, layered necklaces and garlands of white and yellow flowers. She is framed by an ornate gold arch. Hanging oil lamps light the golden ceiling. A framed portrait of a bearded saint in red cloth sits at left, and a tray of flowers and leaves rests on the floor below. A partially visible person in green stands at the left edge. +1 copiesA woman in a maroon saree with gold border performs a ritual gesture with raised hand before a golden-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, adorned with white and red flower garlands, a silver crown, and a red and gold silk garment. A second woman in a green and gold saree stands at left holding a tray of red kumkum. Hanging brass oil lamps light the golden-arched shrine, and a framed photograph of Shirdi Sai Baba hangs on the left wall. Flowers and a brass lamp sit at the base of the deity, with a small brass figure and a plate of flowers and leaves in the foreground.Inside a temple shrine with polished red granite floors, a woman in a white and red-bordered sari bends forward at the left, offering something on a plate. Behind her, a black stone deity murti of a goddess stands in an ornate gold arch, wearing a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a green and gold silk garment and flower garlands. A framed picture of a saint in red robes hangs on the left wall. In front, a small brass-and-stone figure sits by a brass puja tray with cups, a lit oil lamp, and bananas, fruits and coconut pieces arranged on plates. Tall brass lamps stand to the right.Photo inside a golden-arched shrine of a dark stone deity murti, adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a green and magenta silk sari. A white cloth canopy hangs behind it. A woman in a striped red and black garment stands at left beside an offering of fruit and coconut. In front, a small brass-and-gold seated figure wearing a red sari and garland sits with hands folded, beside a brass tray with cups, a lit oil lamp, bananas, apples and oranges on a plate. Tall brass oil lamps with flames stand at right. Framed portraits of saints hang on the red marble wall at upper left and right.A woman in a maroon silk saree and red blouse stands at left, reaching up to place a red flower or offering at the crowned golden-faced deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, seated on a red-draped throne with white and orange flower garlands, silver crown and gold jewelry. A second woman in a green embroidered saree stands at left holding a tray of red offerings. A framed portrait of Sai Baba in a red headcloth hangs on the left wall beside brass oil lamps; hanging gold lamps glow overhead and a gold arch frames the shrine. Small flower trays rest at the base, consistent with an abhishekam or puja scene.Photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari seated under a golden arched frame, draped in a white cloth and red-and-white silk, adorned with flower garlands, a crown and layered necklaces. A woman in an orange-pink sari bends forward at the left, offering something on a pink cloth near the base. In the foreground a kneeling person in a maroon-and-gold dress with a red turban and garlands sits before fruit plates, bananas, a coconut, a brass lamp and a small oil lamp. Brass oil lamps stand at right, and framed portraits of Sai Baba and a saint hang on the walls.Interior shrine photo of a temple sanctum with a gold arched backdrop. A large deity murti in a red and gold silk sari, garlanded with green, yellow and white flower strands, stands between two black ornamented figures wearing decorated armour. Gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the shrine. A woman in a magenta and orange sari kneels at the left, sprinkling grain or offering from a brass tray. In front, a seated figure in red and gold clothing and a red turban, garlanded with white and yellow flowers, sits with flower offerings, a small lamp and brass bowls on a red cloth. Framed photographs on the walls show a saint in red robes, a smiling man in orange and a man in saffron holding a staff. Abhishekam or puja setting, with a palm frond beside the deity.2022-01-16A woman in a maroon and red sari bends forward at a shrine, arranging offerings on a brass tray placed on the floor. Behind her stands a tall brass multi-tier oil lamp, with small flames lit along its tiers. To the right, a richly decorated deity murti in red and gold garments, adorned with silver jewellery, flower garlands and a crown, is seated on a gold-framed altar. Flowers are scattered over a cushion before the murti, and a brass bowl of sweets, bananas and a small kalasha-style vessel sit nearby. A framed picture of Shirdi Sai Baba in red robes hangs on the dark wall. The room has a carved wooden door on the left and brass ceiling lamps overhead.Photograph inside a temple shrine lit by hanging brass oil lamps under a gold-painted ceiling. A woman in a maroon silk saree with gold border and a long braid stands at left, holding a red-lined tray or plate with offerings, while a woman in a green embroidered saree stands at the left edge. In the centre is a deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, golden-faced and dressed in a red patterned gown, with silver crown, layered white and red flower garlands, and ornate silver necklaces, set before a gold arch and a silver-decorated staff. Flowers and a plate of petals sit on an orange cloth at the base, and a small brass golden figure of a mother goddess is visible in the lower foreground.Inside a shrine, a woman in a magenta blouse and yellow-green saree bends forward and offers a fruit to a black-stone deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, who wears a golden crown, a large jewelled necklace and a draped white and green silk cloth, set within a gold arch and garlands. In front, a smaller seated figure in red and gold cloth with a turban and floral garland sits on a platform beside a tray of coconuts, bananas, fruit and a lit oil lamp. Brass lamp stands line both sides, and a framed portrait of Shirdi Sai Baba in a red headcloth hangs on the left wall. One person is visible at the left edge in pink.