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October 03 2011

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A gilded metal sri yantra, a stepped geometric pyramid with a small finial, sits on a lotus-shaped base surrounded by pink lotus petals and scattered yellow turmeric or rice grains on a brass tray. Behind it, a folded orange cloth with a dark patterned border and a yellow silk-edged cloth frame the tray, and an orange woven basket with offerings appears at the top left. No people are visible; this appears to be an object prepared for puja.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/3/20222022-03-03KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/4/20222022-03-04A close view of a large gold-toned metal Sri Chakra meru-style sculpture on a square brass yantra base, placed on red cloth. Behind it, a deity murti is decorated with a red-and-gold garment, rudraksha beads and gold ornaments and garlands. Orange and yellow marigold flowers and a brass lamp stand with a bowl sit at the edges. No people are visible.2022-02-20KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 1/31/20222022-01-31Close-up photo of a gold-toned metal Meru-style shrine object, a stepped pyramid of tiered geometric layers, set on a copper or brass tray with a raised rim, resting on a base with a lotus-petal pattern. Behind it, red-orange silk drapes and a garland of rudraksha beads with gold-toned floral ornaments are visible. A brass lamp stand with a tall cup-shaped top stands at left, and orange ribbon with gold embroidery lies in front. No people are visible.2022-03-10Photo 66784782022-06-15 +1 copiesClose-up of a bronze Sri Chakra Meru yantra, a stepped pyramid form, on a brass base, adorned with a gold necklace and scattered pink and peach rose petals on a red velvet cloth. A silver bowl of white liquid. A decorated ceremonial implement with ornate jeweled handle is visible at the left edge. Offerings suggest abhishekam-style worship of the yantra. No people are visible.2022-03-08Close-up photograph of a ritual setup on red cloth. Centre: a large polished brass stepped pyramid-shaped object (a sri yantra-style shrine vessel) with a spouted channel on one side. Left: a brass handbell with a long handle beside a brass cup. Background: a garland of rudraksha beads with gold-toned metal ornaments, and bright marigold and cloth flower garlands. No people are visible.2022-02-04Close view of a polished brass Shivling with a tiered, stepped top and a broad lower base set on a square brass yoni pedestal with a spout. Rudraksha mala strands with gold beads drape over the top, and red fabric with woven patterns lies beneath, with orange and white flowers at the upper right. No people are visible; this shows a deity murti in a shrine setting.2022-02-16Close view of a gold-toned metal ritual object: a tiered, pyramid-like sri yantra-style meru with stepped geometric layers and a finial on top, set on a flat rectangular brass base with a spout. Beside it stands a tall brass oil lamp or kalasha-style cup on a pedestal. Behind are draped red and pink cloths and a garland of rudraksha beads with bells and red and white flowers. No people are visible.2022-01-25