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Overhead photo of a puja arrangement on a blue-and-white striped tray set on a marble surface. Brass bowls hold white jasmine flowers, a rudraksha mala draped over an orange-and-red cloth, a white conch shell, small brass cups with vermilion and turmeric, and a brass bowl with a lit wick. A small framed printed picture of a robed figure stands on a wooden stand behind the tray. On a larger brass plate to the right, a brass oil lamp burns beside a brass stand and jasmine flowers. A timestamp overlay reads 17 Jan 2025 at 9:01:29 AM, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu 631501. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a blue and white patterned tray laid out for a puja offering, with no people visible. On the tray are brass bowls and plates holding white jasmine flowers, a copper and brass vessel, a conch shell, a rudraksha mala with a folded orange-red cloth, almonds, yellow turmeric powder, and small brass cups. A brass plate has a flower and an embossed Om motif. A small framed picture of a saffron-robed figure stands at the top of the tray. A timestamp overlay reads 27 Dec 2024 at 9:18:37 AM, with coordinates and the address 2nd Main Road, Kancheepuram 631501, Tamil Nadu, India.2024-11-05A top-down photograph of a puja arrangement laid out on a grey cloth with a gold and green border, set on a purple cloth. Brass plates hold a small shivalinga-form object with leaves and yellow flowers, a pair of brass sandal-shaped padukas (sacred footwear) with marigold petals, and a rudraksha mala with flowers. Small brass bowls contain turmeric powder, raisins and dried fruit, and red kumkum. A lit oil lamp, a white conch shell, a brass bell, a small brass incense holder with two incense sticks, a spoon in a bowl, a folded saffron-coloured cloth, and a brass bowl of rose petals complete the offerings. Bottom edge shows another brass tray with white powder. A pink timestamp reads 26-Jul-2024 6:52:17 am Padapooja And Paramashiva Pooja_SSJP.A photograph of a ritual puja arrangement laid out on a striped cloth over a striped sofa. A framed photograph at the top shows a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated before a large tree; it is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Around it are brass items: a hand bell, a small brass pot, an incense stick in a holder, a brass lamp with a flame, a shallow brass plate of marigold petals, white jasmine, frangipani and rose petals, a conch shell, a small brass cup of water, a plate of tulsi-like leaves, a mound of rudraksha beads, an orange cloth with a yellow marigold and a beaded necklace, and a red hibiscus with white and yellow flowers on a brass tray. No physical people are visible.2012-10-16A photograph of a puja arrangement laid on a pink cloth with a striped border, on a light wooden floor. Brass plates hold yellow marigold flowers and a small brass lamp. Brass cups and a small brass spoon with a handle sit nearby, along with a white conical offering and a copper vessel holding liquid with petals. Two small brass finials lie at the top right. A small printed figure of a seated bearded man in red and orange robes with a golden necklace and a red turban stands on a black base at the top of the cloth, with a red thread hanging from it. Green leaves are at the left. No people are visible.A top-down photo of a ritual puja arrangement laid on a red and teal checked cloth over a grey floor. At upper centre stands a carved wooden or painted plaque of a seated figure in orange-red robes with a crown-like headdress, clasping hands. Around it are brass plates and bowls holding pink and magenta flower petals, cashew nuts, a dark stone or lingam-like object with red markings, a white conch shell with a red mark, a rudraksha mala on a red cloth in a brass plate, and small brass lamps with a lit oil lamp. Incense sticks burn in a brass holder at lower right, and a brass bell with a lotus-like handle sits at left. No people are visible.2025-11-10HDH Jayanthi 20212021-01-23A photograph of a puja setup laid on a red cloth on a wooden floor. A brass plate holds yellow marigold petals, with another brass tray of loose petals nearby. A lit oil lamp with a flame sits on a brass plate beside small brass cups, and brass bells and a small brass kalasha-style vessel stand on the right. A red pomegranate sits in a brass bowl with marigold flowers, a white conch shell rests on the right, a brass cup holds liquid, and an incense stick smokes near a bag of cloth. A bare hand with dirty fingers is visible at the lower left edge. A timestamp reads 20 Dec 2025 9:05:47 pm, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. No people are seated at the altar and no portrait is visible.Overhead photo of a Varalakshmi Puja altar arranged on a red-brown woven mat over a white marble floor. Brass plates hold red and white flower petals, green leaves, a white conch shell, small brass bowls of rice and offerings, a brass kalasha-style vessel, a rudraksha mala draped on a maroon cloth, and a glowing oil lamp. Incense sticks smoke at the upper left. A standing cutout or printed image of a bearded figure in a saffron-orange turban and robes, with a gold necklace and raised hand, sits on a small stand at the top. No physical people are visible apart from a hand at the lower edge.2017-08-04March 28 20172017-03-28A puja arrangement on a red and gold bordered cloth. Brass plates hold scattered pink and red rose petals, a brass lamp with a lit flame stands behind, and a brass water pot with a spoon sits at the top right. A white conch shell rests on a brass stand, and an orange cloth lies beside a stack of rudraksha beads. A brass bell and a small brass dish with a kumkum-like powder are at the right, and a bracelet of rudraksha and amethyst-coloured beads lies on a brass plate at lower left. A wooden-framed picture stands at left. No people are visible.2013-11-23A photograph of a home puja arrangement on a woven mat over grey carpet, with no people visible. A standing cutout figure in orange and saffron clothing, with a turban, a gold necklace and a raised hand, is placed behind a framed photo of a man with long dark hair in orange robes and a rudraksha mala. Between them sit pink and yellow flowers and a small image. Brass bowls, a brass plate of white beads, a white conch shell, small brass pots, a brass bell, an oil lamp burning, a brass oil lamp, a brass incense holder with an incense stick, and a bowl of almonds are arranged around the flowers, with white paper napkins on the side. The offerings suggest a puja set up for daily worship.Overhead photo of a brass Sri Yantra-style worship arrangement on a wooden stand. A tiered golden-brass base with a stepped triangular metal yantra form rises from a square brass tray, decorated with a white-and-red-stone garland and scattered white jasmine flowers. Around it sit brass bowls holding almonds and walnuts, a red kumkum powder bowl, a small brass plate with jasmine, brass pots and cups, and a brass plate with pada-shaped sandals beside a small framed photo of a seated orange-robed figure. A green cloth lies at the right. A timestamp reads 3 Jan 2025 at 8:15:45 PM, Kancheepuram. No people are visible.2025-03-01