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A home shrine photographed from above, with no people present. A large cutout or printed figure in pink and magenta robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and white flower garland, sits at the top, with a conch shell held in one hand. In front is a gold-toned yantra plate with a red bindu, flanked by two small gold deity figurines. A bronze deity statue in a red patterned cloth stands at the right, and a white marble figure sits nearby. The central offering tray holds brass sandals, a rudraksha mala, a folded 100 dollar note, a pink flower, and small coins and stones. Bowls of red kumkum, dry fruit and sweets, small oil lamps, and a stack of sacred items sit on an orange and red cloth.

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A dim photograph of a home shrine altar with no people visible. A large printed image of a seated figure in red and maroon robes, with a rudraksha mala and a pink garland, is behind an ornate gold-toned plate that holds a purple rose. A brass tray at the centre holds a pair of golden sandals, rudraksha beads, a $100 banknote, coins and a purple rose. Surrounding items include brass bowls with turmeric, a red powder dish, small gold deity figurines, a white stone carving, rudraksha malas and an orange-red cloth draped over the altar.2024-04-12A top-down photograph of a ritual altar draped in red and orange cloth. At the centre sits a brass bowl holding a small mound of offerings including a 100-dollar bill, loose coins, a pink rose, a rudraksha-style mala and sliced fruit pieces. Above it a gold-embossed rectangular plate with a patterned design stands between two small brass deity figures. A pink rose and red-and-white garlands decorate the back. Small brass bowls of grains or nuts, a white candle, a red liquid in a bowl, a white stone figure and a dark object with red flowers surround the arrangement. No people are visible.2024-06-12Overhead photo of a home puja altar draped in orange and red cloth. A large framed photograph behind shows a figure in red and maroon robes with a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. In front, a gilded brass yantra plate with a red kumkum mark stands between small golden figures. A brass tray holds paduka-style sandals, loose rudraksha beads, folded banknotes, a small round picture badge and a copper vessel, beside a bowl of red powder. A black stone lingam-like object and a gold Sri Yantra plate sit to the side, with a white figurine at the left. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a home altar set on an orange cloth. A large printed photograph behind it shows a figure in maroon robes with black and rudraksha malas and white flower garlands. In front is a gold-framed yantra plate, a brass tray holding a banana, sandals, rudraksha beads, coins and banknotes, and a dish of red kumkum powder. Small brass deity figures, a sri yantra plate and a framed portrait in the lower corner complete the setup. No people are physically present.Overhead photo of a home altar set up for puja. A large printed photograph at the top shows a figure in red robes with rudraksha malas and white jasmine garlands, holding a golden ceremonial vessel. Below, a golden framed yantra plate sits on an orange cloth flanked by small gold deity figurines. A brass tray holds a pair of golden sandals, rudraksha beads, a white flower, and currency notes, with a red kumkum-filled brass bowl in front. A dark metal deity figure in a pink sari-style cloth stands at the right, with a black stone lingam and rudraksha mala nearby. A small framed portrait of a smiling woman lies at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2024-01-09Overhead view of a puja altar with a large printed photograph behind it showing a figure in red-maroon robes with black and white garlands and dark beaded malas. In front sits a gold-framed square plate with a red mark, flanked by small brass figurines. A round brass tray holds yellow bananas, rudraksha beads, paper currency, coins and a pair of sandals, with a red-and-gold dotted cloth draped beside. A bowl of red kumkum powder sits at the bottom, a small brass Sri Yantra plate is at left, and a red-wrapped metal pot with a trident-like finial stands at right. A framed small portrait appears at the lower edge, and small oil lamps are visible.A photograph of a home altar setup with no people present. In the centre, a brass tray holds a pair of cream-coloured sandals, several strands of rudraksha malas, loose rudraksha beads, folded paper money and small pendant photos, with a bowl of red kumkum powder in front. Behind it stands a gold-framed sri yantra on an orange cloth, flanked by two small golden deity figurines. A large printed backdrop shows a figure in red robes seated cross-legged with garlands and rudraksha. Other items include small brass figures, a yellow turmeric bowl, a black shivalingam with rudraksha garlands, and a red-clad statue on the right.Overhead photo of a home puja altar on an orange cloth over dark wooden flooring. A large framed picture behind shows a seated figure in red and pink robes with a dark rudraksha mala and white flower garlands. In front sits a golden framed yantra plate with a red dot at its centre. A brass thali holds two bananas, rudraksha malas, coins, folded banknotes and loose beads, with a bowl of red kumkum powder below. Nearby are a small golden sri yantra plate, a white marble deity figure, a dark wooden stand topped with a pink and gold draped shape, a small bowl of nuts, and a framed photograph of a smiling woman in the lower corner. No people are physically present.Overhead photo of a puja arrangement on a red and orange cloth before a large printed portrait of a seated figure in red robes with a dark rudraksha mala and white jasmine garland. In the foreground, a round brass tray holds a pair of wooden paduka sandals, rudraksha beads, coins and banknotes, with small oil lamps and a bowl of red kumkum or powder nearby. A gold-coloured metal box with an engraved lid sits at the centre, and a brass plate holds offerings. Several small statues and a black deity figure stand at the sides, with a red polka-dot cloth draped over one. No people are physically present in the scene.2024-09-11A home shrine photographed from above, set on an orange-red cloth. Behind it is a large printed image of a seated figure in red-maroon robes, with a rudraksha mala and white flower garland. In front, a framed gold-toned yantra-patterned plate sits between two small brass figurines. A brass tray holds a folded yellow cloth in plastic wrapping, a pair of straw-colored sandals, loose rudraksha beads, and small offerings. A bowl of red powder, lit tealight candles, a brass diya-style dish and small figurines of deities and a white stone figure are arranged around it. No people are visible.Overhead photo of a home altar set on an orange and red cloth. At the centre, a brass tray holds a ripe banana, several rudraksha malas, rudraksha beads, paper currency, coins and two beige sandal-like objects. A bowl of deep red kumkum powder sits in front, with a small bowl of cashews and a copper cup nearby. Behind, a gold-toned framed yantra plate with a red central mark stands between two small gilded figurines. A sri yantra plate sits to the left, with a rudraksha mala and small deity figurines beside it. A white stone elephant figure and a dark wooden pedestal are visible to the right. A printed photograph shows a smiling man with dark hair and a red forehead mark at the lower edge, and a large printed backdrop shows a figure in red robes with a rudraksha mala. No people are physically present in the scene.Photograph of a home altar set up for worship. A large printed cutout of a seated figure in red robes, with dark rudraksha beads, white flower garlands and red bangles, is behind the altar, though the face is cropped out of frame. In front sits a gold square yantra plate topped with a white rose, flanked by small gold deity figurines. A brass tray holds bananas, apples, oranges, a white rose, loose currency, and rudraksha malas, with a small oil lamp nearby. A bowl of red kumkum powder and a dish of cashews sit at the bottom edge. A dark figure statue dressed in red and gold fabric stands at the right, and a white marble figure and a small Ganesha-like idol appear at the left. The altar is draped in orange and red cloth on a wooden floor. No people are visible.