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A deity murti is installed in a glass-fronted shrine niche with a gold arched prabhavali behind it and an orange cloth backdrop. The figure wears a deep red cloth, a red-and-gold turban-like covering, a large white and red flower garland and a jewelled breastplate with a peacock-style pendant. Two brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit wicks stand on either side on a dark marble floor, and white and red flowers are scattered around a purple silk-draped base with a small offering vessel. No people are visible.

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A decorated deity murti is seated in a gilded arched niche against a grey marble wall. The figure is draped in a deep red cloth with a gold-bordered shawl and a red turban-like headpiece topped with flowers. White jasmine garlands and red flower garlands hang across the chest, with a silver and jewelled necklace and pearl strands. A small shivalinga-style mark appears on the forehead area. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side on a dark stone floor, and a bundle of flowers rests on a blue and gold cloth in front. No people are visible.2022-01-10Jan 10 2022 sripuram2022-01-10A photograph of a Shiva lingam deity murti installed in a shrine niche with grey stone walls and a gold arched backdrop. The lingam is draped in a maroon cloth with gold and green border, decorated with a jewelled silver-and-blue ornament, a long yellow marigold garland, red roses and white flowers. A gold trident stands at the left and brass lamps with lit oil flames flank the murti on both sides. Scattered flowers lie on the floor and a red shawl hangs at the base. No people are visible.2022-01-24Jan 10 2022 sripuram2022-01-10Photograph of a shrine niche with a golden arched frame and red backdrop housing a Shiva lingam decorated with a silver crown-like covering, red and yellow flower garlands, and a red cloth with rudraksha-style beads draped on its base. Yellow and white flowers are arranged around the base and in front, with a white cloth draped beside it. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on either side, and a hanging golden lamp is above. No people are visible.A Shiva lingam in a granite shrine is dressed for worship, with a maroon cloth draped over it and a silver-and-gold ornamental face or crest decorating the front. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses hang around it, and red roses and white blossoms are scattered on the stone platform. Behind it stands a large gold-toned arched frame with ornate floral carving. To the left a brass trident with a bell and black beaded mala hangs, and two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the shrine. A maroon and gold-bordered decorated cloth arches over the top. No people are visible.2022-01-24A photo of a Shiva deity murti seated in a shrine niche before a gold arched backdrop with a carved crown-like top. The murti wears a maroon cloth, a red and white flower crown, a large yellow marigold garland, red roses and white flowers, and an ornate jewelled chest ornament. Gold trident and damaru-style emblems with rudraksha mala hang on the left. Two brass oil lamps burn on either side, and red roses and white flowers are scattered on the floor, with an offering pot draped in red cloth in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2022-01-24A photograph of a shrine niche with a deity murti or lingam-form image seated under an ornate gold arched frame with a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a white cloth cap or crown with a small jewel and is draped with garlands of white flowers and red roses, with a rudraksha-style cord and kumkum marks. Before it stand brass oil lamps (deepa) lit with flames, a copper plate with a small lamp, a bell and incense sticks, and scattered marigold petals. A painted floral border in red, orange and green runs along the base. A brass trident stands at the left edge. No people are visible; the scene suggests an abhishekam or puja arrangement.2022-06-20A photograph of a shrine niche with a deity murti seated before a golden arched backdrop on a red panel. The murti wears a white and red cloth, a gold-and-red crown, and is garlanded with white jasmine and pink roses, with green leaf garlands and a jewelled ornament at the chest. Silver and gold necklaces hang below. A golden trident stands to the left and two brass oil lamps burn on either side, with rose and white flower petals scattered on the stone base. Wooden doors frame the shrine.2022-03-14Photo of a shrine niche with a gold arched frame and red backdrop, housing a Shiva lingam wrapped with a white cloth and crowned with a white and silver ornament. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves, decorate the lingam and a deity murti in front. Two brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine, and a trident and damaru stand on the left. A copper plate with a small lit lamp, a kalasha-like vessel and incense sticks sits at the base. Rose petals and marigolds are scattered, and a painted floor border of red flowers and green vines surrounds it. No people are visible.2022-06-20March 14 2022 sripuram2022-03-14A photograph of a shrine niche with a Shiva lingam as the main subject, dressed with a garland of yellow and green leaves and pink flowers. The lingam sits in a gilded arched frame with a red backing, draped in a maroon and gold cloth. Pink flowers are scattered around the base, with a brass vessel and a small brass trident beside. Two brass oil lamps flank the front, and a rangoli-style floral border lies below. No people are visible.2022-11-22