December 25 2005 - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of an ornate deity crown decorated for a ceremony. The crown is wrapped in white jasmine garlands edged with blue and gold trim, with gold metallic foil petals, red rose-like flowers centred with rhinestone and gold bead ornaments, and a green and orange embellished flower at the left. Red and orange flowers fill the base below. The background is a blurred indoor setting with no visible people.

November 24th To 27 2005 - Highlights Of NSP in Salem

A large round arrangement of white, yellow, pink and red flowers heaped on a red cloth with gold dots, with a long red and pink flower garland hanging from its base onto a green leaf. Behind it, two copper-toned deity murti stand on pedestals before red drapes, one wearing a beaded necklace with white and green beads. A date stamp in the corner reads 12/13/25 07:58. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a floral decoration arranged across a wooden surface. The top has white jasmine-style flowers, red and white garlands, purple blossoms, green leaves and gold-tinted ornamental strands. Below, a patterned cloth with blue floral embroidery and sequins covers the lower part. The scene suggests a puja or ritual decoration, though the frame is tightly cropped.

Close-up of a floral offering arranged on a golden silk cloth before deities. A large cascading bouquet combines red roses, orange-red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine strands and white chrysanthemum-like blooms, with purple orchids and a red-orange flower garland hanging at the base. Behind it are gold-embroidered textiles in yellow, maroon and dark brown, and red-and-gold brocade cloth. No people are visible; the scene is a temple flower decoration.

October 20 2018

Close overhead photo of a deity murti decorated for worship, adorned with a dense ring of red and orange flower garlands, white jasmine strands, and red and green floral arrangements with gold ribbon accents. Jeweled silver-and-stone ornaments, a jeweled crown-like piece at top, and a patterned yellow cloth with a green and gold border frame the figure. Two silver bowls or cups sit among the flowers.

January 01 2011

August 02 2007

A decorated ritual offering arrangement on a round tray. Concentric rings of red and orange fabric flower garlands and white jasmine strands surround a central mound of pink and red rose petals, pink carnations and green fabric blossoms. Gold-and-gem embellished ornaments are set around the rim, and gold fabric roses sit at the base. A white jasmine garland hangs from the top edge, and a deep maroon cloth forms the background. No people are visible.

2024-08-09 +2 copies

Overhead photo of a silver deity murti or face mask set on a brass tray, decorated with a ring of white jasmine-like buds, orange rose petals and dark green leaves. White and green chrysanthemums and red marigolds sit on the silver face, and a jewelled gold necklace with a pendant hangs below. The brass tray rests on a blue cloth over a patterned rug, with red fabric behind. No people are visible.

2021-09-05 +54 copies

A photograph of a decorated Shiva lingam, the centre of the frame, draped in a yellow cloth and layered with silver-and-gold beaded necklaces set with blue, red and clear stones. White and lavender-purple flower garlands, bright orange-red ixora blossoms on top, and green leaves surround the base. The lingam rests on an ornate gold-embossed tray over a green cloth, with a gold curtain behind. No people are visible; the setting is a temple-style alankaram, which the page describes as a deity alankaram.