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A photograph of a polished copper or bronze Sri Yantra-shaped object, a layered stepped peetha with a stacked triangular-and-square geometric top, resting on an orange cloth. The metal base is decorated with ridged bands and surrounded by scattered flower petals and blossoms: red and pink petals, yellow marigold-type flowers, and white jasmine-like flowers with green stems. No people are visible, and no one is shown performing an action. The orange cloth and the flowers around the object suggest a ritual setting.

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A silver stepped Meru structure, a tiered pyramid of square and rounded tiers, sits on an orange cloth at the centre of a ritual setting. Its top is decorated with red and white flowers, and the base is ringed with scattered red roses, yellow marigolds and white blossoms. Behind it, a brass bowl holds red petals and an oil lamp flame burns beside a plate of yellow and red flowers. A small silver vessel rests at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-02A photograph of a golden-bronze Meru shrine object, a stepped pyramidal form with a rounded base and a small domed top, placed on a yellow wooden stand. Scattered white jasmine flowers, a red rose and a yellow flower lie around its base. Behind it, red velvet cloth and a stone surface are partly visible. No people are visible in the frame.October 23 20062006-10-23KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/3/20222022-03-03Close photograph of a copper-coloured sri yantra or meru-style shrine object resting on a dark wooden platform in a dimly lit temple setting. The stepped pyramidal form has tiered levels with silver-toned panels at the base, sitting on a silver plinth with scattered red and yellow flower petals nearby. The background is a blurred dark curtain with warm highlights. No people are visible.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19October 21 20062006-10-21 +1 copiesA 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.2011-10-03Close overhead photo of a brass or copper-toned shivalinga-style yoni-peetha base with a stepped pyramidal lingam rising from it, dusted with sandalwood or turmeric powder. White daisy-like flowers with yellow centres are scattered on the base and encircle it, with loose petals on the tray. Edges show a dark green-striped cloth and a purple cloth with small embroidered motifs. No people are visible; the lingam and flowers are the main subject.2011-10-04A close-up photograph of a copper-coloured Sri Chakra meru-style yantra, a stepped pyramid of square tiers rising from a lobed, engraved base to a small finial, with red kumkum marks on the tiers. Behind it, blurred gold ritual platforms, white and red flower garlands and yellow flowers suggest a Sri Vidya puja setting during the Nithyanandotsavam celebrations. No people are visible.2021-12-26Close overhead photograph of a polished brass sri yantra, a stepped geometric meru-style object with a rounded top knob and fluted lotus-petal base, resting on a square brass platform set atop a weathered red wooden stand with chipped paint. Background is a soft blurred wall. No people are visible.2010-07-05Close-up photograph of a polished copper-gold Sri Yantra-style metal object resting on a dark metal base, its stepped tiered triangular form rising to a small peak, with a curved ridged lower dome. Warm candle-like light glows on the metal against a blurred red and orange background. A small red thread lies at the lower left on the altar surface. No people are visible.2015-02-17